F/V MI LANA: A Distinguished Vessel in the Commercial Fishing Fleet
The F/V MI LANA, stationed at Bay Center, Washington, stands as a proud testament to the history and challenges of Willapa Bay. This 52-foot vessel, masterfully crafted by the Little Hoquiam Boat Shop Inc., marks a formidable presence in the Pacific Northwest's Dungeness crab fishery.
Vessel Details:
- Home Port: Bay Center, WA
- Gross Tons: 39; Net Tons: 29
- Dimensions: L.O.A 52 ft., Breadth 15.8 ft., Depth 8.05 ft.
- Builder: Little Hoquiam, Boat Shop Inc., Hoquiam, Washington
- Year Built: 1973
- Navigated Waters: Pacific Ocean and adjacent waters
- Price: $800,000
Vessel Capabilities and Design:
- Fish Hold Capacity: 60,000 pounds, ideal for large catches.
- General Description: West Coast rigged for crab and tuna, featuring a raked stem, curved forefoot, round chine, and a semi-rounded stern. The hull forms solid bulwarks with wood and aluminum pipe caps.
Construction Materials:
- Hull: Molded fiberglass, heavy solid laminate.
- Foredeck Frames: 4 x 4 yellow cedar.
- Deck Covering: 1 ½ inch marine plywood with fiberglass overlay.
- Cabin Frames: 2x4 inch yellow cedar.
Engine Room and Performance:
- Main Engine: Cummins NH350M Marine Diesel, 350 HP, new in 2004. 5800 Hours
- Cooling System: Fresh water through a Walters cooling grid.
- Transmission: Twin Disc MG 509, new in 2004.
- Speed: Estimated 8-9 knots.
Electronics and Navigation Equipment:
- Radar/Plotter: NavNet 3D.
- GPS Systems: Garmin 2010C, Furuno GP-31, North Star Explorer 567-GPS.
- VHF Transceivers: Ranger RCI 6030, Icom IC-45.
- Autopilot: Furuno, new in 2019.
- Sounders: Lorance X107, Furuno LS 6000.
- Other Equipment: Echotec CTM-950 Plotter, Navman Tracker M5605 Plotter.
Safety and Additional Features:
- Life Rafts: Two 4-man rafts.
- Fire Extinguishers: Strategically placed, including in the engine room and galley.
- Crab Gear and License: Dungeness crab permit and 500 Crab Pots and Gear available separately for $450,000.
Deck Machinery & Rigging:
- Mast: 8-inch aluminum tapered with braces and mounts.
- Anchor Winch: Thompson hydraulic driven.
- Crab Block: Warren Junis hydraulic with powered davit.
- Boat comes with trolling poles, boom, and drag net wheel (no winch).
Fuel and Oil Systems:
- Total Fuel Capacity: 2340 US gallons across six fiberglass tanks.
- Oil Tanks: Hydraulic tank of 120 US gallons in welded steel and aluminum.
Electrical Systems:
- Battery Charging: Newmar Phase 3 PT-40CE charger.
- Generator: John Deere with a 40KW output.
- Batteries: Three HD 8D storage batteries and one emergency HD D8.