An experienced commercial fisherman was the client for Dongara Marine’s first new vessel for the South Australian Rock Lobster fishery.
The aluminium hull features a customised version of Southerly Designs’ renowned offshore capable hullform, topped by a single level wheelhouse – an arrangement that is common for crayboats built for South Australia.
Like Dongara Marine’s recent pilot boats and fishing vessels for the Western Rock Lobster fishery, the superstructure is manufactured from composites using resin infused moulding techniques to deliver a very high standard of finish as well as lightweight and noise, vibration, and thermal insulation. The ability to provide this composite wheelhouse was a key factor in the owner’s decision to choose Dongara Marine as the builder of the new boat.
In addition to the helm station, galley and mess in the wheelhouse, onboard accommodation for three crew is provided to AMSA NSCV AL 36-72 standards. This includes two berths in a forward cabin and an owner / master’s cabin with Queen sized berth beneath the wheelhouse.
The vessel is single screw with propulsion power coming from an MTU 8V 2000 M72 diesel; an engine selection made by the owner and accommodated within Dongara Marine’s custom design and build approach.
The boat has capacity for 750kg of live lobster, with a custom basket/liner arrangement within the tanks. Fuel capacity is 4000 litres.
Raging Bull was delivered in early September 2021 and steamed under its own power from Port Denison, Western Australia to Robe, South Australia.
