FC MERCATOR - Fishing boat - Chantier Naval Forillon

FC MERCATOR

Description

  • NAME : FC Mercator
  • BOAT TYPE : Fishing boat
  • BOAT CATEGORY: Crabber
  • DELIVERY: 2008
  • SERVICES USED : Architecture | Construction

The FC Mercator is a traditional crabber for fishing in Zone 12. It was designed for the Collins, a family of professional fishermen who needed a new boat in Cap-d’Espoir, Gaspé. In addition to being fuel efficient, it can hold up to 50,000 pounds of crab in refrigerated seawater holds (RSW) and 20,000 pounds of bait.

Technical Specifications

  • LENGHT : 19.8 m / 65 ft
  • BEAM: 6.10 m / 20 ft
  • OWNER : Raymond Collin
  • NAVAL ARCHITECT : Chantier Naval Forillon
  • SPEED : 10 knots
  • ENGINE : 720 HP/537 kW
  • MATERIALS : Steel and aluminium