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NEW FISHING VESSEL FROM ALLAN BARNElT
When Allan Barnett of Tasmania-based Allan Barnett Fishing Company decided he needed a new vessel for fishing for pelagic and scallops, he didn't need to look far for a builder. Barnett himself is also the proprietor of a boat-building operation based in the northern Tasmanian town of Bridport.
An experienced fisherman of many years, Allan is also known for quality workmanship and professionalism under his other hat. With extensive experience building top-end pleasure craft, Barnett is able to build commercial fishing vessels incorporating both style and ruggedness. Such is the case with the 'Insta-Gator'.
Designed in close collaboration with Alan Muir of Alan Muir & Associates, the multipurpose fishing boat has all the flair of a pleasure craft with the scantlings and solid construction required to battle seas in all weathers out to 200 nautical miles.
The 'Insta-Gator' measures 25.1 metres in length, with 7.5 metres across her beam and a draught of 2.4 metres. Built to NSCV" 3B Survey with a steel hull and aluminium...