J&G Forbes 75 Trawler "Radiant Star"
A Regal and Storied Classic
- Boat REF# · 350746
- LOA · 22.86m
- Year · 1956
- Construction · Wood carvel
- Underwater profile · Full-displacement
- Berths · 7
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 230hp, Gardner 8L3B (1975)
- Lying · Anacortes, WA USA -- Shown by Appt!
Extra Details
| Designer | George Forbes |
|---|---|
| Builder | J&G Forbes Shipyard |
| Lying | Anacortes, WA USA -- Shown by Appt! |
| Fuel capacity | 5,000.0 ltr (1,100.0 G) Total - 4 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 3,636.4 ltr (800.0 G) Total - 7 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 181.8 ltr (40.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 230hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Gardner 8L3B (1975) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= ~ 8000 |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | Bronze |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 18.2 ltr (4.0 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 8 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 8.5 knots |
| Generator output | 3KVA |
| Generator Hours | 75 |
*The Gardner engine had top end rebuilt in 2007, including new sleeves and pistons.
*Starter Batteries are 2x12v Optima Yellow Top AGMs with 990 CCA each
*House bank consists of 6 / 6v Full River Gp. GC2-250 Maintenance Free Sealed batteries. Total usable is 1500AH from full charge.
*NEXGEN - 3K genset has 140 hours /1 Start battery that is a 12V Full Force Group 31 Maintenance free sealed w/110 AH.
There is a Westerbeke Genset with 2770 Hours - currently not starting.
Dimensions
| LOA | 22.86m |
|---|---|
| LOD | 22.86m |
| LWL | 21.34m |
| Beam | 6.10m |
| Draft Min | 2.90m |
| Draft Max | 2.90m |
| Displacement | 99,790kg (220,037.6lbs) |
| Headroom | 2.08m |
| Storage | On marina |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 110 volt generator, 110 shore power voltage, 9 batteries charged by: engine, shore power, generator 3k Panda Generator (House / Aux / 8k Westerbeke Generator (OOC)
Construction
| Construction | Wood carvel |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Full-displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Length overall for moorage purposes is 75 ft.
All 4 Fuel Tanks are aluminum - Inspected and cleaned 2018.
2 Poly Holding Tanks are located in aft and forward locations.
21/2" Larch planking was laid on 16" centers over 4 ¾" x 6 ½" Norwegian Oak frames. For added strength and longevity, this process was doubled - up below the turn of the bilge.
Waterline Boats / Boatshed does not independently verify capacities and measures, which are reported from seller-provided information and/or literature.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 7 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 6 |
| Cabin(s) | 4 |
| Handbasin | 4 |
| Shower | 2 |
| Heads | 3 heads (Electric) |
Starting topside and on deck, you'll find uncluttered open surfaces. The decking is in very good condition overall.
Her centerpiece is a custom aluminum wheelhouse, that offers commanding views above decks and forward. Modern navionics including Simrad multifunction displays and accompanying Icom and Standard Horizon comms are in full view at the helm station. The view is excellent here and there is comfortable ultra-leather seating for up to 4 more hands. An external camera system allows for vigilant watches aft and over her stern. The upper super structure is easily accessible via a ladder. Here you will be able to access antennas, radar array and lighting.
Aft of the helm station, is a watch station housing a quarter berth and work station with a built in fridge. As you move aft there is a day head to starboard and the main egress to topsides at port.
A short descent aft of the watch station will land you in a well appointed Captain/Owner quarters. There is a comfortable settee that could be converted to a berth, 1 single berth and 1 larger quarter berth to port. These quarters also house the second of 2 full heads, although this one has a deep soaking tub and shower combination.
Back on deck and moving forward, the main saloon can be accessed from a watertight foredeck station via a spiral staircase. Once below, you will find crew berthing and full head along with a laundry station. The forward crew cabins are substantial, each with desk / vanity and 2 large berths. The forward head contains a washer/dryer combination.
Moving aft, you enter the main salon. This area offers a very large space for dining and leisure. To port of the huge dining area is a companionway ladder leading to the wheelhouse.
A snug work station / library is forward of the galley. This space allows room for stool seating along a small breakfast bar. There is a large desk w/ matching leather upholstered chair. Against the bulkheads, you can find ample storage in secured cabinetry and shelving.
The galley is quite large and allows room to move freely for food prep and serving. A standard size fridge/freezer is available as is a chest freezer. A large 4 burner gas stove w/ oven runs linear along port. There is a lot of space here and once could be comfortable in a seaway and at anchor.
4 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Icebox | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Curtains | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Raw water wash | |
| Non-Smokers | |
| Bar Sink | |
| Ice Maker | |
| Microwave | |
| Washing Machine | |
| Dryer |
Starting topside and on deck, you'll find uncluttered open surfaces. The decking is in very good condition overall.
Her centerpiece is a custom aluminum wheelhouse, that offers commanding views above decks and forward. Modern navionics including Simrad multifunction displays and accompanying Icom and Standard Horizon comms are in full view at the helm station. The view is excellent here and there is comfortable ultra-leather seating for up to 4 more hands. An external camera system allows for vigilant watches aft and over her stern. The upper super structure is easily accessible via a ladder. Here you will be able to access antennas, radar array and lighting.
Aft of the helm station, is a watch station housing a quarter berth and work station with a built in fridge. As you move aft there is a day head to starboard and the main egress to topsides at port.
A short descent aft of the watch station will land you in a well appointed Captain/Owner quarters. There is a comfortable settee that could be converted to a berth, 1 single berth and 1 larger quarter berth to port. These quarters also house the second of 2 full heads, although this one has a deep soaking tub and shower combination.
Back on deck and moving forward, the main saloon can be accessed from a watertight foredeck station via a spiral staircase. Once below, you will find crew berthing and full head along with a laundry station. The forward crew cabins are substantial, each with desk / vanity and 2 large berths. The forward head contains a washer/dryer combination.
Moving aft, you enter the main salon. This area offers a very large space for dining and leisure. To port of the huge dining area is a companionway ladder leading to the wheelhouse.
A snug work station / library is forward of the galley. This space allows room for stool seating along a small breakfast bar. There is a large desk w/ matching leather upholstered chair. Against the bulkheads, you can find ample storage in secured cabinetry and shelving.
The galley is quite large and allows room to move freely for food prep and serving. A standard size fridge/freezer is available as is a chest freezer. A large 4 burner gas stove w/ oven runs linear along port. There is a lot of space here and once could be comfortable in a seaway and at anchor.
4 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Fenders |
|---|
Kolstrand 18X 26 Gypsy windlass
1 anchors
(350# Forfjord Fluke )
27.43m of chain
91.44m of warp
Zodiac 17’ w/ Yamaha 50hp Outboard dinghy (2002)
(RIB)
Chain is 3/4" - G3 Hot Dipped - Galvanized/ Meets ABS Specification.
Rode is 5/8th wire / 300ft.
All replaced and new in 2024.
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| DVD | |
| WiFi Booster | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Echo sounder |
*2 Simrad EVO 2 series - 19" MFD
*Simrad AP70 Autopilot Control
*Simrad AP70/Hydraulic Drive
*Simrad 6' Halo - Open Array Radar (72nm)
*1 Standard Horizon VLH-3000 VHF w/ Loud Hailer
*1 ICOM M506 VHF
*1 ICOM M502 VHF
*Starlink w/booster
*HD Deck Camera over Aft Deck
Safety Equipment
| LPG Detector | |
|---|---|
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Searchlight | |
| Horn | |
| Emergency steering |
2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 Electric)
AC Dewatering w/ 1.5" discharge
2 Overboard Johnson Discharge fore and aft
Broker's Comments
Introducing Radiant Star! At 75' LOA, she projects a high degree of stature, underway and at rest.
Age and health is forcing the reluctant sale. Her current owner will consider offers on list price.
Radiant Star represents an era when shipbuilding was purposeful; allowing for uncommonly high levels of durability, strength and quality.
Backstory: She was rescued from a North Sea fleet of herring drifters in the early 1990s by a Scottish-American businessman.
At the time of purchase in 1994, she was decommissioned as a Scottish fishing vessel and officially documented as an American Yacht.
After a brief stay in the Jones Buckie shipyard for partial refit and prep, for the voyage Washington State; she embarked on an 18,000nm cruise from Fraserburg, Scotland across the Atlantic, around Cape Horn and up to Anacortes, WA.
In 2006, a major refit was completed. Since then, she has been vigilantly managed by professional curators and shipwrights. The original 3" decks were repaired as needed and re-faired. Original decks were then rubberized prior to installing new 2" douglas fir and larch decking overlay.
Work below the waterline included refastening the bottom with 3,000 huge 5" square spikes.
Her bulkwarks were replaced with mahogany and capped with purple heart, much of which had to be steam bent to the required curve. All of the exterior work was done by Guemes Island boatbuilder David Hartford and his crew. PNW local, David Bass masterfully completed her interior joinery and finish carpentry.
Interestingly, many of the current furnishings are re-furbished antiques; picked up in London shops while steaming up the Thames during her trip south.
To the prospective buyer - In her current state, Radiant Star continues to offer great potential and pride of ownership. She has the heritage and craftsmanship to back it up.
Although she is believed fully functional and structurally sound a comprehensive buyer inspection in and out of the water is well-advised.
A prospective buyer should anticipate that a vessel of this scale will require vision and a maintenance budget to keep her well-found and reliable.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.