Built for true long-range passagemaking, this 1985 Vripack 65’ Steel Trawler delivers the offshore capability, endurance, and safety expected from Dutch naval architecture. With commercial-grade steel construction and proven global cruising performance, she is an ideal expedition trawler for exploring remote destinations or living aboard in comfort.
Powered by an efficient Detroit GM 290 HP diesel engine and carrying a massive 3,000-gallon fuel capacity, this Vripack achieves an impressive 3,000-mile range at 8 knots. Designed for serious ocean crossings and extended coastal cruising, she is equipped with:
-Stabilizers for comfortable passages
-Reverse-cycle air conditioning
-100-gallon watermaker
-Robust mechanical and electrical systems for self-sufficiency
Inside, the vessel accommodates six passengers and three crew, offering generous living areas and a fully outfitted galley. Her layout supports extended cruising or full-time living aboard with the comfort expected of a steel expedition yacht.
Prepared for global voyaging, her navigation and communication equipment includes:
-Simrad radar
-Simrad autopilot
-Dual GPS units
-Chart plotter
-Satellite phone
-Comprehensive communication gear
Everything is arranged for safe, confident passagemaking.
Offered at US$200,000, this Vripack 65’ represents a rare opportunity to acquire a true ocean-ready trawler with transoceanic capability, commercial-grade construction, and liveaboard comfort.
For a full breakdown of systems, capacities, and equipment, please review the Specs tab.
Now docked in La Paz, Mexico, and represented exclusively by La Paz Yachts, the premier yacht brokerage of the Sea of Cortez.
Located right here in the heart of paradise and home to some of the world’s most renowned cruising grounds, La Paz, Mexico, the gateway to the Sea of Cortez. Dozens of beautiful anchorages, many with white sand beaches and all with crystal clear warm waters teaming with exotic sea life.
La Paz, BCS, MexicoThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.