Touring a 77ft Steel Expedition Vessel | Could This Be Our Next Home? (Ep. 183)

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:30:08 +0000

Join us for a tour of one of the coolest boats we have ever stepped foot on, MV Tura. She is HUGE but has oh so much character!

Tura is a 78ft Custom Steel Trawler built in 1985 as a fishing vessel. She has worked as a fishing vessel, a cray boat, done charter work, and has been a vessel for the COTS Program (Crown of Thorns Starfish Removal Program).

Our Aluminium Crowther Catamaran is Currently FOR SALE! Here is the full listing: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-85-mk-iv-aluminium-performance-catamaran/331110

Chapters
00:00 - Welcome Aboard
01:21 - Road Trip to Tura (First Impressions)
11:05 - Overview: 77ft Steel Aft Wheelhouse Trawler
13:10 - Stepping Aboard Tura
13:50 - Bow Setup & Anchoring System
15:39 - Crane Hoist & Cray Hold Potential
15:59 - Huge Aft Deck Walkthrough
16:39 - Tender Storage & Setup
16:50 - Inside the Wheelhouse (Helm Tour)
18:40 - Our Honest Thoughts – Could This Be The One?
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