1992 Jones-Goodell 65' Long Range Trawler Te koop

1992 Jones-Goodell 65' Long Range Trawler for Sale: Adventure Awaits in Freeport, The Bahamas

Timeless Design and Robust Performance

The 1992 Jones-Goodell 65' Long Range Trawler, presented by Merrill Stevens Yachts, is a classic vessel designed for those who appreciate both adventure and comfort on the water. This trawler features a spacious layout and a sturdy build, making it ideal for extended cruising or leisurely weekends at sea. With a length of 65 feet and a beam of 18.5 feet, she offers ample space for relaxation and entertainment.

Comfortable Accommodations for All

Accommodating up to 8 guests in 4 cabins, this trawler is perfect for family outings or social gatherings. The interior boasts a well-thought-out design, ensuring comfort for everyone on board. Each cabin is equipped with its own head, providing privacy and convenience for guests. The inviting salon and galley area create a warm atmosphere for dining and relaxation.

Exceptional Features and Systems

Powered by a Caterpillar 3406B engine with 275 HP, this trawler delivers a cruising speed of 8 knots and a top speed of 10 knots, making it suitable for long-range voyages. The vessel is equipped with a range of amenities including air conditioning, a generator, and a bow thruster for easy maneuverability. Additional features such as a washer/dryer, ice maker, and water maker enhance the onboard experience, making extended trips more enjoyable.

Specifications - 1992 Jones-Goodell 65' Long Range Trawler

- Builder: Jones-Goodell
- Model: 65' Long Range Trawler
- Year: 1992
- Location: Freeport, The Bahamas
- Length: 65 feet
- Beam: 18.5 feet
- Draft: 8 feet
- Engine: Caterpillar 3406B (275 HP)
- Accommodations: 4 cabins, 8 guests
- Amenities: Air conditioning, generator, bow thruster, washer/dryer, ice maker, water maker

Introducing the remarkable 1992 Jones-Goodell 65’ Long Range Trawler built in Tacoma, WA, a true gem in the world of trawlers. With an impressive overall length of 65 feet, this vessel boasts a robust steel hull, ensuring durability and stability on the water. Powered by a reliable Caterpillar 3406B inboard engine, generating 275 horsepower, it promises a dependable performance for your cruising adventures. The engine has been well-maintained, with only 5600 hours of use, showcasing its longevity and reliability. The SEARCHER is designed for those who appreciate both functionality and comfort, making it an ideal choice for extended voyages. Its spacious layout offers ample room for relaxation and enjoyment. This trawler is perfect for exploring coastal waters or embarking on long journeys, providing an exceptional experience for both seasoned sailors and newcomers alike. Embrace the freedom of the open sea with the SEARCHER, your next adventure awaits!

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VESSEL JUST LEFT ON ITS OWN POWER AND NAVIGATED WPB, FL TO FREEPORT, BAHAMAS 02/20/2026

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GROUND TACKLE AND MOORING ARRANGEMENTS

Twin galvanized 350lb Forfjord anchors were mounted bow with a claimed 510’ of 2/4” galvanized chain.

A Nordic hydraulic dual capstan windlass with twin gypsies mounted on the foredeck.

A Maxwell 3500 electric vertical capstan windlass are mounted on the aft deck with ½” galvanized chain and a 60lb Bruce stern anchor

PROPULSION

The engine room was accessed via a watertight door and house the main and auxiliary engines, generators, hydraulics, air-conditioning, stabilizers, fuel tanks, batteries and workshop.

The vessel was fitted with a single CAT 3406 diesel engine understood to be 275 hp (5600Hrs).  Cruise fuel consumption 8 gallons per hour.
 

Morse controls were cable operated from both helms, the flybridge control. The reversing gearbox is fitted with a conventional shaft drive.

The engine was mounted on flexible engine mountings on steel engine beds. Fresh water cooled with a dry exhaust.

The engine compartment is mechanically ventilated, lined with fire-resistant sound deadening material and protected by a Fireboy Halon-replacement auto fire extinguisher.

A hydraulic motor driven by one of the generators provided power to the auxiliary shaft.

A single bronze 3 bladed fixed prop was fitted on a 4” dia. stainless steel shaft

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

The main 12 volt DC battery bank comprised 16 x 6v Trojan deep cycle batteries, recently replaced, plus another 2 x 8D traction batteries for engine starting.

Rotary battery isolator switches were found in the engine compartment; the main electrical panel of circuit breakers is housed in the pilot house.

The vessel was fitted with 110v AC shore power and a 110/220v transformer. 2 x 100A battery chargers and 2 x Heart 110v inverters. 8 x solar panels with a dedicated charger.

Two diesel generators are installed, a John Deere 36kW (5665hrs) providing ships power and a Northern Lights 20 kW (4457hrs) providing power to the auxiliary hydraulic motor. Mountings and exhausts appeared satisfactory.

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

• 2 VHF Radios with DSC functions
• Satellite KVH Phone
• 2 Furuno Navnet
• Retractable Furuno Side Scan Sonar
• KVH Inmarsat Satellite communications
• Robinson 45AP Autopilot 
• Icom SSB in the Pilothouse
• Furuno Radar
• Dirigo 7" Flat Magnetic 
• Ritchie Bridge & Pilot House Electronic
• Robertson 45 AP w/Hand Control
• Datamarine Wind Speed, Direction
• Dual Air Horns & Bell
• EPIRB
• 16 New House Batteries, 8D Starting Batteries plus 8D Electronics.

UNDERWATER HULL AND KEEL & ABOVE WATERLINE

The hull below waterline was of welded steel construction.

The hull was built with a single hard chine with a bulbous bow and rounded stern and full welded keel.

A percussion sounding light sounding revealed no signs of pitting and spot ultrasound thickness measurements indicated that the steel plating, originally 5/16” to the hull and ¼” to the bulb was barely wasted.

The vessel was fitted with twin Naiad stabilizers which were manufactured from a form of nylon composite the copper coat antifouling was adhering well other than where the anchor chains had rubbed on the bulb.

The hull of the vessel above the waterline (the topsides) is 5/6” welded steel plate

RUDDER AND STEERING

The vessel had a single skeg hung spade rudder built from a sold 1” steel sheet. The rudder was top and bottom hung on a full skeg.

Steering was by wheel from the pilot house saloon and flybridge helms and was hydraulically actuated.

The vessel was fitted with a single hydraulic bow thruster.

DECK SUPERSTRUCTURE AND COCKPIT

The deck moulding is of welded steel with teak laid decks.

The vessel is fitted with a welded aluminum superstructure and fly bridge with an aluminum arch for antenna and a crow’s nest all finished with a white paint coating still with a good degree of reflectivity.

The cockpit and side decks were protected by substantial bulwarks and drained overboard via scuppers in the side decks. The flybridge also drained overboard.

Steel locking hatches provided access to the chain locker and lazarette and for emergency escape from the fore and aft cabins. 

Welded steel grab rails were found securely mounted.

The laminated glass in the windscreen was understood to be 1” thick with 1/2” glass in the side windows. Window mounts and seals were found in serviceable condition. 

The fore deck contained storage lockers with lockable lids.

The flybridge was accessed internally. The flybridge had a non-skid surface coating and deep and welded aluminum handrails for safety. The fly helm and helm seat were found to be securely mounted. There were solar panels on the roof of the pilot house and the canvas Bimini housed on a stainless-steel frame.

The fly deck provided chocked storage for the tender along with kayaks and other watersports equipment, along with a wet bar and propane barbeque.

On each side of the flybridge were the stainless steel dry exhaust risers housed within steel funnels.

An aluminum arch housed a crow's nest and mountings for the radar arrays, antennae and floodlights

A Hiab hydraulic crane was mounted on the fly deck understood to have a working load of 4000lb’s.

Hydraulic booms for flopper stoppers

Boarding gates were installed in the bulwarks port and starboard are on the stern swim platform with swim ladder and side gates were installed amidships in each gunwhale. The gates have a positive means of closure and could be secured at sea.

Tubular steel mooring posts are securely mounted on the bow together with ten hawse fairleads for mooring lines.

A Bauer Junior dive compressor was mounted in a cabinet on the aft deck.

The teak laid foredeck was weathered, the side and aft decks were in better condition.

A stern lazarette contained the steering gear, stern anchor and a disused gasoline storage.
 

INTERNAL HULL

The internal hull structure comprised four welded steel bulkheads with steel frames and deck beams supporting the cabin sole.

The saloon and pilot house have watertight doors secured with lever dogs. They are the levers to the access hatch to the flybridge.

The saloon and galley are at deck level with four double cabins and three heads down below, three cabins forward of the machinery compartment with the master suite aft. The pilot house contained a convertible pilot berth and day head. The interior was fitted out to a good standard in cherry with carpeted soles, wallpapered cabins and timber headliners.

Contact Merrill Stevens Yachts

For more information or to schedule a viewing of this 1992 Jones-Goodell 65' Long Range Trawler, contact Merrill Stevens Yachts today at +1 (786) 391-2020, located in Miami, Florida, USA.