Fortuna III Launch

Posted on: 14/10/2026

The launch of Fortuna III on 27th July 2026 marks an exciting milestone for G Smyth Boats as we introduce our first 9.9m Maxus Fast Cat.

Building on our 9.2m Maxus Fast Cat design, Fortuna III has been extended to 9.9m which creates additional space and capability while retaining the performance and original characteristics of the Maxus range.The vessel has been fully fitted out for tuna fishing and boat charter work in England, with the layout and equipment tailored specifically to meet the demands of both.

The 9.9m Maxus Fast Cat gives us another option within the Maxus range, bridging the gap between our existing 9.2m and larger vessels. The extended design provides additional deck and wheelhouse space, making it well suited to the varied requirements of commercial fishing and charter operations.
Fortuna III has now been completed and launched, ready to begin her new life on the water in England.

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The first showing of the new Maxus Fast Cat.

16/05/2023

The future diversity of inshore fishing was on display recently with the arrival of the new multi-purpose 12 meter catamaran Shazleah to her home port of Killybegs.

Built by G Smyth Boats in Kilkeel for Donegal fishermen Michael and Marcus Munnelly, Shazleah has been designed to fish using Whitefish & Pelagic Trawls, Jigging Machines and Haulers.

The versatility of the Shazleah was a design collaboration between the owners and designer Gerry Smyth resulting in a vessel that can quickly change roles to
target fish by availability or season and take advantage of weather conditions to fish further offshore.

Kirwan Technical Services supplied the two Iveco FPT Nef 6.7 mna main engines coupled to PRM 1000D4 gearboxes.

The deck equipment package by SeaQuest Systems includes:

SeaQuest 3tonne Trawl Winches
SeaQuest 1tonne Net
Sounding Winch
SeaQuest 2tonne Net Drums
Complete Hydraulic Package incuding local & deck control, Wheelhouse panels and a LS Hydraulic System

The installation was carried out in Kilkeel by SeaQuest Systems engineers which included fitting out the complete pipework in stainless steel.

Barry Electronics supplied and installed a complete electronics package to Shazleah which also included a 80kHz 6” Sonar to target pelagics.

13/10/2020

The Latest Maxus Fast Catamaran 9.2m

KEILA K121 for owner Tommy Tulloch of Westray, Orkney

27/06/2024

Built for Richard Hards and George Jacks of Pecheurs Eccosse Ltd, Sharon Anne provides a roomy and stable fishing platform with ample carrying capacity.

One of Sharon Anne’s six-cylinder, Cummins QSL9 engines

The Maxus 12-metre design has been developed by builder G Smyth Boats, who have delivered a boat with an outstandingly high quality finish, both interior and exterior.

Each hull is fitted with a six-cylinder, Cummins QSL9 diesel turning a 34 by 36-inch four-bladed Hyperform prop on 2.5-inch shafts through ZF gearboxes with 3:1 reduction. Delivering 290hp at 1800rpm each, these engines provide an 8.50-knot cruising speed.

The engines and gears were supplied by South Shore Marine & Diesel of Oxford Island in Northern Ireland.

Each hull has a 1500 litre fuel tank, as well as freshwater tanks.

The engines also provide ample hydraulic power to a pair of SeaQuest 3-tonne trawl winches and a pair of 2-tonne net drums. There is also a landing winch to round out the deck equipment for the boat’s trawl and creel fishing.

The refrigeration system was supplied by Cool Temp Refrigeration Markethill.

09/11/2020