The shipyard was some distance from the guesthouse, so the two of them simply hailed a motorcycle taxi to take them there.
Having been there before, Feng Ye led Ah Can inside with practiced ease.
"Wow, with so many ships under construction at the same time, how much money does this shipyard make in a year?"
Looking at the half-finished ships moored there and the bustling work scene, Ah-Can couldn't help but feel that his eyes couldn't take it all in.
Feng Ye shook his head: "Making money is certain, but building a ship is not that simple, it takes a lot of time. And look at these ships, they are all motorboats that are over 10 or 20 meters long."
"Yes, even small wooden boats take a long time to build. These boats are bigger and more complex, so it's certain that they will take longer to build."
Ah-chan nodded in agreement.
"Yes, it takes about half a year to build one ship. Although there are many workers in the factory, only a few ships can be built in a year."
"Moreover, some equipment on board may not be readily available and will have to be ordered on the spot, which will take time to wait, and this wait may be a year or more."
As Feng Ye walked and talked, he led A-Can directly to Director Li's office.
The workers had all seen Feng Ye yesterday and knew he was there to buy a boat.
Therefore, nobody paid any attention to them.
Factory Director Li was in his office at the time, and he was overjoyed to see Feng Ye enter.
"Mr. Feng, is this a decision?"
He led the two to the reception area and made them a pot of fine tea.
"Yes, I'd like to order a 36-meter boat that can also be used for fishing."
If you're going to order one, order a bigger one, like the Harvest model.
A fishing vessel that is used for both trawl fishing and other fishing operations such as seine netting, drift netting, and angling is a fishing vessel that is primarily used for trawl fishing.
What other fishing gear can it be used for?
"It only needs to function as a drift net."
Feng Ye's main consideration was that if they encountered schools of fish, especially those in the middle and upper layers of the water, using drift gillnets would be more efficient than trawls.
During his trip to the South China Sea, he encountered schools of fish at the surface several times, which made him very envious.
Fishing these fish with hooks isn't worth much; a single fish isn't worth much. But catching them with nets is a different story.
If the unit price isn't enough, make up for it with quantity.
"That's simple, just add a winch."
Factory Director Li nodded, then asked, "By the way, do we need to install a network management machine?"
"Forget about the network management machine."
Feng Ye shook his head.
A network management machine is also known as a network stacking machine.
As the name suggests, it is a machine that arranges and stacks the nets neatly after the fish-picking operation is completed.
Labor is cheap now, there's no need to spend this money.
Moreover, he doesn't use drift nets often; he only uses them when he encounters schools of fish. He mainly uses trawls.
Factory Director Li smiled and said, "There aren't many people willing to pretend to be one of these people."
"It's too expensive and not very practical. It would be better to hire another boatman."
"You've hit the nail on the head."
The three chatted while drinking tea.
Feng Ye then inquired about the existing equipment and technology before making his own requests.
"Regarding the hull materials, I hope to use steel to ensure the ship's durability and safety."
A good fishing boat is not only about its fishing efficiency, but also about its stability and safety.
The technology for steel fishing boats is now quite mature.
However, many people still choose to order wooden fishing boats or tin boats in order to save money.
"Don't worry about that. The ships produced by our shipyard are absolutely guaranteed in terms of quality."
Factory Director Li nodded, "However, the cost of steel fishing boats will also increase accordingly, so the price of the boats will naturally rise."
"Price is not a problem. As long as the quality is up to standard, it's worth spending a little more money."
"In addition, I hope the living quarters are larger, big enough to fit four bunk beds, and also have a small kitchen for cooking..."
Feng Ye stated his requirements one by one.
Unfortunately, cryogenic freezing technology was too expensive at that time, so he had to settle for a refrigerated compartment instead.
Moreover, the current technology is indeed not very good.
Especially when it comes to customizing fishing boats in this small county, you can hardly expect them to have a high level of technology.
He didn't expect to use the ship for long; ten years or so would be enough.
Around the turn of the millennium, various technologies matured and were inevitably replaced.
Factory Director Li noted down Feng Ye's requirements one by one, and then estimated a rough price of around 260,000 yuan.
The bigger the ship, the more expensive it really is.
Of course, this price includes all machines and equipment.
For example, the equipment needed for hauling in and out of trawls, such as winches, net reeling machines, and auxiliary equipment like hoisting nets and unloading catches.
In trawling operations, the winch and the net reel are the core equipment.
The winch is used to winch and retrieve the trawl line and hand line, while the net reel is responsible for setting up and storing trawl fishing gear.
The trawl nets used on the large ship are not the small trawl nets on the Rising Sun; they cannot be retrieved and deployed by manpower and must be done by machine.
There are also winches for hauling in gillnets.
A winch is a machine that uses a vertical friction drum to wind up fishing gear lines through friction without storing them.
In addition, two engines were installed.
When one engine breaks down, the other can be started immediately to ensure the fishing boat's power.
This was mainly because communication capabilities were so poor in that era.
Such a large ship will definitely travel quite far. If we only install one unit, it would be a real problem if it broke down.
If there are other ships nearby, they can send out a distress signal.
But if you're all alone at sea, you're completely helpless.
Therefore, two engines are necessary, just in case.
Feng Ye felt that the current configuration was sufficient, and adding other equipment would be unnecessary and a waste of money.
However, to his surprise, Director Li recommended a set of equipment that was completely unexpected.
"How about we get a maritime radio station?"
"You have one of these here?"
Feng Ye was overjoyed.
It's not that he doesn't want this thing, but he genuinely didn't know it was now widely available in the civilian market.
"Of course, this is a large ship of yours. When it goes out to sea for a long voyage, secure communication cannot be taken lightly."
Factory Director Li explained with a smile, "The maritime radio station can not only send distress signals in emergencies, but also communicate with other vessels in real time..."
"How much?"
Feng Ye interrupted his long-winded speech and asked urgently.
He knew all too well what this thing was for.
Equipped with a maritime radio, it can not only communicate with other vessels, but also contact fresh catchers, supply ships, etc.
Its most important function is to receive weather forecasts and to request assistance in emergencies.
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