M/V 'Prohibition' (ex Omega) was designed and built by David Jones of Triabunna, Tasmania and launched in 1982. Having had a complete overhaul in 2022, Prohibition is available to purchase. The unique original lobster trawler is a head turner. Constructed from 1.5 inch celery top hull and deck over hardwood keel and ribs. Weighing in at 14 tonnes she was put to use in Tasmania as a lobster boat.
She was then sold and traveled to Lord Howe island where she worked for 6 years before being sent to Port Macquarie in 2004 where she had a complete conversion refit. At this point a re-conditioned Gardner 127 hp engine was sent out from the UK and fitted along with a new gearbox, shaft and prop. Since 2021, Mac Marine Group has given Prohibition a full cosmetic, electrical and mechanical refit.

Works included:

Complete strip of interior bright work and enamel paint

Respray interior in Alwcraft 200.

Re-varnish using Awlwood gloss

Re-paint exterior and hull via roll and tip

Cabinetry work in galley including removal of bench space and custom draws

Re-upholster all furnishings in premium leather

New covers and daybed

Rewire and convert vessel to digital switching

3000 watt solar charging system

270 watt inverter system

Engine overhaul and repaint