M/V Sundance 2 — 46' Classic Wooden Fishing Vessel For Sale

M/V SUNDANCE 2 — 46' CLASSIC WOODEN FISHING VESSEL

46' (14.0 m) | 1965 | Traditional Carvel Wood Construction | Former Commercial Fishing Vessel

A rare opportunity to own a substantial, traditionally built 46-foot wooden fishing vessel with a proven working-boat heritage.

M/V Sundance 2 is a 46-foot (14.0 m) former commercial fishing vessel, built in Burnaby, BC in 1965 by Eddie Snitchuk and Edward D. Peniuk. She features traditional smooth carvel wood-plank construction, a robust timber frame, and the character and working layout of a classic West Coast fishing boat.

She was surveyed in June 2025 while hauled out at Shelter Island Marina in Richmond, BC. At that time, she was hauled out, painted and caulked, and received new batteries and an oil change. The vessel is being offered with the 2025 survey available to prospective buyers.

VESSEL DETAILS

• Name: M/V Sundance 2

• Length: 46' 0" (14.0 m)

• Year Built: 1965

• Builder: Eddie Snitchuk & Edward D. Peniuk

• Built: Burnaby, British Columbia

• Type: Former commercial fishing vessel / pleasure craft

• Construction: Traditional smooth carvel wood

• Planking: Yellow Cedar

• Frames: Bent oak

• Stern: Douglas Fir stacked-timber construction

• Propulsion: Single inline 6-cylinder diesel

• Drive: Reversing gear, shaft and conventional propeller

TRADITIONAL WEST COAST CONSTRUCTION

Sundance 2 was built with the rugged construction associated with traditional West Coast wooden fishing vessels. Her hull consists of caulked and painted smooth Yellow Cedar carvel planking over bent oak frames, with a substantial Douglas Fir stacked-timber stern.

The vessel features a long straight keel, slightly raked and flared bow, rounded bilge, keel-shoe-supported rudder and Bat Wing roll dampers.

The decks are constructed of caulked smooth Yellow Cedar carvel planking over transverse timber deck beams and carlins.

INTERIOR & ACCOMMODATION

The forward foc'sle includes:

• Single berth

• Storage

• Marine toilet

• Access to the machinery space

The main cabin includes:

• Forward pilot/helm area

• Centered helm

• Companionway to the foc'sle

• Galley

• Dinette

• Drop-down hinged chart table

• Enclosed stall shower

• Aft door/casement leading to the work deck

Aft of the machinery-space bulkhead is a foam and FRP-lined refrigerated hold, followed by the lazarette/steering flat and fishing cockpit.

DECK & FISHING EQUIPMENT

The vessel retains a number of features associated with her commercial fishing heritage, including:

• Smooth carvel-planked work deck

• Elevated aluminum hold coaming

• Aluminum bulwarks with freeing ports

• Hardwood caps and perimeter handrails

• Bright hardwood topside, sheer and anchor guards

• Aluminum mast and boom

• Hydraulic windlass for topping lift

• Trolling poles

• Paravanes

• Aluminum Bimini frame over the work deck

• Hydraulic drum anchor windlass

• Anchor chute with roller

• Mooring cleats and fairleads

• Navigation lights

• Manually controlled searchlight

• Antennas

• Life raft

RECENT WORK — 2025

The vessel was hauled out in 2025 and received maintenance including:

• Hull painted

• Hull caulking/corking work completed

• New batteries

• Engine oil changed

• Survey completed for insurance purposes

CONDITION / IMPORTANT BUYER INFORMATION

Sundance 2 is an older traditional wooden vessel and is being sold with the understanding that she will require additional work.

Some woodwork is required in the stern. Prospective buyers are encouraged to review the available 2025 survey and conduct their own inspections and due diligence before purchase.

The June 28, 2025 survey by David Wood Maritime Surveyors was conducted while the vessel was dry docked at Shelter Island Marina, Richmond, BC. The survey was commissioned for insurance purposes, including an examination of the overall condition of the hull, machinery and equipment and an estimate of current fair market value.

The survey is available to serious prospective buyers upon request.

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

Sundance 2 offers the combination of classic West Coast fishing-boat character, traditional wooden construction, a substantial 46-foot platform and a functional working-vessel layout.

Whether you're looking for a restoration project, a classic wooden vessel, a liveaboard/workboat platform, or a boat with the potential to return to a working role, Sundance 2 is well worth a look.

She has the bones, character and heritage of a genuine West Coast fishing boat, along with a significant amount of equipment already in place.

Price: Contact seller for pricing and additional information.

Location: Richmond, BC

Contact: Doris
Phone: 778-990-6154

2025 survey and additional photographs available to interested buyers.

All specifications, condition statements and equipment should be independently verified by the buyer. Vessel sold as presented.