10M Survey Cat
Go Anywhere, Catch Anything
Why buy new with a two-year wait, buy this today!
85 hours on twin DF300s - basically brand new
Built by father & son marine mechanics - no shortcuts taken
$780K+ worth of gear - they didn't cheap out on anything
Proven on the continental shelf - this thing goes anywhere
Ready to fish now - not in 2027 like the rest
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Meet 10-Meter Survey Catboat That
Goes Anywhere and Catches Anything
Escape BL 420 is a professionally designed, survey-specification 10-meter Elite Marine vessel that was completely rebuilt by a marine mechanic father and son team over 3 years.
“We wanted an absolute machine that we could go fishing off the continental shelf… We built this machine that will basically go anywhere and catch anything.”
— Mark Stratfold, Owner
Built by Elite Marine in Henderson in the mid-2000s to Adam Schwetz’s commercial-grade design, then stripped to bare aluminum and rebuilt with obsessive attention to detail.
At 10M LOA with a 3M beam, Escape BL 420 dwarfs most competitors’ flagship models while delivering true continental shelf capability.
The Pedigree That Sets Escape BL 420 Apart:
Designer: Adam Schwetz — Australia's premier naval architect trusted by commercial operators
Builder: Elite Marine Henderson — Survey-specification construction standards
Rebuild: 3-year complete professional reconstruction — Every system upgraded
Condition: 85 hours since 2024 relaunch — Essentially new performance
Power: Twin Suzuki DF300APXX under warranty until 2030 — 600HP of proven reliability
Top Features That Make Escape BL 420 An "Absolute Machine":
850L Fuel Capacity — Extended continental shelf range
400AH Lithium Battery System — True electrical independence
24 Rod Holders — More than most charter boats
Full Furuno Electronics Suite — Professional-grade fishfinding
900W Solar System — Never cut trips short for power
Survey-Spec Construction — Commercial reliability standards
Get This Proven "Absolute Machine" Now
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Get to Personally Inspect the Escape BL 420,
and See Exactly Why This Vessel Is Different.
This Includes 3 Proven Quality Advantages:
Complete Marine Mechanic Documentation
Where you can verify every component upgrade and rebuild specification on Escape BL 420.
Hands-On Inspection of Premium Systems
That shows you exactly why this "absolute machine" beats production boats.
Sea Trial Performance
Demonstration
Complete with owner's personal testimony about continental shelf capability.
After this inspection you will understand why Escape BL 420 represents the best offshore investment available.
This will hands down be the best boat decision you make this year!
COMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS SECTION
The Complete "Absolute Machine" Specifications:
HULL & CONSTRUCTION:
- 10M Length Overall x 3M Beam — True offshore proportions
- Survey-specification Elite Marine construction (Henderson, WA)
- Adam Schwetz naval architecture — Commercial-grade design
- 4300KG dry weight including brand new trailer
POWER & PROPULSION:
- Twin Suzuki DF300APXX outboards (600HP total)
- Only 85 hours since complete rebuild
- Engines under warranty until 2030
- SeaStar hydraulic steering with power assist
- Suzuki SMD9 digital display system
FUEL & RANGE:
- 850L total fuel capacity (2x 425L aluminum tanks)
- 200L freshwater capacity (2x 100L tanks)
- Extended continental shelf range capability
ELECTRICAL INDEPENDENCE:
- 400AH Lithium house battery system (2x 200AH Victron)
- 900W solar system with Victron MPPT controller
- 3KVA Victron Multiplus inverter/charger
- Victron Cerbo GX monitoring system with Touch 50 display
- Fully integrated 240V shorepower system
FISHING ARSENAL:
- 24 rod holders strategically positioned throughout
- LoneStar GX-3 anchor winch + cray winch and tipper
- Fully plumbed livewell with electronic ball valve
- Johnson dual motor deck wash pump
- High wattage plugs for electric reels (4 corners)
NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS:
- Furuno TZT3 16" touchscreen GPS/fishfinder
- Furuno FCV-1150 sounder with 2KW transducers
- Furuno Navpilot 300 autopilot with Spot Lock
- GME VHF radio x2 + Cel-Fi Go signal booster
COMFORT & ACCOMMODATION:
- Relaxn Nautilus helm seat with suspension base
- 2x 105L stainless drawer fridges
- Custom Plaztek drawers and cabinets throughout
- Stainless sink and tap + deck shower
- TMC toilet with ball valves
- Sealed marine sliding windows and windscreen
SAFETY & BACKUP:
- Six bilge pumps for ultimate reliability
- Manual bilge pump backup systems
- Complete safety equipment package
- Fire extinguisher and emergency equipment
TRAILER PACKAGE:
- 4499KG rated heavy-duty trailer (brand new)
- 270mm I-beam construction
- 3000KG rated torsion axles
- 6000KG rated trailer winch + 12V jockey stand