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U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 



ABA LONE FISHING 



Caliioinia 



4.1 



ABALONE BOAT 



Length in Feet 24 to 32 



Beam in Feet 8 to 1 



Draft in Feet 2 to 3 



Net Tonnage 4 to 6 



Construction Wood 



Engine: Type Gas 



Horsepower 90 to 165 



Type of Refrigeration None or Ice 



Cruising Speed 8 to 12 Knots 



Average Crew 3 



Length of Trip 6 to 8 Days 



Convertibility to 



Other Types of Gear. None 



MAIN AREA OF FISHING OPERATION 



PACIFIC OCEAN 



MEXICO 

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