BOAT OF THE MONTH
14 • May 2020
F/V Sunset Charge
Coast River Business Journal
Story and Photos by Luke Whittaker Coast River Business Journal • lwhittaker@crbizjournal.com
F/V VESSEL NAME
Vessel:
F/V Sunset Charge
Homeport:
Ilwaco
Owner:
Scott Kastengren
Skipper:
Al Malchow
Engine:
855 Cummins, John Deere 60 kW
and 40 kW auxillary
Cruising speed:
7 knots
Fuel:
4,000 gallons
Length:
62 feet
Beam:
20 feet
Weight:
44 ton
Draft:
6 feet
Hold capacity:
28,000 pounds (Dungeness)
Crew: 4
“This one does Dungeness crab
and albacore tuna. We’re just
wrapping up crab season. It was
a decent year — would have been
better without covid-19. We lost
our live market.”
— Al Malchow
CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL
Q: I would like to pre-order plant material for my
garden this year. Do you offer this service?
A: Yes! We are encouraging our customers to e-mail
through our webpage what they are looking for so
that we can reply with what we have in stock and
the options for sizes and prices. We can then pull
the order, take your payment over the phone and
you can come in to pick up without leaving your
vehicle. We’re working hard to keep customers,
staff and venders safe! Gardening has always been a
great source of joy, exercise and health. We are here
to assist you with your garden pursuits. Stay well!
34963 Hwy 101 Bus. • Astoria
503-325-1562
Brim’s Farm & Garden
www.brimsfarmngarden.com
Call me for your Bookkeeping, Organizing,
Event Planning, and Management needs!
Luey Anderson
360-777-0074
Practical Accounting and Creative Business Solutions
Serving Pacific County, Washington State