Custom build 34 Pirate Sports Fisher
The Pirate
It’s A Pirate’s Life At Sea
The Pirate is a custom build 34 ft sports fisher built-in Cairns in 2003. Built by well-known marlin captain Brad Craft, who teamed up with master boatbuilder Dick Ward to produce a series of boats under the PIRATE name.
This model is well known for its sea-keeping ability and fantastic manoeuvrability. With her good looks to match, The Pirate sure grabs the attention of many light tackle anglers. The boat is powered by twin Cummins B Series 280hp turbocharged 6 cylinder diesel and fitted with Twin Disc gearboxes to control the transmission. With a comfortable cruising speed of 18 knots to the fishing grounds.
Onboard Features
Onboard the 34 footer there are high-quality electronics to ensure safe navigating at all times and of course, to find those fish off course. Offering comfort and convenience, there is a roomy toilet, bar fridge in the galley and a spacious lounge seating on both sides of the boat so you don’t miss any of the fishing action. At a little over 10 metres, The sports fisher can cater for up to 10 passengers and two crew and is in class 2C survey on day charters.
The Pirate Specifications
- Boat Name: The Pirate
- Registration Number: 430688
- Make: 34 Pirate 2003 Sports Fisher
- LOA: 9.90m
- Beam: 3.2m
- Draft: .8m
- Engines: 2 x Cummins B Series – 280hp turbocharged 6 cylinders diesels
- Transmission: Twin Disc
- Electronics: Furuno Navnet
- Fuel Capacity: 1300 L
- Fresh Water Capacity: 400 L
- Berths: 4
- Guest Accommodation: V berth with 2 x singles & 2 x single bunks starboard side.