Boat Information

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The BILLFISH is a 2006 38FT Northern Bay downeast sportfishing vessel. The hull and top was built by Downeast Boats and Composites in Penobscot Maine. The finishing of the boat was done by Hustus Marine Services in St. George Maine. The layout of the boat was fully designed by the owner / operator in the year prior to construction. We changed a few things on the fly, but for the most part the design and layout remained the same. The Billfish was officially launched on a 7 degree morning on 2/2/2008. Sea-trails were completed in February and March and delivery to NJ was on 4/4/2008.

Her power plant is a powerful 700hp turbo-charged Caterpillar Marine diesel. She will reach speeds upwards of 35kts and maintain a comfortable cruising speed of 25kts to and from the fishing grounds.

The BILLFISH is built with only the finest boat building materials known to man. Her structure and hull are hand laid fiberglass with a balsa core. The secondary structures such as bulkheads & interior are all custom fabricated NIDACORE fiberglass panels. This type of construction keeps the boat lightweight without sacrificing any of its strength. The BILLFISH is a state of the art downeast sportfishing vessel.

You will find a huge 14ft x 12ft cockpit with plenty of rail space for all to enjoy. The cockpit also is home to a large transom livewell / fishbox to keep your catch fresh and lively. For those who wish to keep their catch on ice the BILLFISH is supplied with a giant 450Qt. Bonar Fishbox! There is no shortage of space for your catch!

Inside the wheelhouse you will find ample seating and storage. The Captains helm is also located here with plenty of electronics for navigation as well as for fish finding capability. Electronics include the following:

Furuno FCV 1100 LCD Sounder with 2KW Transducers.
Northstar 6100 10" GPS / Chartplotter
Northstar 6100 10" High Definition 6KW radar
Icom M502 VHF marine Radio
Simard AP 28 Marine Autopilot
Furuno GP 33
JBL Black box tuner AM/FM with Ipod hookup.
Custom 12V DC solid state computer
P-Sea Windplot Plotting software

Down below in the cabin you will find bunks the galley and a head. Features of the cabin include the following:

Sink
Hot and Cold water
Storage
Electric Head
Fresh Water Shower
Vee –Berth

Your safety is one of our main concerns. The BILFISH is equipped with only the finest in safety equipment. We maintain all proper certifications and licensing and also carry all types of life saving equipment such as:

First Aid Kit
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRP)
Coast Guard Approved 8 Man Life Raft
Cellular Telephone
Iridium Satellite Telephone
Coast Guard Approved Life Jackets
VHF Communication Equipment

Once you step aboard the BILLFISH you will see all of her features mentioned. The Captain will be glad to give you a tour and to show you how everything works. Our goal is to have you enjoy your day on the water and to come home safe!

	About the Capt. Bill
	Untitled Page The BILLFISH is a 2006 38FT Northern Bay downeast sportfishing vessel. The hull and top was built by Downeast Boats and Composites in Penobscot Maine. The finishing of the boat was done by Hustus Marine Services in St. George Maine. The layout of the boat was fully designed by the owner / operator in the year prior to construction. We changed a few things on the fly, but for the most part the design and layout remained the same. The Billfish was officially launched on a 7 degree morning on 2/2/2008. Sea-trails were completed in February and March and delivery to NJ was on 4/4/2008. Her power plant is a powerful 700hp turbo-charged Caterpillar Marine diesel. She will reach speeds upwards of 35kts and maintain a comfortable cruising speed of 25kts to and from the fishing grounds. The BILLFISH is built with only the finest boat building materials known to man. Her structure and hull are hand laid fiberglass with a balsa core. The secondary structures such as bulkheads & interior are all custom fabricated NIDACORE fiberglass panels. This type of construction keeps the boat lightweight without sacrificing any of its strength. The BILLFISH is a state of the art downeast sportfishing vessel. You will find a huge 14ft x 12ft cockpit with plenty of rail space for all to enjoy. The cockpit also is home to a large transom livewell / fishbox to keep your catch fresh and lively. For those who wish to keep their catch on ice the BILLFISH is supplied with a giant 450Qt. Bonar Fishbox! There is no shortage of space for your catch! Inside the wheelhouse you will find ample seating and storage. The Captains helm is also located here with plenty of electronics for navigation as well as for fish finding capability. Electronics include the following: Furuno FCV 1100 LCD Sounder with 2KW Transducers. Northstar 6100 10" GPS / Chartplotter Northstar 6100 10" High Definition 6KW radar Icom M502 VHF marine Radio Simard AP 28 Marine Autopilot Furuno GP 33 JBL Black box tuner AM/FM with Ipod hookup. Custom 12V DC solid state computer P-Sea Windplot Plotting software Down below in the cabin you will find bunks the galley and a head. Features of the cabin include the following: Sink Hot and Cold water Storage Electric Head Fresh Water Shower Vee –Berth Your safety is one of our main concerns. The BILFISH is equipped with only the finest in safety equipment. We maintain all proper certifications and licensing and also carry all types of life saving equipment such as: First Aid Kit Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRP) Coast Guard Approved 8 Man Life Raft Cellular Telephone Iridium Satellite Telephone Coast Guard Approved Life Jackets VHF Communication Equipment Once you step aboard the BILLFISH you will see all of her features mentioned. The Captain will be glad to give you a tour and to show you how everything works. Our goal is to have you enjoy your day on the water and to come home safe!

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