1974 Dyer 29' Sport fisher

Custom Hardtop Dyer 29 Sportfisher - Ocean-Proven Salmon & Crab Boat - $39,900 (Motivated Seller)

The vessel has just undergone a fresh bottom job and engine service performed by the trusted technicians at Waterway Marine, ensuring she is clean, maintained, and ready to fish.

Exceptional offer: To make the purchase easy and transparent, the seller will pay for a professional pre-purchase marine survey for the new owner.

"Recent service records available. Serious buyers encouraged to schedule a showing."

Originally built by Dyer in Rhode Island, renowned for their rugged Down East lobster boat designs, this semi-displacement fiberglass hull (approx. 7,000 lbs) delivers exceptional stability and seakeeping in ocean swell. The wide, open stern offers excellent 180° fishing access and comfortably accommodates 3-5 anglers trolling or crabbing.

The boat was professionally modified for colder, rougher Pacific conditions with a custom hardtop enclosed cabin, making long days offshore far more comfortable.

Power & Handling

• Yanmar 315 HP Turbo Diesel (approx. 1,770 hours)

• Hydraulic trim tabs for balancing ride in varying sea states

• Trolling valve for dialing in perfect salmon trolling speed

• Cruises approx. 15.5 kph @ 3000 RPM, top speed around 19.5 kph

Recent Professional Maintenance

All major service has just been completed so the next owner can step into a boat that's fully prepared for the upcoming season. The boat is in the condition the owner would personally require at the start of a salmon season:

• Engine fully serviced, including raw water pump replacement (approx. $800 part alone)

• Engine timing belt replaced by Yanmar service (early 2025)

• Bottom power washed, scraped, and repainted

• New zincs on rudder

• All electronics, lights, and pumps checked

• Portion of rub rail replaced

• Full general cleaning and inspection

Invoices available.

Fish-Ready Setup - Turnkey for Salmon, Halibut & Crab

Included Gear:

• (2) Scotty electric downriggers with swivel bases

• (5) heavy-duty rail-mounted commercial rod holders

• New Brutus Pacific Pro electric crab puller with base

• Removable vertical bait tank

• Wooden fish cleaning station

• Anchor with 200+ ft line & mooring buoy

Electronics & Navigation

• Koden MDC-900A Radar

• Furuno FCV-585 Fishfinder

• Garmin GPSMAP 541

• Standard Horizon VHF

• Backup fishfinder/depth sounder

• Contest compass

Highlights

• Custom enclosed hardtop cabin (installed 1993)

• Beam: 9'5" | Draft: approx. 2'6"

• Proven offshore range: Point Reyes, Pedro Point, Farallones

• Excellent platform for salmon trolling, halibut drifting, and crabbing

• Stable, comfortable, and confidence-inspiring in ocean conditions

Extras Included

• (2) foldable deck chairs with new cushions

• Safety gear (flares, dye markers, PFDs - check dates)

• Dock lines, fenders, and miscellaneous gear

Sea Trial Available

Owner is happy to arrange any serious buyer out for a sea trial.
Boat is currently located at Berth D41, Loch Lomond Marina (San Rafael).