WESTERN SPORT SHOP

1974 Dyer 29' Sportfisher - AMAZING PRICE REDUCTION to $40,000!

If you are a serious fisherman, this is an ideal boat to have to go quickly under the "GATE" in safety.

Well-Rigged, Custom-Topped Classic from a Respected Builder - Ready to Fish Today

Reliable Yanmar diesel engine, recently serviced by List marine. Hard top and open back cabin when you get to fishing grounds. Great for trolling and comes with down riggers and crab equipment.
If you're looking for a proven fishing platform with heritage, reliability, and smart upgrades, this 1974 Dyer 29’ Sportfisher deserves your attention.

Built by one of the most respected names in seaworthy downeast-style vessels, this Dyer 29 offers exceptional stability thanks to its semi-displacement hull - performing equally well in ocean swells, the bay, and delta waters.

Highlights & Features:

• Custom Hardtop Cabin - Enclosed for comfort and protection, replacing the original canvas in 1993

• Beam: 9’5" | Draft: Approx. 2’6" | Displacement: ~7,000 lbs

• Engine: Yanmar 315 HP Diesel (only ~1770 hours) - turbocharged with inter-cooler

  • Cruises at ~15.5 kph at 3000 RPM, tops out around 19.5 kph

  • Equipped with Hydraulic Trim Tabs and Trolling Valve for precise handling

Fish-Ready Deck:

• Wide, low-slung stern provides superb 180° fishing access - great for multiple anglers

• Custom stainless-steel stern rails added for safety and rod mounting

• Easily adaptable for crabbing with included electric puller

• Includes:

  • (2) Scotty Electric Downriggers with swivel bases

  • (5) Rail-mounted Commercial Rod Holders

  • New Brutus Pacific Pro Crab Puller with base

  • Removable Vertical Bait Tank, Wooden Fish Cleaning Station

  • Anchor with 200+ feet of line, Mooring Buoy

Electronics & Navigation:

• Radar: Koden MDC-900A

• Fishfinder: Furuno FCV-585

• GPS: Garmin MAP 541

• VHF Radio: Eclipse Std Horizon

• Back-up Fishfinder & Depth Finder: Impulse 2801, Bay Marine

• Compass: Contest

History & Upgrades:

• Originally built on the East Coast in 1974

• Transported to the Bay Area in 1986

• Major upgrades in 1993 (custom hardtop) and 2007 (new Yanmar diesel, trolling valve, trim tabs)

• Lovingly maintained by current owner with regular use and thoughtful improvements

Bonus Gear Included:

• (2) Foldable Deck Chairs with new cushions

• Emergency Safety Equipment (flares, dye, life preservers - check expiration)

• Dock lines, fenders, and more

This boat isn’t about speed - it’s about reliability, fishability, and time-tested design.
Perfect for the serious angler or classic boat enthusiast looking for a turn-key, well-cared-for platform with personality and purpose.

Now priced to move at $45,000 - don’t miss your chance to own a piece of East Coast heritage, ready to fish the West Coast today.

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