WESTERN SPORT SHOP

1974 Custom Hardtop Dyer 29 Sportfisher

California Salmon Season Reopens in June - Ready to Fish

NOW REDUCED TO $37,500 - Motivated Seller

For serious Northern California fishermen, this is exactly the kind of boat that becomes hard to find when salmon season opens.

With California salmon season reopening this June for the first time in years, the owner has aggressively reduced the price to create one of the most compelling offshore fishing opportunities currently on the market.

This classic Dyer 29 is a proven salmon, halibut, and crab platform that has just completed major servicing and preparation. The vessel is clean, highly equipped, professionally maintained, and truly turn-key.

All items identified during the most recent marine survey have been addressed and repaired.

The seller has gone through the boat carefully so the next owner can step aboard with confidence and fish immediately.

Legendary Dyer Hull Design

Originally built by Dyer in Rhode Island, these iconic Down East hulls earned their reputation through rugged offshore performance, stability, and seaworthiness.

The semi-displacement fiberglass hull (approx. 7,000 lbs) delivers:

• Exceptional stability in ocean swell
• Soft offshore ride characteristics
• Excellent trolling manners
• Confidence-inspiring handling in Pacific conditions

The wide open stern offers outstanding 180-degree fishing access and comfortably accommodates:

3 - 5 anglers trolling or crabbing

This vessel was professionally modified for colder, rougher West Coast conditions with a:

Custom Enclosed Hardtop Cabin

making offshore runs to:

• Point Reyes
• Pedro Point
• The Farallon Islands

far more comfortable and protected.

Local Fishing Heritage

This boat was operated by the owner of the famous:

Western Sport Shop of San Rafael

long regarded as one of Marin County’s premier fishing, fly-fishing, and hunting stores for more than 50 years.

This was a boat owned and used by someone who genuinely understood offshore fishing.

Proven Diesel Power

Yanmar 315 HP Turbo Diesel

Approx. 1,770 hours

Experienced diesel owners understand:

1,700 hours on a Yanmar is barely broken in.

This engine is known for exceptional longevity, reliability, and fuel efficiency.

Features include:

• Hydraulic trim tabs for balancing ride in varying sea states
• Trolling valve for dialing in ideal salmon trolling speeds
• Approx. 15.5 kph cruise @ 3000 RPM
• Approx. 19.5 kph top speed

Recent Professional Maintenance

The boat has just undergone extensive servicing by the respected technicians at:

Waterway Marine

Recent work includes:

• Complete engine service
• Raw water pump replacement
  (approx. $800 part alone)
• Timing belt replaced by Yanmar service (2025)
• Bottom power washed, scraped, and repainted
• New zincs installed on rudder
• Electronics, pumps, and lighting checked
• Portion of rub rail replaced
• Full cleaning and general inspection completed

Invoices available.

Truly Turn-Key for Salmon, Halibut & Crab

Included Fishing Equipment

• (2) Scotty electric downriggers with swivel bases
• (5) heavy-duty commercial rail-mounted rod holders
• New Brutus Pacific Pro electric crab puller with base
• Removable vertical bait tank
• Wooden fish-cleaning station
• Anchor with 200+ ft line and mooring buoy

Electronics & Navigation

• Koden MDC-900A Radar
• Furuno FCV-585 Fishfinder
• Garmin GPSMAP 541
• Standard Horizon VHF
• Backup fishfinder/depth sounder
• Contest compass

Additional Highlights

• Custom enclosed hardtop cabin (installed 1993)
• Beam: 9’5"
• Draft: approx. 2’6"
• Excellent offshore salmon trolling platform
• Ideal for halibut drifting and crabbing
• Stable and comfortable in ocean conditions
• Diesel economy with legendary Dyer ride quality

Extras Included

• (2) foldable deck chairs with new cushions
• Safety gear included
  (flares, dye markers, PFDs - buyer to verify dates)
• Dock lines and fenders
• Miscellaneous boating gear

Exceptional Buyer Confidence

To make the purchase process easy and transparent:

Seller will pay for a professional pre-purchase marine survey for the new owner.

Recent service records available.

Opportunity Timing Matters

Boats like this become dramatically more desirable when salmon season opens.

You can own this boat in time for the reopening of California salmon season this June.

At:

$37,500

knowledgeable buyers will recognize this as an unusually strong value for a fully equipped, diesel-powered offshore fishing platform with recent service and classic Dyer pedigree.

Shown by appointment.

Boat is currently located at Berth D41, Loch Lomond Marina (San Rafael).

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