Custom Hardtop Dyer 29 Sportfisher – Ocean-Proven Salmon & Crab Boat – $40,000 (Motivated Seller)
Fish the Reopening Salmon Season in a Boat customized for the Pacific
With the California ocean salmon season expected to reopen after a multi-year closure—and salmon counts reported as strong—this is the right boat at the right time. This customized 1974 Dyer 29’ Sportfisher is a proven Pacific Ocean fishing platform that has safely and successfully fished salmon, halibut, and crab from Point Reyes to Pedro Point and out to the Farallon Islands.
If you’re looking for a stable, confidence-inspiring ocean boat that’s already dialed-in for West Coast conditions, this one is turnkey and ready to fish.
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 take any qualified, serious buyer out for a sea trial.
Boat is currently located at Berth D41, Loch Lomond Marina (San Rafael).
