Coastal Fishing Charters’ 8.6m Senator boat (Strictly Fishing) with twin V6 Honda BF 225hp four-stroke outboards has a maximum speed of 42 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots. The boat is totally set up for offshore fishing trips – features include:
The electronics onboard Strictly Fishing include two GPS – the latest Raymarine colour chart plotters and radar (with fishing charts) and the latest Raymarine Chirp 3-KW colour depth sounder, plus Auto-Pilot and VHF radio.
Coastal Fishing Charters has a MSA (Maritime Safety Authority now known as Maritime NZ) Restricted Coastal Survey for the Ranfurly Banks to the Three Kings.
Safety is of top importance so onboard the boat is a Solas-B float free life raft, 406 EPIRB beacon, coastal flare kit, offshore life vests, fire extinguishers & first aid kits.
Both skipper & crew have their current first aid certificates.
