Dyer 29' Sport fisher

Custom Top 29’ Sportfisher - Motivated Seller - Reduced to $40,000

Great for the ocean! Perfect for the Bay!

Get ready for Salmon! With the California Ocean Salmon Season expected to reopen after a 3-year closure, now is the time to invest in a trusted and seaworthy salmon fishing boat.   This modified 1974 Dyer 29 Sportfisher is an ideal choice.  This comfortable, stable craft features a long, open aft area ideal for fishing and crabbing.  It can easily fish 3 to 5 anglers for ocean or bay trolling. 

The hull was built by Dyer in Rhode Island, one of the most respected boat builders on the East Coast.  It has a down-east lobster boat style, a displacement of 7,000 pounds, and a semi-displacement hull of reinforced fiberglass with legendary Dyer construction.

The boat has been modified for the colder, rougher Pacific Ocean with a hard top custom cabin.  The original motor has been upgraded to a new, lightweight 315 HP Yanmar diesel  with only 1800 hours on it.  Trim tabs balance the ride  and a fluid drive trolling valve lets you dial in an appropriate speed when on the fish.  

This boat has been lovingly operated and carefully maintained by the owner of Western Sport Shop and used primarily in the San Francisco and San Pablo Bay, as well as for Pacific ocean salmon fishing and crabbing from Point Reyes to Pedro Point and out to the Farallones.  Rigged with solid gear and equipment detailed below.

Recent Maintenance:
Engine timing belt replaced in early 2025 by Yanmar service as advised by the manufacturer.  

General maintenance just completed In December 2025:  Engine fully serviced, Bottom scraped and repainted. All other equipment & electronics inspected and in good order.  

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