Our 38-foot Northern Bay, Shearwater, is docked at a slip in Chatham's scenic Stage Harbor, which provides access to the best fishing in the Northeast. The Northern Bay 38 is a fast, efficient hull providing a comfortable 21 knot cruise speed. Shearwater is outfitted with:
- Top-of-the-line Simrad electronics (4-foot Halo open array radar; two NSS EVO3 16-inch multi-function displays; Airmar 3 KW CHIRP transducer; and A2004 Autopilot, AIS transponder)
- Globalstar satellite phone and Garmin Inreach
- Stidd helm chairs
- Shimano Tiagra reels on North Bay Custom Rods
- L.T. Marine gaffs, harpoons, and swivel rodholders
- 610 HP Cummins QSM11 diesel engine
- 34-foot Hamaguchi greenstick, custom built hydraulic bandit reel, and 19-foot outriggers
- Massive in-deck fishbox and livewell
- Three bunks down below
- Westerbeke AC generator
- Enclosed head with hot water and shower
- Heat and air conditioning
- Coffee maker and microwave oven
- 8-man Survivatec liferaft, EPIRB, and survival suits
- 100-mile commercial fishing vessel safety inspection completed by the U.S. Coast Guard
Shearwater has a fully enclosed wheelhouse which provides a comfortable, dry ride in all weather and sea conditions. The boat has plenty of room for taking up to 6 anglers on each trip.
