• back to the dock
  • Catch of the day
  • Coming in from the morning mist
  • Swans check out The Rig

About the Boat and Her Equipment

New HUMMINBIRD side scan sonar and 3D down imaging has been installed.!!!


Our vessel, The Rig, is a fully refitted 42-foot Bertram offshore sport fisher, equipped with state-of-the art navigation and fish-finding technology. New sonar and down imaging was supplied by Trotac Marine through Johnson Outdoors.  Powered by twin diesel engines, it has a cruising speed of 16–19 km/h (10–12 mph) and a top speed of 48 km/h (30 mph). The interior has been fully updated to offer comfortable, stylish accommodations and entertainment features.

Navigation and Fish Finding:

  • Radar
  • Fish finder – on bridge
  • 3D Color Down Imaging
  • 12” GPS Plotter – on bridge
  • Side scan sonar
  • GPS Plotter/fish finder in cockpit
  • Live fish wells – to keep your catch fresh (see gallery)
  • Electric downriggers

Safety:

  • 2 DSC VHF Radios
  • Emergency handheld GPS and VHF radio
  • Floatation devices for youth and adults
  • Upgraded state-of-the-art fire extinguishing system
  • All required safety equipment which meets and exceeds coastguard standards
  • Experienced skippers and deck hands who know the waters around Sooke and Juan De Fuca Strait.

Other Equipment:

  • 8 kilowatt generator
  • Independent ice maker
  • Outdoor BBQ fueled by 1 pound propane bottles
  • On board cleaning station.

Comfort:

  • Fully equipped heads with shower (hot and cold water) and push button electronic flush toilet
  • Well equipped galley, including combination Wallas stove top/heater, fridge/freezer, microwave/convection oven, coffee maker, toaster, electric fry pan, a variety of pots and pans and all dishes and utensils
  • Computer/printer with internet service
  • Relaxing main cabin with couch which makes into a double bed, easy chairs and a multimedia entertainment centre:  
    • Blu-ray and DVD player,
    • 40" LCD TV,
    • Stereo with adapter for iPhones and mps players.
      So bring your favorite movie or game player.   

*Trips will be cancelled at any time if the owner  feels the weather is unsafe and alternate arrangements will be made.
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