Overview
About this vessel
‘Tuna II’ is based on the capable and seaworthy Wilson Flyer 19 of the late 70’s early 80’s. The big difference is the size, and she has been stretched to 8 meters overall with a generous beam of just shy of 3 meters. The characteristics that made the Wilson Flyer so popular are still there. Deep V cathedral hull provides a dry smooth ride whilst ensuring a stable angling platform on the drift. Her generous cockpit space ensures that you are not getting tangled with your neighbour, whilst the cabin offers a place to get your head down and have something to eat. Comprehensive Raymarine navigation package including Hybrid touch plotters and HD radar. Engine has completed 180 hours and is a reliable and powerful D4-210 inboard with stern drive.
Vessel is powered by an inboard diesel Volvo Penta D4-210. This 210 hp workhorse has completed 180 serviced hours and was last serviced late 2024 prior to the winter layup. Propulsion is a Volvo DPH sterndrive unit with stainless steel duo props. This will push the boat along nicely at 20 knots cruising and has a top speed of 35 knots. 2x100Litre fuel tanks mounted along centre line for stability. Engine is housed at the rear of the cockpit with a GRP protective box. This makes an ideal seat/bait table. Full engine instrumentation at helm with single lever fly by wire controls. EVC Management system.
12/24 and 240V power on board. Bank of 3X 12V batteries fitted with isolators. These provide engine start and domestic power. The domestics can be coupled together to provide the 24V required to drive the pot hauler. Batteries were replaced in 2024 and are recharged via the engine alternator or the onboard Sterling Pro-Charge Ultra smart charger when hooked to shore power.
Wheelhouse entered from cockpit via lockable GRP door. Wheelhouse with galley area to port. LP Voyager 4500 Gas fuelled oven with 2-burner hob and grill. Dometic fridge under co-pilot seat with freezer compartment. RNLI type pilot and co-pilot seating with shock absorption. Wheelhouse windows are through bolted to superstructure for safety. Great visibility. Forward cabin with two single beds. Interior mouldings are white GRP. Moulded easy clean nonslip flooring. Interior kept warm and dry by Eberspacher diesel fired heating.
GRP Constructed fishing vessel with modified deep V entry and cathedral hull. Black topsides with smart light grey superstructure. All walkways finished in dark grey nonslip panels. Deep self-bailing cockpit with lockers to port and starboard of wheelhouse door. High gunwales with bollard style mooring cleats aft and on foredeck. Vessel ashore for hull polish and antifouling.
