1997 Luhrs Open fisherman Sport fisherman in New Orleans, LA

SELLER DESCRIPTION

1997 LUHRS OPEN FISHERMAN, BIG BOYD- The BIG BOYD is a highly successful, exceptionally maintained fishing boat. She has received a completely new interior (6/04) with all soft goods including new mattresses and cushions. She is seriously for sale, as her owner is moving to a larger boat and would consider trading on a late model 47' to 50' sportfish.

Accomodations:
Sleeps 2 in 1 stateroom plus 2 settee berths for a total of 4 berths. Master stateroom is forward with a walk around queen sized berth and plenty of drawer and hanging storage. Next aft and to starboard is a single sofa sleeper and a second berth up and outboard. Further aft is the head and shower. To port is a second smaller built-in sofa. In the aft port corner is the galley. The decor is teak paneling, beige carpeting throughout. Interior includes new electrical panel, A/C compressor and ducts, new wiring, fixtures, outlets and lights. Also includes TV, stereo, CD, new carpet and cushions, and refinished cabinetry.

Mechanical Equipment:
28000 btu Cruisaire reverse cycle air conditioner with digital SMX controls, Raw water sea strainer, 2 bilge blowers, Fuel shut off valve, Tower engine controls, Fire control system, Hydraulic engine hatch, Twin Disc 509 2:1 transmission, Emergency engine stop, 3 electric automatic bilge pumps, Engine alarm, Fire extinguishing system, Racor fuel filters, Thermal and acoustical insulation, Hydraulic wheel steering, Glendinning synchronizers, Bennett trim tabs, Par electric head, Center helm station, Hynautic hydraulic engine controls, Airsep engine breathers, 2 additional saddle tanks of 80 gallons each with a transfer pump to move, VDO engine gauges.

Galley:
Sub Zero stainless steel refrigerator with freezer, Quasar microwave oven, 6 gallon electric water heater, Princess 2 burner electric stove, Pressure dockside fresh water system, Double Stainless steel sink, Galley is the port aft corner of the cabin up one step, Built in Black and Decker coffee maker, Corian counter tops, Parquet flooring, Teak cabinetry.

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
Robertson AP300XC autopilot, ICOM ICM710 SSB radio, ICOM ICM127 VHF radio, Depth sounder, Furuno GP1810 GPS, 48 mile Furuno radar, ICOM ICM59 VHF radio, (2) 3" Aquameters compasses, Sitex CVS 106 color fish finder, Sitex GPS, Hydraulic electronics console, Overhead radio box, Speed and distance log, Panasonic 13" color TV/VCR combo, Alpine TDA 7554 AM/FM cassette player, Alpine 6-disc CD changer.

Electrical System:
220V/110V AC electrical system, 9 kW Kohler generator with 1700 hours, Battery parallel switch, Dockside electrical cable, 12V DC electrical system, 50 amp Charles Industries battery charger, 3 batteries. 

Deck and Hull Equipment:
Anchor with lines, Bow pulpit with rails, Lewmar windlass with chain and rope (rebuilt in 2004), Navigation lights, Life jackets, Freshwater, saltwater wash down system, Coast Guard safety package, Fenders and lines, Navigation lights, 110 volt spreader lights, 9-man life raft, ACR remote spotlight, Port and starboard bench seats and storage beneath, 4-sided enclosure with 3 zip outs (new 4/02).

Sails and Rigging:
FISHING EQUIPMENT: Bluewater fighting chair with 4 rod rockets launcher, Rupp double spreader outriggers, 4 rod holders in gunwales, Large fish box in transom, Tuna full tower, 4 rod holders on tower legs, Center rigger, Transom door and gate, 6 gang rod rack on tower platform, Port Side icebox, Starboard side tackle storage, Sink and freshwater, 4 step tuna tower with full controls, Bench seat, Welded buggy top.