Ohorere (17 m)
We welcome you onboard OHORERE - one of New Zealand's most practical charter fishing vessels
Built in 1965 as the Ministry of Fisheries' patrol vessel, no expense was spared in her construction of double diagonal planked kauri. She has traveled the length and breadth of the country in pursuit of illegal fishermen and poachers.
In her past life she has also spent a year as the Police Launch in Wellington after the 'Lady Elizabeth' sank.
She has undergone extensive alterations including adding the entire back cabin area, increasing the accomodation areas, adding huge ice and fish storage areas, altering the galley and this last year fully fibreglassing and two pot painting the exterior of the hull.
She is the ultimate in cruising comfort, weighing in at 36 tonnes, she offers a stable fishing platform, full walk around decks, and being powered by twin V12 Mercedes easily takes you to the offshore fishing grounds.
A large volume vessel at 60 ft (17 m), she has accomodation on board for up to 12 passengers plus two crew. There are two showers and toilets and two galley areas. Being so spacious means she is ideal for groups for extended trips.
The interior features lots of polished timber giving her a warm and homely feel.
There is blue rubber matting throughout which protects the carpet so there is no 'shoes off at the door' policy on this vessel, she is a serious fishing boat.
Specialities include day and overnight hapuka safaris, reef fishing, saltwater flyfishing, gamefishing and diving anywhere in the Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, and Great Barrier Island, with departures from Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Whangamata.
We cater for individuals or small groups on public trips and the vessel is available for private charters. Ohorere is ideal for corporate team building, incentives and rewards, and conference day-escapes. We do lots of Stag Do's and even some Hen Parties.
Two or three day trips are real adventure.
Fishing Trips
Day reef fishing trips (up to 25 people)
- Adult $100 pp( inshore trip)
- Adult $120 pp (offshore trip)
- Child $50 pp (inshore trip)
- Child $60 pp (offshore trip)
- Rod Hire $25 (free bait)
- Charter Hire $1800 (inshore trip around local waters or Motiti)
- Charter Hire $2000 (offshore around Mayor Island)
- Per person $150
- Rod hire $ 45
- Charter price $2000
- Per person (includes breakfast & hapuka bait) $220
- Rod hire (includes 2 rods - snapper/hapuka) $55
- Charter price (23hrs) $2500
- Per person (includes lunch) $170
- $550 per person, includes fishing gear, but if lures are lost they must be replaced
- Various tackle and bait available to purchase on board.
| Testimonial Raewyn, The fish were outstanding. Thanks for the photo as well, great shot. Thanks for the fun trip. Greg Harkins, U.S.A |
Specifications
Displacement 36 tonnes
Speed (Cruise) 10 knots
Designer: Thornycroft
Builder: Vos Boatbuilders (Auckland)
Date: 1965
Materials
Hull Double Diagonal Carvel Planked in Kauri, fibrglassed over
Wheelhouse Teak and Mahogany
Mechanical
Main Engines 2x V12 Mercedes (770 HP each)
Generators 8 kva
Tankage
Diesel 4,000 ltrs
Water 1,000 ltrs
Ancilliary Equipment
8 kva Generator
Dive Compressor
Electrical
AC 230v
DC 12v, 24v
Electronics
Autopilot
Furuno Radar x2
Furuno Depth sounder
Seiwa 730 GPS
VHF radio
SSB radio
Appliances
Refrigerator x2
Huge ice bins
Stove/Oven
Microwave Oven
Barbeque
TV
DVD
Stereo system CD player, and music selection
Toys
3.15 metre RIB w/15hp outboard
Kayaks x2
Fishing rods
Layout
Deck Level:
Open plan deck saloon / wheelhouse opening onto semi-enclosed aft deck, providing unobstructed all-round visibility
Full walk around decks with safety rails
Swim step at water level
Lower Level Fwd:
Dining area, galley, head, shower
Three double bunks, one childs bunk
Lower Level Aft:
Eight single bunks
Guest head & shower
Wheelhouse:
Bar
Galley with tea, coffee making facilities, fridge
Seating areas
Dining table
Seating which extends to make a double bed