True Blue Fishing, the website of TRUE BLUE, the Poole based angling charter boat. Skippered by Steve Porter for Bass, Wreck and General Fishing.
e-mail steve@truebluefishing.co.uk Tel: 01202 665482 / 07967 598669
true blue fishing.co.uk
Technical Specification
1. Island wheehouse.
2. Powered by twin Iveco 280 HP NEF engines.
3. Complies with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's "Code of Practice" for operation. up to 60 NM from a safe haven, day or night.
4. Licenced to carry 12 passengers plus two crew.
5. Top speed 25 knots.
6. A genuine fully laden cruising speed of 16 to 18 knots.
7. Fuel capacity 1,394 litres.
8. 104 foot of gunwhale. (Fishing space).
9. 3.5 KVA generator.
10. Galley comprising, hob, fridge and microwave/grill combo.
11. Heated cabin.
12. Raymarine electronics package.
13. Spencer Carter hydraulic anchor winch.
14. Toilet.
15. Insulated fish storage.
16. Live bait tanks.
17. Deck wash
18, Digital Television.
19. Spacious Cabin.
20. Large cabin roof extension.
TRUEBLUE is an 11 metre Southboats catamaran that was purpose built to skipper, Steve Porter's specification for the angling charter market.
She was launched in December 2006 ready for the start of the 2007 season.
TRUEBLUE sponsored by Shakespeare
Massive deck area with fishing available all around the boat. (we are not just licensed to carry 12 anglers, we can fish all 12 in comfort).
Passing Shell Bay on route back to Poole
Generator
Interior rod storage
In formation with the Blue Eagles helicopter display team during the arrival back to Gosport of the sail training yacht, Challenger follower her round the world voyage.
Some of the exterior rod stowage and the huge cabin roof extension that provides protection from rain and spray.
The centre deck console that incorporates seating, rod stowage, insulated fish storage, bait cutting / filleting area and liferaft stowage. (most vessels store the liferaft on the roof. We keep it on the deck for quick and easy access in the event of it being needed.)
Huge deck area and 16 rod holders around the boat for use when fishing at anchor
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