The Cheerio Lady
A fully customized 40′ fiberglass sportfisherman. Big cockpit, high sides, and built like she intends to outlast all of us.
Solid glass, no shortcuts
Fiberglass is pretty much bulletproof as long as it's thick enough. No joke — this boat is so well built Moby Dick would give up.
She's powered by 430 horses of lean, mean Cummins diesel. Cruising at a smooth 17 knots, she's safe, comfortable and economical, which is exactly what you want when the good fishing is 60 miles from the inlet.
Her large cockpit and high sides make fishing easy and comfortable, and there's genuinely enough room that nobody is casting over anybody's shoulder.
By the numbers
| Name | Cheerio Lady |
|---|---|
| Length | 40 feet |
| Hull | Solid fiberglass, fully customized sportfisherman |
| Power | Single Cummins Marine turbo diesel, 430 hp |
| Cruising speed | 17 knots |
| Electronics | Full complement of the latest Garmin and Humminbird |
|---|---|
| Below deck | 6 bunks, private head, rod and reel storage |
| Cockpit | Large, with high sides for comfortable fishing |
| Tackle | Custom-built rods with Penn or Shimano reels |
| Range | 1 to 60 miles offshore, trip depending |
A long day is a long day
Down below there are 6 bunks for anyone who wants to lay down on the ride out, plus comfy bean bags on deck.
There's a private space with a toilet — a real one, with a door — which matters more than people admit when they're booking. Rod and reel storage keeps the deck clear, and the tackle is all custom-built rods paired with Penn or Shimano reels.
- 6 bunks in the cabin
- Private head with a door
- Bean bags on deck
- Custom rods, Penn & Shimano reels
Everything the Coast Guard requires, and then some
The electronics help us find fish. They also help keep us from getting lost. Here's what else is aboard, every trip.
- Type 1 life jackets for all passengers, with water-activated lighted beacons
- Cat 1 water-activated EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)
- Water-activated six-man life raft
- Five fire extinguishers
- Throwable life ring
- Aerial and handheld flares
- First aid kit
- Two ship-to-shore VHF radios
- Satellite communication device
See her for yourself
Slips 20 & 21 at 301 Canal Drive. Call to check dates or ask anything about the boat.