Big Fun is an Real Party Boat and Excellent Fishing Boat, put Fresh Fish on your plate caught from our Auckland Harbours. Also available as U-Drive, or hire our experienced Captain to drive your charter for you. Summer fishing is right now, grab your fishing rods and book today! We can assist in making your special Corporate Event, Fishing Trip, Family Hoilday or Sightseeing Cruise a reality. You will find this vessel sparkling clean, fuelled, and ready for you to cruise away into the sunset hassle-free...it's that easy!

Very comfortable and homely, well equipped for your family and friends, and your international visitors. With panoramic views from both saloon and the enclosed fly bridge, entertain guests aboard, relax while fishing, or cruise to beautiful Rakino Island in the Hauraki Gulf, or all the way to the pristine Bay of Islands.

Accommodation:

• 3 Doubles
• 4 Singles
• Linen hire available.
• Bring your own bedding.

Catering:

• You can bring your own food and beveages.
• Select from our Splash menus.
• Order your groceries and have it waiting aboard.

Entertainment:

• AM-FM Stereo
• CD
• DVD
• TV

Elegant Powder Room:

• Complete with Warm and Cold Shower.
• Flush Automatic Boat Toilet.

Equipment:

• RIB-tender with outboard motor
• Live bait tank
• Large BBQ
• Outside beer fridge
• Cockpit hot and cold shower.

Galley:

• Crockery, cups, glasses and untensils.
• Fridge.
• Deep freeze.
• Gas oven.
• Gas 2 burner Hob.
• Microwave.
• Toaster.
• 240 Volt power.

Location:

• Berth: Westhaven Marina,
• Westhaven Drive, Auckland, NZ.

Navigation Station:

• Cell-phone
• Radar
• Chart plotter
• Fish finder
• GPS
• Radar
• VHF Radio

Specification:

• Bowthruster.
• Cruising speed 10 knots.
• Design MV Warwick 38.
• Diesel motor 6.5kva gen-set.
• Electric Anchor Winch.
• Enclosed fly bridge.
• Engine 210hp Cummins.
• Engine heated hot water cylinder.
• Flush Toilet.
• Fuel consumption 17 ltrs p/hr @ 10 knots.
• Fuel tank capacity 800 Litre.
• Length 12 metres.
• Maximum speed 12 knots.
• Power supply 12 volt and 240 volt.
• Safe Ship Management.
• Shower internal private shower.
• Surveyed for 20 POB
• Water tank capacity 800 Litre.

Safety equipment is carried on board at all times. The minimum weight for life jackets is 26kg. If you have children accompanying you on the trip you will need to arrange the correct size of their life jackets. The hirer acknowledges they are responsible for the safety of and the safety briefing for passengers and crew, and for the provision of lifejackets or suitable buoyancy assistance for children under this weight. (The Coastguard hires out to the public, infant life preservers, or life jackets.)

U-Drive Hire:
Big Fun is extremely easy to handle - a real pleasure to drive. We provide driver and crew with a thorough introduction to Big Fun, and boat handling instruction before you depart.

For insurance cover, the U-Driver must be at least 25 years old, and hold a RYA, Day Skipper or Boatmaster's Certificate.

The Bareboat Hire Agreement is available to help you understand what is required, plus you can print off the Booking Form which is to be submited to us before your charter day. With a bond of $2,000 to cover damage or loss, refundable on return of Big Fun vessel in same condition. Safety always foremost!
 
Fishing Rod Hire:
Shimano Reels and Ugly Stick Fishing Rods are available for hire to enhance the enjoyment of your fishing experience. With a bond of $1,000 to cover damage or loss, refunable on return if fishing gear in same condition.

Bait can be purchased from Top Catch stores.

Chilly Bin with ice: Remember to bring a chilly bin to transport your fish.

We suggest you Freeze a two litre bottle of water prior your charter. Put bottle into chilly bin with some salted flake ice, bring these with you but leave them in your car. Catch your fish and put into chilly bin for transporting.

This method keeps fish fresh, prevents deterioration, as fish start deterioration within 3 minutes upon leaving their environment. When fish are immersed immediately into salted flake ice and water while on the boat, it keeps them fresh and they taste the best! Please note: Some boats have this service aboard, enquire when booking your charter.

This surveyed vessel allows you to cruise with 20 day passengers the beautiful Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf, over night 6 to 8 passengers make for comfortable sleeping arranagements.

Book Early...to secure the dates for your cruise on Big Fun this season.

We provide very affordable charter rates for the bareboat option...special conditions apply when cruising to The Bay of Islands, Great Barrier Island and surrounding Islands.

Book Now...We Don’t want you to Miss This Boat.