MEET THE VESSEL

- SHAKA -

THE ULTIMATE FISHING MACHINE

SHAKA was designed to catch the biggest Black Marlin in the best fishing location in the world - the Great Barrier Reef.

With the speed to get to the bite, the seaworthiness to fish comfortably in the frequent rough conditions outside the reef and the flexibility to avoid mothership constraints.

The famous Assegai deep V hull design allows for speed in rough conditions and extreme comfort in the tough “Down Under” conditions.

A custom Release teak helm chair takes centre stage in the huge teak laid cockpit, with high sides, teak coaming and huge outward opening door to slide the biggest marlin through it.

 

THE FLYBRIDGE

SHAKA offers the Flybridge of dreams, with huge amounts of space and excellent visibility throughout.

It features the latest Furuno electronics throughout, including an Omni Sonar and TZ3 displays in the bridge and tower, custom helm chairs and electric teaser reels.

The tower also provides a full array of electronics to the envy of many other vessels. 

 

 FEATURES

At 60 foot and powered by twin 1500 HP MTU engines, Shaka has a top speed of 42 knots, a cruising speed of 32 knots and a range of 865 nautical miles at 20 knots.

Technical Specifications:

  • LOA: 60’ 0” (18.29m)

  • Beam: 16’ 9” (5.11m)

  • Min. Draft: 4’ 9” (1.5m)

  • Water Tank: 370 Gal (1400 l)

  • Fuel Tank: 1850 Gal (7000 l)

General:

  • Oversize refrigeration, live bait tank and kill tanks

  • A beautiful Stainless Marlin tower, a custom release teak helm chair and electric teaser reels

  • Rupp Outriggers

  • Shaka has also been fitted out with the latest Furuno electronics throughout including an Omni Sonar and TZ3 displays in the bridge and tower.

  • 600lbs/day Eskimo ice machine

 
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CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN

Hand built by the most uncompromising craftsmen, this vessel is a reflection of the passion and unwillingness to compromise of designer and builder, Barry Martin - a symbol of the way all things should be created.

His goal was to create the best liveaboard sports fishing vessel to fish the Great Barrier Reef and the result was SHAKA!

Hand constructed in cold-molded methods using western red cedar strip-planked core, and encased in fibreglass and epoxy resin - SHAKA offers a unique V design with Prop tunnels for the most amazing ride imaginable, and a curved transom for backing up with equal impressiveness.

 
 

MASTER & GUEST CABINS

The luxurious master cabin, 3 x guest cabins and unique layout offers a multitude of sleeping options for up to 8 people.

SHAKA provides a standard of luxury accommodation commensurate with her sports fishing prowess.

She makes extended live aboards a pleasure;

  • Number of cabins: 4

  • Sleeps up to 8 guests

  • Air-conditioned comfort throughout the Shaka cabins and saloon

  • Two complete ensuite’s for added comfort.

The accomodation on board is ample for up to six guests liveaboard and up to 8 anglers for day trip marlin fishing.

Rest assured you will be very comfortable on board Shaka when marlin fishing.

 

THE SALOON

With tropical strength air conditioning and the finest domestic appliances, you can be assured of comfort in any location on Earth.

And with the unique retractable rear glass windows, it generates a feeling of spaciousness and involvement in the cockpit action like no other vessel.