Fishing Charter Boat - Harris Craft 45

Price $195000
Brand HARRISCRAFT
Model 45
Length 45.00 Feet
Year 1986
Category Commercial Boats
Hull Type GRP
Hull Style Single
Power Type Power
Engine Make Cummins CT6TA
Engine Type Cummins CT6TA
Condition Used
State New South Wales
Suburb WOOLWICH
Registration Number UVI: 431492
Designer Harry French
Builder Harriscraft
Water (Potable) Capacity (l) 100L l
Hull Construction Material GRP
Hull Type Mono Hull
Deck Construction Material GRP
Country Origin Australia
Length (feet) 45 feet
Length (m) 13.71 m
Beam/Width (feet) 12'30" feet
Beam/Width (m) 3.75 m
Draft (m) 1.0 m
Draft (feet) 3'28" feet
Number of Helms 2
Displacement 18 T
Colour White
Engine Notes Full mechanical records available. Engines changed over every 10 years.
Number Of Engines 1
Engine Hours 3331
Horse Power (hp) 430
Drive Type Diesel Shaft Drive
Generator Kubota Seawasp 6.8 Kva -300 hrs
Number of Batteries 2 x banks of N150 batteries = 4 for main engine and 1 x N50 for generator.
Fuel Type Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks 4 x 450 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 1800 L
Propeller 1 x 4 blade bronze
Steering System Hydraulic Steering with Vickers VTM42 pump
Accomodation Notes Sleeps 2 crew and 1 skipper down below
Number of Berths 3
Number of Showers 1
Number of Toilets 1
Toilet Type electric
Holding Tank (L) Yes
Galley Notes Sanyo Microwave
Stove stainless steel 2 burner gas cooktop and grill
Refrigeration Samsung Refrigerator
Number of Sinks 1 sink
Entertainment and Appliances Notes Stereo, lights and charging ports in cabin along with fan
Bilge Pump As per AMSA requirements
Deck Gear Pot Hauler, Large insulated Deck box, Icy Tech 500 ice box, 1 tonne spray brine fish room
Electrics 240V main, 12V auxillary
Electronics Navigation Autopilot - Coursemaster 950, Furuno 1150 Sounder with dual transducer, 1kW for shallow water and 3kW for deep water. Furuno Radar with 16 mile range. Navionics Plus East Coast charts showing on 25" Samsung monitor. Furuno GPS GP32 feed live data to TMQ C-Plot module which is powered by a Dell 5TB PC.
Safety Gear As per AMSA Requirements
Ground Tackle As per AMSA Requirements
GPS Furuno GPS GP32
Number of Fish Finders Furuno 1150 Colour Sounder
Has Navigation Lights Yes
Radio GME VHF Radio and 27MHz Radio
Number of Life Jackets 16
Exit strategy Ready for immediate hand over
Bookings Selling Boat Only
Cruising speed 11-12 knots
Maximum speed 17-18 knots
Usage Commercial / Charter
Availability Immediate
Vessel Name Fishfinder
Minimum Horse Power 430 hp
Passenger capacity 14 +2 in 1E AMSA Survey, 12 + 2 in AMSA 2C Survey, 4 Crew in AMSA 3C Survey

'Fishfinder' – Proven Fishing Charter Boat 

Fishfinder is a serious, work-ready Harriscraft charter vessel with a long-standing reputation for reliability and results. Owner-operated since 1992 and maintained to an exceptional standard, she’s built for operators who want a turn-key setup and great working lifestyle.

Survey & Capability

  • AMSA Survey: 1E (14 + 2), 2C (12 + 2), 3C (4 crew)
  • Versatile for offshore, inshore, and extended trips
  • Proven commercial charter platform

Vessel Overview

  • Harriscraft fishing charter boat – purpose-built
  • Extremely well maintained with continuous upgrades
  • New engines every 10 years for long-term reliability
  • Back Deck replaced 2025
  • Turn-key operation – ready to go

Power & Fuel

  • Cummins CT6TA – 430hp main engine
  • Twin Disc MG 507 gearbox (1.98:1)
  • Kubota Seawasp 6.8kVA generator
  • 4 x 450L fuel tanks
  • 100L freshwater tank
  • Racor & Fleetguard fuel filtration system

Navigation & Electronics

  • CourseMaster 950 autopilot with heavy-duty rudder sensor
  • Furuno FCV-1150 colour sounder
    • 1kW (shallow water) & 3kW (deep water) transducers
  • Furuno radar – 16-mile range
  • TMQ C-Plot system with Dell 5TB PC
  • Navionics Plus East Coast charts on 25” Samsung display
  • Furuno GP32 GPS input
  • GME VHF & 27MHz radios
  • Plath commercial compass
  • Dual EPIRBs (float-free + satcom)

Accommodation & Galley

  • 2 crew bunks + 1 skipper’s bunk
  • Dinette/chart table setup
  • Samsung fridge
  • Stainless 2-burner stove & grill
  • Sanyo microwave & 240V kettle
  • Cabin lighting, fan, stereo & charging points

Deck & Fishing Setup

  • Pot hauler
  • Large insulated deck box
  • Icy Tech 500 icebox
  • 1-tonne spray brine fish room
  • Deck wash & multiple pump systems
  • Built for serious fishing operations

Safety & Extras

  • Full survey-compliant safety gear
  • Anchoring system & deck lighting
  • Spare parts included
  • Fully serviced and ready for immediate work

The Bottom Line
Reliable, capable, and professionally maintained, Fishfinder is a proven charter boat that delivers. Whether you're expanding your fleet or stepping into the industry, this is a no-nonsense vessel that earns its keep and offers good returns and a great lifestyle.

Call Cath at CB Yacht Sales for more information and to organise a viewing.