(29') 1974 Dyer Sport Fisher

1974 Dyer 29' Sportfisher - Price Just Reduced to $45,000!

Well-Rigged, Custom-Topped Classic from a Respected Builder - Ready to Fish Today

Wow - price reduction for a quick sale!
If you're looking for a proven fishing platform with heritage, reliability, and smart upgrades, this 1974 Dyer 29’ Sportfisher deserves your attention.

Built by one of the most respected names in seaworthy downeast-style vessels, this Dyer 29 offers exceptional stability thanks to its semi-displacement hull - performing equally well in ocean swells, the bay, and delta waters.

Highlights & Features:

• Custom Hardtop Cabin - Enclosed for comfort and protection, replacing the original canvas in 1993

• Beam: 9’5" | Draft: Approx. 2’6" | Displacement: ~7,000 lbs

• Engine: Yanmar 315 HP Diesel (only ~1770 hours) - turbocharged with inter-cooler

  • Cruises at ~15.5 kph at 3000 RPM, tops out around 19.5 kph

  • Equipped with Hydraulic Trim Tabs and Trolling Valve for precise handling

Fish-Ready Deck:

• Wide, low-slung stern provides superb 180° fishing access - great for multiple anglers

• Custom stainless-steel stern rails added for safety and rod mounting

• Easily adaptable for crabbing with included electric puller

• Includes:

  • (2) Scotty Electric Downriggers with swivel bases

  • (5) Rail-mounted Commercial Rod Holders

  • New Brutus Pacific Pro Crab Puller with base

  • Removable Vertical Bait Tank, Wooden Fish Cleaning Station

  • Anchor with 200+ feet of line, Mooring Buoy

Electronics & Navigation:

• Radar: Koden MDC-900A

• Fishfinder: Furuno FCV-585

• GPS: Garmin MAP 541

• VHF Radio: Eclipse Std Horizon

• Back-up Fishfinder & Depth Finder: Impulse 2801, Bay Marine

• Compass: Contest

History & Upgrades:

• Originally built on the East Coast in 1974

• Transported to the Bay Area in 1986

• Major upgrades in 1993 (custom hardtop) and 2007 (new Yanmar diesel, trolling valve, trim tabs)

• Lovingly maintained by current owner with regular use and thoughtful improvements

Bonus Gear Included:

• (2) Foldable Deck Chairs with new cushions

• Emergency Safety Equipment (flares, dye, life preservers - check expiration)

• Dock lines, fenders, and more

This boat isn’t about speed - it’s about reliability, fishability, and time-tested design.
Perfect for the serious angler or classic boat enthusiast looking for a turn-key, well-cared-for platform with personality and purpose.

Now priced to move at $45,000 - don’t miss your chance to own a piece of East Coast heritage, ready to fish the West Coast today.

Make: Dyer
Model: 29' Sport fisher
Year: 1974
Length: 29ft

Name: WESTERN SPORT SHOP 
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Engine/Fuel Type: 
Located In: San Rafael, CA