O'Brien 43 Sport Fisher

ASKING: $649,000 + GST

GHOST | 2016 O'Brien 38 Flybridge

Built in Townsville by O'Brien Boats, Ghost is a genuine Australian-built offshore vessel that combines exceptional manoeuvrability, strong performance and a highly practical layout in an incredibly capable 38-foot package.

Powered by twin Cummins QSC 8.3 diesels, coupled to Twin Disc QuickShift transmissions and conventional shaft drives, Ghost is an impressive boat underway. She cruises comfortably at approximately 25 knots, while one of her standout characteristics is her exceptional manoeuvrability. The twin-engine shaft-drive configuration and responsive QuickShift controls provide precise control around the marina, in close quarters and when positioning the boat offshore.

The large, open cockpit is one of Ghost's greatest strengths and gives her enormous versatility. There is plenty of space for entertaining, diving, cruising or fishing, while custom O'Brien/Reelax outriggers, centre rigger, Reelax game chair, live-bait well/tuna tube, extensive rod storage and cockpit refrigeration provide genuine capability for those wanting to take their fishing further.

The flybridge offers excellent visibility and a commanding driving position, with Furuno navigation, radar, sounder and autopilot, together with Icom VHF communications and Starlink connectivity. The open flybridge and single-station configuration keep the layout simple and purposeful, with excellent visibility both underway and when manoeuvring.

Inside, Ghost makes excellent use of her volume. Air-conditioned accommodation, multiple berths, an equipped galley, enclosed bathroom facilities, generous refrigeration and a comfortable saloon make stays aboard entirely practical. It is a functional and comfortable interior designed around actually using the boat, whether for weekends away or longer coastal adventures.

Importantly, Ghost has benefited from substantial documented investment throughout 2025 and 2026, with extensive mechanical, driveline, electrical and presentation works undertaken. This has included Cummins servicing and further mechanical works, turbo and aftercooler attention, cutlass bushes and PSS shaft seals, propeller tuning, steering works, electrical upgrades, Starlink, underwater lighting, refrigeration, upholstery and fibreglass works. Supporting invoices and service documentation are available for review by prospective purchasers.

Adding another dimension to the opportunity, Ghost holds a current AMSA 2C Certificate of Survey through to 18 March 2030, certified for two crew together with four berthed and four unberthed passengers, subject to the conditions of her Certificate of Survey.

Now offered for sale in Cairns, Ghost represents a rare opportunity to acquire a purpose-built O'Brien with exceptional manoeuvrability, genuine offshore capability, excellent versatility and considerable recent investment already behind her.

Whether used for private cruising, family boating, offshore adventures, fishing or commercial operation, Ghost delivers an impressive level of capability and usability in a manageable 38-foot package.