Kevlacat 2800 Trailerable gameboat


800 kevlacat
"Makaira"

Makaira, a well maintained kevlacat 2800 sport fisher, set up for serious offshore overnighters and game fishing

Key info
* Make/model : 2800 sport fisher
* Year: 1996, rebuilt 2015,2022
* Hull: originally built for commercial charter, hull is composed of 8 fully sealed sections with a self draining deck
* Engines: 2015 Mercury 150hp, xl legs, counter rotating (exact hours to be updated when onboard next)
* Trailer: Brand new Transtyle tri-axle awaiting delivery. Full aluminium construction, rubber torsion axles
* Electronics: full rewire 2022,3x 97ah house batteries ( brand new Oct 2026) 2x cranking (brand new Nov 2026) sterling power dc-dc charger


Helm
* 2 x reelax offshore series helm chairs ( recently replaced, brand new condition)
* Massive storage spaces underneath each chair
* Hydraulic steering
* 2 x lowrance hds live 12" units 1kw transducer
* Stainless steel grab rails on roof
* New windscreen 2025
* LED lighting
* Compass
* VHF radio
Overall a spacious uncluttered helm with excellent visibility and comfort


Cabin
* 2x single bed berths (port & stbd)
* Space between beds for fridge, currently houses 38l Engle, with 12v socket
* Xl storage spaces underneath each berth
* All carpet replaced 2025
* Lighting
* 110L freshwater tank

Deck & layout
* Massive open deck layout
* Gunnel leather cushioning wrapping around sides and transom for comfort while fishing and leadering game fish
* Teak flooring from helm to transom
* 760L fuel tanks ( 380L a side)
* Stainless steel inspection hatches for each sealed section of hull
* Reelax deck plate, can mount tackle posts/ rigging table/ fighting chair
* Reelax light tackle station (new)
* Fresh and saltwater deck hoses
* Removable transom door that opens to duckboard with stainless steel dive ladder and walkway between outboards
* Extended shade cover from cockpit roof
* Stainless steel rod holder rack on roof
* Stainless steel rungs on hardtop mountings for access to roof
* Large under gunnel storage
* LED lighting

Additional features
* Full precision outrigger set up + shotgun, full carbon, 2 piece for easy storage with stainless steel fittings
* Reelax stainless steel junior bases and shotgun base
* Manual high flow bilge pump, + electric emergency pump
* all safety gear and lighting
* Full custom made cover, covers over the bow and all they back to over the outboards
* Custom full outboard storage covers
* Storm covers
* Full undercover storage space in Yorkeys knob dry storage can be provided at additional cost

Condition
Makaira presents in great condition with no expense spared in either refit.
The most recent refit in 2022 saw larger fuel tanks, built by cashcor, installed. As well as the transom and pods being rated to suit larger outboards up to 275hp for future re- power

The vessel has a flawless maintenance history with the owners having longevity and reliability in mind.


Reason for sale
This vessel has served the current owners incredibly well but goals have changed and vessel needs to be sold to fund another project

There will be tears upon her departure.

Vessel will have all touch up work completed and full detail prior to sale as this boat is still actively used and will be fished out of up until point of sale


$220k obo

All offers encouraged, worst we can say is a polite no thank you

Region
Queensland
Location
Cairns QLD
Usage
Family, In-shore Fishing, Off-shore Fishing
Launch Year
1996
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Designer
Kevlacat
Builder
Kevlacat
Length
28' - 8.53m
Beam
2.85m
Displacement
5000kg
Deck Material
GRP kevlar reinforced
Engine Make
Mercury
Engine
150hp
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
150
Power Source
Petrol
Max Speed
28
Cruise Speed
24
Drive Type
Outboard Motor : 2x 150hp mercury
Fuel
780l between two tanks


ABOUT THE SELLER

baiden
cairns
QLD 4870 Australia


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