2008 O'Brien 'ADIOS' - 26 Express Custom
One of a Kind - The Only O'Brien 26 Custom Boat Built
This is a rare opportunity to own a truly unique custom-built O'Brien 26 Express, extensively upgraded and set up for serious offshore fishing, cruising, and overnighting. Powered by a brand-new 2025 Cummins 370hp diesel with only 160 hours and still under warranty, paired with a new Twin Disc gearbox, this vessel is turnkey and ready for the season.
Performance:
o Cummins 370hp diesel - 2025 model - 160hrs
o New Twin Disc gearbox - 2025
o New 5-blade prop - 2026
o Top speed - 22 knots
o Cruise - 17 knots
Dimensions:
o Length: 8m
o Beam: 2.6m
o Draft: 0.9m
o Weight: 4.5 tonne
Fuel & Water:
o 400L built-in diesel tank
o 100L fresh water tank
Electronics & Navigation:
o Garmin 14" chartplotter with 1kW transducer
o Garmin 10" tower chartplotter
o Autopilot at both helm stations
o Seakeeper 1 gyro stabiliser - 2025 with Garmin display
o 24v bow thruster with controls at both stations
o SeaRide trim tabs - 2025
Fishing Setup:
o 2 teaser reels
o Removable outriggers
o Rocket launcher with under-trailer storage
o Custom bait board
o Live bait tank
o Saltwater washdown
o Freshwater washdown
o Ice box
Comfort & Accommodation:
o Toilet
o Shower
o Sleeps 3
o New interior seating - 2026
o New clears - 2026
o Front and rear covers
o Helm seat and helm cover
Electrical & Lighting:
o Solar charging system with Victron monitoring to phone
o 240v battery charger
o 4 bilge pumps - 2025
o 2 house batteries - 2025
o 2 engine batteries - 2025
o 2 bow thruster batteries - 2026
o 2 blue underwater LED lights
o 2 tower LED lights
o Fusion stereo system
Additional Features:
o Oil transfer pump (in/out)
o Engine freshwater flush connection
o Seakeeper freshwater flush connection
Trailer:
o Brand-new EasyTow tri-axle trailer
o Electric brakes with jockey wheel
o Stainless steel rotors, discs, and calipers
o 6-tonne rated
* Can seperate vessel and trailer if trailer not required
This boat has had no expense spared and presents as an extremely capable offshore package with modern upgrades throughout. A standout custom vessel that turns heads everywhere and is ready for fishing, cruising, or extended weekends away.
Loacted at d'Alborah Rushcutters Bay and available for immediate inspection.
Contact Dave Sullivan m.
e. David. Sullivan@shortmarine. Com