O'Brien 26


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

Region
New South Wales
Location
Sydney Area Rushcutters Bay NSW
Reference
OBRI-26-BROK-2008-N-PAT
Usage
Family, Cruising, Off-shore Fishing
Launch Year
2008
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
HIN
AU-WWA205105NA2
Rego
RF428QN
Rego Expiry
01/03/2027
Designer
O'Brien
Builder
O'Brien
Length
26' 3" - 8.00m
Beam
2.6m
Draft
0.9m
Displacement
4.5T
Deck Material
GRP
Engine Make
Cummins
Engine
370Hp Diesel Shaft Drive
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
370Hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
160Hrs
Max Speed
22Knots
Cruise Speed
17Knots
Thrusters
Bow Thruster
Fuel
400
Accommodation
V - Berth
Cabins
1
Berths
3
Shower
1
Toilet
1
Entertainment
Fusion BT stereo
Safety Gear
Inshore + EPIRB
Bilge Pumps
4
Epirb
1
Life Jackets
2 red, 2 orange
Flares
6
Fire Protection
1 x Portable extinguisher
Electrics
Garmin
Electronics
Garmin
Trailer
Brand new Easy-Tow trailer 6T rated
Trailer Make/Model
Easy-Tow


ABOUT THE DEALER

Ryan Short Marine Sales
David Sullivan
83 Parriwi Road
Mosman
NSW 2088 Australia





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