This 1997 Blackfin 29 Convertible "DARK STAR" has the newer bridge layout with the helm seat aft and nice seating forward. In rough seas, the legendary Blackfin hull is one of the few under 30-foot boats of her type capable of running with the heavy hitters in offshore conditions. She's a superb fishing boat with a clean unobstructed cockpit and an easy-to-reach flybridge with seating for four or five. The fact that she has a stylish and comfortable interior with 6'6'' headroom only adds to her appeal. The upscale accommodations allow her to serve as a comfortable weekend cruiser. Raised engine boxes forward of the cockpit provide excellent access to the motors and double as bait-watching seats. "DARK STAR" is well known for chasing giant tuna and marlin in Puerto Vallarta before undergoing a complete refit in 2022-23 under the hands of her owner/captain and big game angler's direction. Every system was replaced. If you are in the market for a "Like New" 29' flybridge boat you will not find a nicer one than this one. Call today and schedule a showing.

• T-370hp Cummins
• New Simrad Electronics
• Custom Bait Tank
• Stainless Drum Anchor System
•  Inverter

Accommodations

A very clean and roomy interior for a 29' boat which has a large forward V-berth with storage below and above on either side. Just aft and starboard is the galley with a 2 burner stove, single stainless sink, microwave oven refrigerator with freeze tray, and plenty of storage. To the port is a large storage locker and 4 person dinette that drops down to make a double berth. Starboard aft is the head with shower, toilet, sink, and storage. The cabin has a hanging locker and plenty of storage including rod storage space. All of these features makes this beautiful vessel suitable for both family cruising or serious fishing trips.

Galley

New Fridge, range, microwave, hot water heater, head with direct and holding tank/macerator

• Full Galley
• New Refrigerator w/freezer
• New 2 Burner Electric Stove-top
• New Microwave
• SS sink
• Pressure fresh water system
• Hot water heater
• Plenty of cabinet, drawer & shelf storage

New Systems

• New Cummins 6BTA 370hp Diamond Series w/ custom stainless steel exhaust risers w/ blankets, fresh water flush with ~250 hours
• VDO engine display with A/D converters providing: engine coolant temp, engine oil pressure, transmission oil pressure, exhaust gas temperature and turbo boost
• New ZF-220A gears with coolers
• New Motor mounts, shafts, dripless shaft seals, cutlass and rudder bearings
• New center fuel tank, saddle tanks inspected and painted (260 gal total)
• All new through hulls and plumbing 100% new
• Five bilge pumps with high water alarms in all three compartments
• New Lenco trim tabs
• New bonding system and galvanic isolater
• Oil exchange system
• Fuel transfer pump system with valves (for saddle to main tank transfer
• 100% new hydraulic lines and steering gear

Deck & Fishing Equipment

• New upholstery and Eisenglass
• Fiberglass deck
• Fresh and salt water wash down
• Swim platform with ladder
• Full aft cockpit storage cover
• Navigation lights
• Spreader lights.
• Anchor with line
• Bow pulpit and rails
• Custom transom bait tank and removable swim deck bait tank with dual shurflo pumps
• Custom 'rail rod' stainless steel West Coast bow rail and coffin box mount on bow
• EZ Puller Anchoring system is 600' dyneema spectra, 50' 3/4 nylon, 25 chain
• Rocna Vulcan anchor with helm mounted control switch - effortless anchoring
• Dual Hubbell plugs and dual scotty plugs for electric reels
• Salt and fresh water washdowns
• External hot/cold shower
• Re-designed Helm console
• Horn & Hailer

Electrical

• 100% complete redesign and electrical rewire including 2800W pure sine inverter, large AGM house and starting battery banks and chargers, helm mounted alternator and bank combiner switches.
• All systems with exception of marine heat pump run on inverter with automatic cross over to shorepower
• 100% new hydraulic lines and steering gear
• New reverse cycle 12 ton marine heat pump (shore power only)
• LED lighting throughout including cockpit, courtesy, spreader, dual ultrabrite floods, bow mounted docking lights
• 12VDC solid state control panels at helm and cabin

Electronics

• 3x Simrad NSS Evo3 w/ remote GPS antenna
• Simrad HALO-4 Radar 4' Open Array 64mi dual channel
• V3100 Class-B AIS with dedicated antenna
• M232 Thermal Camera with joystick remote control at helm
• Simrad AP44 VRF Autopilot
• Fusion 1400W stereo with six speakers (forward and aft helm and cabin)
• 2x ICOM 5100 VHF radios with command mic lower station by cabin door w/ dedicated antennas
• ICOM 2200 2m radio with dedicated 2m antenna

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.