The Salthouse 53 Sportfisher represents the pinnacle of New Zealand big-game fishing heritage. Built in 1990 by the legendary Auckland yard of Salthouse Brothers — whose reputation for world-class fibreglass construction is unmatched in the Southern Hemisphere — this 16.2-metre sportfisher is a serious bluewater performer that commands attention in any marina. Stretching to a 4.75-metre beam with a 1.35-metre draft, the hull delivers the stability and sea-keeping ability demanded by serious offshore anglers tackling the Tauranga canyon grounds and beyond.
Three generous cabins provide comfortable live-aboard capability, making extended fishing trips or overnight passages entirely practical for owners and crew. Salthouse Sportfishers of this era are renowned for their hand-laid fibreglass construction, purposeful layouts and enduring structural integrity — boats that were built to last decades and routinely do. Finding a 53-footer of this provenance and pedigree at a price-reduced NZD $425,000 represents compelling value in today's market.
Currently located in Tauranga, ideally positioned for the Bay of Plenty's world-class big-game fishery, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine New Zealand classic. Inspections are strongly encouraged — serious buyers will not be disappointed.
