VESSELS/EQUIPMENT

THE KAHUNA

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The Kahuna is Port Vila's largest and best equipped sport and gamefishing vessel. One of Vanuatu's longest established game fishers, the classic 43-foot vessel is fresh from a total refit that has guaranteed she meets the most discerning needs of anglers and non-anglers alike in terms of the highest quality game fishing equipment and detailed attention to comfort.

Maintained to US Coast Guard survey and safety specifications, Kahuna is fitted with the world's finest 30 to 130 pound IGFA class tackle and state of the art navigational and fishing finding electronics. No detail has been overlooked in the commitment to optimize the wealth of angling opportunities offered in Vanuatu waters.

And while you await the next screaming run from a blue water game fish, you'll do so in air conditioned comfort, relaxing on leather lounges in Kahuna's spacious saloon. You'll also enjoy a full dining area and the latest in television, video, DVD and Bose stereo/audio systems.

On extended charters to any of the multitude of outer island fishing hot spots, you'll enjoy fine cuisine prepared in Kahuna's fully equipped galley. Up to four guests may be accommodated in the two large cabins, the main cabin featuring an en suite bathroom. There is also a spacious second shower and toilet.

Aboard Kahuna, you'll cruise in style and comfort, relaxed in the knowledge you're experiencing Vanuatu's best - a package that has been finely tailored to make angling dreams come true.

 

THE NEVAGIVUP
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The custom outfitted 34-foot.sport fisher Nevagivup is a blue water angling thoroughbred, ideally suited to prove the fabulous gamefishing potential of Vanuatu's azure waters.

Built in 1997 by Blackwatch Australia, she was commissioned to the exacting standards of world renowned ultra-light angler and chairman of the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Michael J. Levitt.

Powered by economical 315 hp 6BTA Cummins Diesels, Nevagivup has a top speed of 26 knots and cruises easily and comfortably at 22 knots. A full complement of the latest sounder and GPS electronics on the bridge and in the tower ensures that the skipper is optimally informed of fishing conditions and opportunities. Tuna tubes and a live bait well provide added options for crew and anglers.

As aboard Kahuna, all tackle from 20 to 130 pound IGFA class is of the world's finest quality. And, while this angling performance vessel has been designed and equipped to take angling with light tackle and fly fishing gear to the outer limits, she is not set up exclusively for world record hunters. Working alongside the flagship, Nevagivup ensures a rewarding experience for anglers in pursuit of any of Vanuatu's honour roll of quality sport and game fish.

 

NAMBAS 2 AND NAMBAS 3
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Although inshore fishing is limited around the islands of Vanuatu, Nambas 2 & 3 are available for clients looking to experience fun fishing around the shores of beautiful Port Vila.

Our Action Craft Bay Boats feature custom poling platforms and are equipped with 40 hp Yamaha Enduro motors, these newly constructed craft are especially functional for sportfisherman wishing to pursue pelagics and reef species on light and medium sportfishing tackle.

Used on their own, or fished in conjunction with Kahuna, Nambas 2 and 3 serve to complete the quality range of angling options offered by Kahuna Charters of Vanuatu.