The Young Guns Vessel

Game Fishing In Style

Adventure North’s crew blends hard-won Northland know-how with calm, precise seamanship. From deep-drop mastery to big-game tactics, they’re the kind of operators who read water like a map, keep you safe when it pipes up, and make the whole mission feel effortless.

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Built to Perform

The 57 ft Young Guns runs twin Volvo Penta engines and 4,000 L of fuel capacity, built for long runs and rough seas with total confidence.

Comfort at Sea

Dual bathrooms, full galley, Smart TV, and private bunks make life onboard comfortable without sacrificing capability.

Fishing Powerhouse

Equipped with advanced electronics, live-bait systems, and tender access — everything you need for serious offshore action.

Expert Crew

A skilled Northland team that knows every tide, reef, and current, ensuring your trip is safe, smooth, and unforgettable.

On Deck Details

With the muscle for big water and the comfort for long hauls, Young Guns sets the standard for New Zealand sport-fishing vessels. Every feature reflects a focus on performance, safety, and the kind of reliability that turns long-range trips into smooth rides.

Built for the Bluewater

Young Guns is a 57 ft Formula designed for serious offshore performance. Twin 353 kW Volvo Penta engines and 4,000 L of fuel keep her fast, stable, and reliable.

  • 57 ft Formula hull
  • Twin Volvo Penta engines
  • 4,000 L fuel capacity
  • 8.5 kW genset and inverter

Comfort & Amenities

Dual bathrooms, onboard water maker, Smart TV, modern galley, and private bunk rooms deliver long-range comfort and easy living at sea.

  • Dual bathrooms
  • Fresh water showers daily
  • Smart TV, microwave, full galley
  • Private bunks for up to 8

Fishing Systems

Fully equipped for serious anglers with advanced nav electronics, live-bait systems, and a davit with tender access for diving or shallow work.

  • Advanced sonar and GPS
  • Live-bait and deep-drop setups
  • Davit and tender access
  • Dedicated gear storage

Accommodation & Crew

Sleeps 8 guests and 3 crew on offshore trips or up to 28 guests on coastal days. Local skippers and deckhand deliver safe, professional operations.

  • Sleeps 8 + 3 crew offshore
  • Up to 28 guests coastal
  • Experienced Northland crew
  • Safety focused and compliant

Fishing Systems

Young Guns runs a full suite of premium Garmin electronics — the best in the industry for detecting fish sign, structure and bait. Over $15,000 of recently installed technology gives us unmatched clarity, range and accuracy when hunting deep-water species in Northland’s bluewater.

  • Two Garmin GPSMAP 8416xsv units + one GPSMAP 8412xsv
  • Garmin GMR24x radar & dual Garmin VHF receivers
  • 3x Garmin GC 100 cameras & GHC20 autopilot display
  • Panoptix PPS30 side scan sonar for real-time fish sign
  • Garmin B265LH 1 kW transducer for deep-water clarity
  • Airmar R509C-LHW 3 kW transducer paired with GSD 26 CHIRP module
  • Live-bait systems, deep-drop rigs & dedicated tackle storage

Port of Call

Most trips depart from Mangōnui Harbour in Doubtless Bay, the gateway to Northland’s offshore fishing grounds. It’s a scenic, well-equipped port and the perfect place to begin your Adventure North experience.

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