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Coffs Harbour?s top fishing charter business is for sale.Currently operated by highly professional and qualified crew, it still returns an excellent profit to the owner.The 12-metre fly bridge Cougar Cat is in immaculate condition. It is powered by twin six cylinder 250KW fuel-efficient Yammer diesels. The engines are at half-life, at around 5000 hours each. Highly respected local diesel engineers have professionally maintained them. Computerized records are available. The cat is in full current survey, and is licensed to carry a maximum of 35 passengers including 10 on the fly bridge. Even in these tough times, the business continues to prosper. A record patronage was achieved during the current Christmas holiday period. The business is endorsed by all major local resorts and promoted with extensive brochures and posters. The boat comes with an extensive suite of electronics including radar. Safety equipment includes large Zodiac inflatable rafts, which have just been repacked.The many licenses include an exclusive Marine Park license, which is quota based and not available to new applicants. This license permits whale watching.A Coxswain?s Certificate is needed to skipper the boat. Relevant training to achieve this standard may be available to a suitable purchaser. A year ago this business was worth $580,000. Today the owner recognizes the reality of the recession, and is prepared to sell the business for the price of the Cougar Cat-12 itself, for only $335,000 plus GST if applicable