Specifications

30 ft Power Cat
Powered by 2 x 2009 Evinrude Etecs totalling 450hp
Cruises at 30 knots or flat out at 42 knots

Get to that fishing spot faster and spend more time fishing and less time travelling.
This is the fastest cat in the bay, giving it the ability to cover more ground and catch lots more fish.
Whether you want to shoot out to Carrum, Black Rock or Frankston, Mornington for a quick 4-6 hours and catch fresh fish or you want to do an around the bay in a day charter which covers over 115 km of water on an 8 -10 hour charter and catch a variety of different fish, the Joy Rider is the boat for you.

There is nothing this Power Cat can't handle in the bay, she laughs at what the bay tries to throw at her, considering she is licensed as a sea going vessel and has been in 5 meter swells many times before.
Joy Rider is in 2C 8+2 survey and 2D 11+1 survey and has collision bulkheads as well as foam filled hulls which makes her unsinkable.

Boat features:

Built in electric toilet
Kill tank
Esky
Rear door with Marlin board and removable dive ladder
Self-draining hull
Loads of stainless safety rails, rocket launchers, rod holders, Snapper rack
New Shimano 4500 Bait runners and rear drag setting reels with 6"6' and 7" Shakespeare Rods.
Fully automatic Muir anchor winch
Bilge pumps
GPS radar, Commercial Furuno Sounder and Electronics, MF/HF radio, VHF radio, 27 MHz radio, CD stereo
406 MHz EPIRB.

History:

The Coast Guard and Water Police have used power cats for years due to their reliability and stability regardless of the conditions.
She truly is a fast and extremely sea worthy vessel.
Executive Charters aim is to make YOU feel like an executive for the day with a personalised service and a thrilling fishing experience.

The Executive Charters Experience on Joy Rider

Let me set the scene for you guys, you arrive at the Patterson Lakes / Carrum launching way public boat ramps and Jetties Mel Ref:97 E7 just off Mcleod Road and there waiting for you on the jetty is the Joy Rider and her professional yet easy going crew to greet you and get you prepped for the most exhilarating fishing experience of your life. After a quick rundown on all safety equipment we depart and cruise down the Patterson River at 5 knots heading out to the entrance of Port Philip Bay.
While you guys are given the executive feel with snack platters and drinks your skipper manoeuvres around the small recreational boats, and your deckhand Jimmy is preparing the Bait and tackle for a fast hitting session of fishing. The Shimano gear, upgraded in September 2008, is polished up and ready to get you that fresh catch.
As we pass under the Nepean Highway bridge and the water begins to deepen the throttle slowly increases and the suspense builds.

Once out a little further the Skipper tells you to hold on and the throttles get opened up. Without delay you feel 4.5 tones of fiberglass cat being lifted out of the water and getting you to your destination quicker and safer than ever imagined. Your job is to simply hold on and enjoy the ride hence the name "Joy Rider"
Once anchored and the burley is dropped the action begins. Feel the weight of that big 1on your 7ft rod with your Shimano reel drag set just right to bring it inn. Your deckhand and skipper ready to assist you with landing your catch and all your other needs. Photos and action clip videos are also taken so you can show off your catch when back on land even after you have eaten it.
If bag limits are reached (depending on the time of year, this is done on most occasions) we move you to a different location to target different species. Gourmet food and drinks are brought out for your enjoyment throughout the charter in order to refuel you and up keep the executive feel.
Once we reach the end of our day we cruise back to Patterson Lakes where we give you your fish to take home and enjoy. Photos and videos of your charter will be available for you free of charge upon request via email.