Marina Pez Vela , Quepos

1997

Buddy Harris

Full Turn Key Package Charter Business with Location and Reputation

Costa Rica Registered with alll permits up to date

Full Turn Key Package Charter Business with Location and Reputation

$375,000.00 USD Full Turn Key Package Charter Business with Location and Reputation

1997 42’ BUDDY HARRIS CUSTOM SPORTFISH — DOUBLE NICKEL

$375,000 USD

Marina Pez Vela • Quepos, Costa Rica

🏆 TOURNAMENT PROVEN • ESTABLISHED CHARTER BUSINESS • TURNKEY OPPORTUNITY

Double Nickel is a proven 42’ Buddy Harris Custom Sportfish built in North Carolina and based at Marina Pez Vela in Quepos, Costa Rica.

With twin Cummins 6CTA 450 HP engines, extensive offshore fishing equipment, an outstanding 2026 tournament record, and an established charter operation, Double Nickel offers a rare opportunity to acquire a proven Costa Rica sportfishing business.

⭐ FIVE-STAR CHARTER BUSINESS

★★★★★ Five-star rated on Google

Double Nickel has an established online presence and online booking capability, making it easy for customers to find, review and book fishing trips.

💰 2027 CHARTERS ALREADY ON THE BOOKS

Over $100,000 in charter bookings are currently on the books for the upcoming 2027 season.

This provides an immediate customer base and booked charter business for the new owner.

🏆 2026 TOURNAMENT RESULTS

🥇 Bisbee’s Costa Rica

1st Place — Billfish Non-Sonar Calcutta — Day 3

🥈 Marlin Magazine Offshore World Championship

2nd Place — Charter Boat Division

🥉 Pelagic Rockstar Tournament

3rd Place — Non-Sonar Division

Double Nickel finished in a three-way tie for 1st place. Final placement was determined by time of release, resulting in the official 3rd-place finish.

⚓ VESSEL HIGHLIGHTS

• 42’ Buddy Harris Custom Sportfish — 1997
• Costa Rica flagged
• Twin Cummins 6CTA — 450 HP each
• Approximately 20-knot cruise
• Phasor generator — NEW 2026
• Dometic 12,000 BTU A/C — NEW
• Refurbished Garmin chartplotter screens — 2026
• Garmin dome radar
• Sonar/fishfinder
• Livewells + tuna tubes
• Outriggers
• LP/electric dredges
• Tanacom electric reels
• Teaser reels
• Custom fighting chair with rocket launcher

🎣 BUILT FOR SERIOUS OFFSHORE FISHING

Double Nickel is equipped for tournament competition and professional charter operations, with a proven record of success in some of Costa Rica’s most competitive sportfishing events.

💼 TURNKEY CHARTER BUSINESS

The sale offers an opportunity to acquire more than just a fishing boat.

The new owner can step into an established operation with:

• Five-star Google reputation
• Established online presence
• Online booking capability
• Repeat clientele
• Over $100,000 in 2027 charter bookings already on the books
• Proven tournament performance
• Marina Pez Vela location
• Management options available

🌴 MARINA PEZ VELA — QUEPOS

• Full-service boat yard
• Travel lift
• Fuel dock
• Waterfront restaurants & bars
• Villas & accommodations
• Car rental
• Nearby medical services
• Retail & provisioning
• 24/7 security