Commercial Listings/Commercial Vessels/Business Package For Sale: Cannon Charters
Commercial Vessels

Business Package For Sale: Cannon Charters

"Cannon Charters"
2003·23.70m

About This Vessel

For Sale: Cannon Charters - A well-established Kimberley & NT fishing charter business

Cannon Charters is a highly regarded remote fishing and adventure tourism operation, offering exclusive guided experiences across the Northern Territory and Western Australia's Kimberley coast. A well-established business with strong local history and industry partnerships, Cannon Charters boasts a well-maintained asset list, loyal client base, well-proven itinerary and charter schedule, commercial charter fishing licenses for the NT and WA as well as a private pen, storage shed and office in Darwin's Cullen Bay Marina.

This is a turnkey business with strong growth potential and continuity of operations for prospective buyers. It comes fully equipped and ready to trade with forward bookings secured for the 2026 season.

Assets Included:

o Westcoaster 75' Mothership MV Cannon - a purpose built charter fishing vessel for extended live-aboard charters. Including 5 ensuited guest cabins, comfortable crew quarters, commercial-grade galley fitout, well maintained machinery and auxiliary systems and a modern integrated bridge.

o Cannon has undergone a recent major refit including hull sandblast, new gelcoat, antifoul, refrigeration, all new air-conditioning, replacement gensets, and overhauled hydraulic systems.

o 4 x custom-built 5m plate-aluminium tiller steer tenders with trailers. New electronics and rewiring (Oct 2025).

o Extensive fishing gear, guest experience equipment, spare parts and auxiliary supplies.

o Cullen Bay Marina pen, office & storeroom (negotiable lease).

o Licenses & permits including WA North Coast Fishing Tour Operator License and 4x unrestricted NT Fishing Tour Operator Licenses

Key Business Features

o Established brand with excellent reputation

o Forward bookings and repeat clientele ensure immediate cash flow

o Unique access to remote, high-demand fishing destinations across the NT and Kimberley Coasts

o Strong existing partnerships and local history

o Strong potential for sales increases with historically low investment in marketing

o Significant growth potential for an owner-operator or strategic tourism investor

Full sales package available under NDA including detailed asset list, business financial history, charter schedule and itineraries from 2021 to 2026, licenses, certifications and permits, infrastructure lease details, owners notes and a full spec sheet and photos of MV Cannon and her tenders.

Watch the YouTube videos attached for more insight into the incredible fishing grounds this business accesses.

Located Darwin, NT - Cullen Bay Marina. Contact Mike at Swan Marine mike@swanmarine. Com. Au or on 0431 936 469 with queries or for access to the sales package

Vessel Specifications

Year2003
Length23.70m
Beam6.15m
Draft2.2m
HullFibreglass/GRP
DecksGRP
BuilderWestcoaster

Propulsion & Performance

EngineV12 derated to 495kW (For MED2)
Engine MakeMTU
Engines1
Fuel TypeDiesel
PropulsionInboard Shaft Drive : Shaft & prop
ThrustersBow Thruster : Hydraulic bow thruster
Max Speed10 kts
Cruise Speed8 kts
Genset2x 40kVA Zenith-Isuzu (installed 2023) ~3000hrs each

Accommodation & Amenities

Toilets7
Showers7
Air Con6x individual marine units (with spare carried onboard). All replaced 2025
Water Capacity3500L
Water Maker2x Stella 3-membrane desal units. Producing 240L/hr/unit
RefrigerationCannon is extremely well-equipped with refrigeration and freezer storage throughout - built with extended charters in mind, there's fridge space and cold storage everywhere you look! The galley has a walk-in cool room and plenty of under-bench drinks storage The aft deck has two large chest fridges, drinks fridge at bar and a brand new ice maker
Stove4-burner electric commercial stove top

Professional commercial-grade stainless steel galley including - walk-in cool room - 4burner electric stove, - deep fryer - new commercial dishwasher with 5min cycle (2025) - new ice maker (2025) - salamander broiler - range hood - ample bench space

Electronics & Safety

ElectronicsIntegrated Furuno bridge system, with Timezero, autopilot, sounder, radar and GPS
Safety GearFull 1B survey requirements including 25persons SOLAS liferaft
Not the right vessel?

We work with commercial operators across Australia and can source vessels that never reach the open market.