The Fleet

This is a photo of Wild Turkey and her mothership the Iron Lady at Opal Reef during 2023 marlin season.

43 foot O’Brien Boatworks originally launched as Pakita Sept 1997 and run by Captain Peter B Wright. Over the years the name has changed first to Iona in the mid 2000’s and then most recently to Hellraiser 2.

Capt. Luke Fallon has run KEKOA since its launch in February 2010. Previously to the 56 O’Brien, Luke also ran the previous KEKOA from 2006 to 2009 (47 foot O’Brien Boatworks).

Viking II is synonymous with the late Bill Billson and are one of the better known boat/skipper combinations fishing the Great Barrier Reef.