WHITE OTTER

White Otter is 44 FT (14M) Sportfisher fitted with twin diesel inboard Ford Sabre engines, each capable of developing 120 hp. It is the best Fishing boat worldwide.

White Otter was first launched from Mtwapa on 25 October, 1961. She is constructed of a local hardwood, Afzelia Quanzenis, which is commonly found inthe Arabuko-Sokoke forest just south of Watamu.
(Swahili – mbambakofi. English – Pod Mahogany or Lucky Bean Tree)

On February 21, 1989, White Otter caught, tagged and released her 1000th Marlin.
White Otter is one of the oldest and most successful Marlin boats in Africa. Her tally to date is in excess of 1500 Marlin.

White Otter is fully equipped with the latest electronic equipment – GPS, colour echo sounder for ultra deep sounding, and fish finder.
She is fully tackled with 30lb, 50lb and 80lb class rods and Penn International Reels.