About our boat

Cooler Bound is a custom designed 2025 Extreme 795 Game King, a 26-foot offshore-built aluminum fishing machine designed and built for serious big-water conditions. Known worldwide for strength, ride quality, and fishability, the 795 Game King delivers the confidence, comfort, and performance our clients expect on Lake Erie and beyond.

When you purchase a boat, you will no doubt have needs and wants that differ from other people. This is due to everyone wanting to do the things that THEY enjoy with their boat. Let's face it - we all like to do different things in different ways while we enjoy time on the water!

There are a few features that come standard with all Extreme Boats - and it is these things that have made Extreme Boats the success that it is today!

Large underfloor air-tight chambers are located on either side of our central fuel tanks acting like life rings and providing a huge volume of reserve buoyancy.

One word that is not often mentioned to describe a boats behavior is "PREDICTABLE", yet it is something that is very important when you find yourself crossing a bar, or caught out in rougher seas. Large reverse chines are built into all Extreme Boats which make them track very well in water and restrict broaching. They also ensure a dry and comfortable ride deflecting spray. 

Predictability cannot be "seen" in a boat - but it can certainly be "felt".

A self flooding keel is built into our Extreme Boat range which enables a large volume of water to enter the central vee of the hull adding extra weight down low when at rest. This adds a huge amount of stability, and combined with a wide beam and large reverse chines ensures your fishing platform is a very stable one! When underway, the self flooding keel will rapidly empty to ensure you are not carrying that extra weight around saving fuel.

Reputation is something that is not given - it is earned! Over the past 20 years we have been on a constant journey of refinement and improvement driven by a desire to be the best. This has led to Extreme Boats being New Zealand's most awarded Aluminum Boat manufacturer in what is a very competitive industry.

At Extreme Boats we pride ourselves on our build quality and producing a finished product second to none!

The build on an Extreme Boat is carried out on site from start to finish including the design, cutting, folding, fabrication, painting, upholstery and pre-fit. This enables us to be in control of the product the whole way throughout the build ensuring all aspects of the build are completed to the highest of standards.

Cooler Bound is powered from a Mercury 400hp Verado V10 main engine, delivering strong acceleration, excellent fuel efficiency, and smooth, quiet operation. The Digital Throttle, and Shift control box offers effortless control of the main engine. Electric Steering glides the engine at ease to allow the boat to be perfectly controlled at any speed. For fishing at low speeds we offer both a 15hp Kicker engine by Mercury and a Minn Kota 87” Quest Bow Mount for silent and precision positioning both at spotlock and drift mode. It’s literally the best of all worlds.

Cooler Bound is equipped with a top-tier, state of the art electronics packages, giving us exceptional situational awareness and fish-finding capability:

• Multiple Multi Funchion Displays by Lowrance in view from anywhere onboard
• Auto Pilot by not 1, 2, but 3 motors. Set and prepared for any conditions
• Radar – See what others can’t far off the horizon, or know whats around in fog and heavy weather
• Multiple Transducers for reading bottom and fish at high and low speeds. Side scan, down scan to zone in on target fish on either side of the vessel.  
• Multiple GPS Antennas to get up close precision accuracy 
• VHF Radio and PBERP Clear Communication for all your Safety Needs 

Cooler Bound is fully rigged for serious fishing, featuring:

• Full Array of Rods from casting, trolling, and jigging (Beginner to Expert) 
• Multiple Rod Holders including single tubes, cradles, and tree style
• Planer board and mass system in addition to small inline boards
• Extensive track mounting, making switching out gear and holders quick and easy
• Large bait station with storage, drawers, rod holders, and cup holders
• Net holder, tool caddy, and dedicated tackle storage
• Wire line, dipsy divers, and lead core

Although the build may appear detailed, the time spent upfront allowed for careful planning of every lure, tool, and rod. The result is a clean, organized system designed for ease of use and long-term efficiency. 

Lets dive into Cooler Bound’s inside the cabin, guests will enjoy a warm, dry, and comfortable space regardless of conditions. Features include:

• Full Hardtop with Windows for Natural Air Ventilation 
• Enclosed cabin with Canvas and Eisenglass Windows on Cool or Colder Days
• Extend the Season by Staying Warm inside the Cabin with a Diesel cabin heater
• Galley refrigerator and small freezer for Food and Drinks 
• Custom port and starboard seating 
• USB-C charging ports & Rokk Cell Phone chargers (Keep phones charged for capturing memories) 
• Fusion premium marine stereo system – Relax to Smooth Jazz or Rock Out to Country

Whether you’re warming up between bites, escaping the wind, or recharging, Cooler Bounds cabin makes long days on the water comfortable and enjoyable.

Always Safety First – Early Morning Charter? Before you even step foot on Cooler Bound, you will be able to see the boat lit up from shore. Cooler Bound is equipped with extensive LED lighting, including Black Oak forward-facing, Down Facing, Side spreader lights, and blue accent gunnel lighting for early mornings or late-night runs. While running, USCG Approved Navigational Lights will be on when always required. 

A full USCG and Local safety package includes life jackets, fire extinguisher, SOS beacon, throw ring, horn, and fenders. Additional Safety items include but not limited too; VHF Radio, PBERB, First Aid Kit, and Safety Briefs. 

Shore power with onboard battery chargers ensures the boat is always fully charged and ready to fish. The Panel displays voltage, and a Green Light ensures charging is safe from reverse polarity.

Cooler Bound is a licensed charter vessel that complies with all local and federal regulations. In support of a safe and respectful environment, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy for drugs and abusive behavior.

The safety of our guests and crew is our highest priority.

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