At a glance
- Material
- Fibreglass
Product overview
The MC-28 HJ Fibreglass Glass-Bottom Boat is a spacious and versatile 28-foot marine vessel specially designed for marine tourism, underwater sightseeing, passenger transportation, recreational excursions, and coastal leisure activities.
Where it is used
- Glass-Bottom Marine Sightseeing
- Ideal for organised underwater sightseeing excursions, allowing passengers to view marine life and underwater scenery through the boat's glass-bottom sections.
- Marine Tourism and Excursions
- Suitable for tourism operators offering guided coastal sightseeing experiences and recreational marine trips.
- Hotels and Resorts
- Can support guest excursions, recreational boat rides, and organised marine tourism activities.
- Passenger Transportation
- Suitable for short-distance passenger transfers within approved operating areas, subject to applicable licensing and safety requirements.
- Marine Park Excursions
- Can be used for guided sightseeing experiences in permitted marine parks and conservation areas, subject to relevant regulations.
- Educational Marine Tours
- Useful for supervised marine education activities focused on observing underwater environments and aquatic ecosystems.
- Recreational Boating
- Suitable for group leisure trips, sightseeing, and organised waterfront experiences.
Key benefits
- Glass-bottom viewing design: Allows passengers to observe underwater scenery and marine life through designated viewing sections.
- Spacious passenger capacity: Listed to accommodate up to 18 persons, subject to certified loading limits.
- Durable fibreglass construction: Suitable for marine applications with appropriate maintenance.
- Overhead shade canopy: Provides shade and improves passenger comfort during daytime excursions.
- Wide 8-foot design: Offers a practical interior layout for passenger seating and movement.
- Manual tiller steering: Provides a straightforward steering configuration.
- Marine tourism suitability: Designed for glass-bottom tours, sightseeing, and recreational excursions.
- Attractive exterior finish: Features a clean white hull with blue detailing.
- Low-maintenance materials: Fibreglass surfaces are generally easy to clean and maintain.
- Commercial versatility: Suitable for tourism businesses, hotels, resorts, and recreational marine operators.
Questions we get asked
What is the length of the MC-28 HJ Glass-Bottom Boat?
The boat measures 28 feet (approximately 8.53 metres) in length.
How many passengers can the boat accommodate?
The listed capacity is 18 persons, subject to the manufacturer's certified passenger capacity, maximum load, and applicable marine safety regulations.
What makes the MC-28 HJ different from ordinary fibreglass boats?
Its distinctive feature is the glass-bottom viewing design, which allows passengers to observe underwater scenery and marine life from inside the boat.
What material is the boat manufactured from?
The MC-28 HJ is manufactured from fibreglass.
What steering system does the boat use?
The listed steering configuration is manual tiller steering.
What engine capacity is specified for the boat?
The supplied specifications indicate a 40 HP configuration. Engine suitability and whether the engine is included should be confirmed with the manufacturer.
Does the boat have a canopy?
The pictured model features an overhead shade canopy. Confirm whether it is included in the standard package.
Is the MC-28 HJ suitable for marine tourism businesses?
Yes. It is designed for sightseeing, glass-bottom tours, recreational excursions, and marine tourism activities.
Can the boat be used for passenger transportation?
Yes, subject to applicable passenger vessel certification, licensing, and approved operating conditions.
Is the glass-bottom viewing area safe?
The viewing compartments must be constructed, installed, and maintained according to appropriate marine safety standards. Their structural and watertight performance should be verified by the manufacturer.
Can the boat be customised?
Customers can inquire about seating arrangements, canopy designs, colour finishes, engine configurations, and marine accessories.
Is the boat suitable for marine parks?
It may be suitable for authorised sightseeing activities in marine parks, subject to park regulations, vessel approvals, and environmental protection requirements.
How should the boat be maintained?
Routine maintenance should include hull inspections, cleaning the glass viewing compartments, checking seals and fittings, and servicing the engine and steering components.
Where can I purchase the MC-28 HJ Glass-Bottom Boat?
Contact Afeef Maimun, a subsidiary of Maimun Fishing Tackles, based in Mombasa, Kenya.
MC-28 HJ – 28FT Fibreglass Glass-Bottom Boat — questions we are asked
- Is MC-28 HJ – 28FT Fibreglass Glass-Bottom Boat in stock in Nairobi and Mombasa?
- Ask the counter for current stock and price — Darosa Plaza, Karen Road, Nairobi, or opposite Ratna Square, Nyali, Mombasa. Delivery is same-day within Nairobi and next-day countrywide once confirmed.
