Jake Anderson Loses The Saga as Crab Boat Goes Up for Sale Amid Owner’s Tax Troubles

One of the most recognizable vessels from Deadliest Catch is officially on the market. The Saga, long captained by fan-favorite Jake Anderson, was quietly listed for sale sometime in 2023—and the reason has nothing to do with Jake himself. In fact, sources suggest he was just as shocked as viewers to learn he would no longer be fishing on his own boat.

The vessel is listed through Dock Street Brokers for an asking price of $1.8 million. While that may sound steep, those familiar with modern shipbuilding know that $1.8 million buys very little in today’s market, making the Saga’s price tag fairly reasonable for a fully operational crab boat.

Specs of The Saga

According to the listing, the Saga measures:

• 107 feet long

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• 30 feet wide

• Built in 1979 by Bender

• Powered by twin Caterpillar engines

• Holds 33,000 gallons of fuel

Fishing capacities include:

• 120,000 lbs of king crab

• 165,000 lbs of opilio

• 330,000 lbs of salmon

The vessel is fully rigged and ready to fish, though equipment and fishing quota are not included. It also features complete tendering gear—pumps, sorting tables, and all necessary components—as well as recently updated accommodations throughout the staterooms, galley, and wheelhouse.

Electronics on board include:

• Multiple VHF radios

• Two radars

• Three GPS plotters

• Sounder

• Intercom system

• Computers

• Autopilot

• Full LED lighting

Despite the rugged specs, fans who check the listing may be surprised by the low-quality photos used to market the boat—photos that don’t do justice to the Saga’s real condition.

Why Is The Saga for Sale?

According to information shared by two separate sources, the sale stems from serious tax fraud issues involving the boat’s majority owner, Lenny—Jake Anderson’s business partner. As a minority owner, Jake reportedly had no control over the situation. The legal trouble resulted in the vessel being impounded, effectively removing Jake from his own wheelhouse.

This aligns with a moment shown in Deadliest Catch’s recent promotional footage, where Jake is seen on the phone being told he won’t be allowed to fish his own boat this season.

What’s Next for Jake Anderson?

Jake will still appear in Deadliest Catch Season 20, but he’ll be captaining a different boat: the Titan Explorer.
The vessel, originally named The Prowler, is larger than The Saga, and Jake will reportedly serve as a hired captain rather than an owner.

What this means for Jake’s personal business interests remains unclear. Whether he lost his entire stake or retains any financial ties to The Saga has not been publicly confirmed—and may never be, given the private nature of business partnerships. Still, the situation raises questions about how such upheaval might affect his long-term plans both on and off the show.

For now, fans can take comfort knowing that Jake is still part of the series—and still battling the Bering Sea, even if it’s from a different wheelhouse.