MARSH HABOUR, Bahamas — One of these “pirates” may still be on the hook.
The first photos of the scruffy boat that Lynette Hooker and her husband, Brian, were sailing before she mysteriously vanished were captured by The Post in the Bahamas — and it’s still flying a flag that declares, “A Pirate’s Life for Me.”
The 45-foot sailboat, the Soulmate, was anchored in a cove off Marsh Harbour on Great Abaco Island, not far from where the 55-year-old Michigan mom disappeared under suspicious circumstances on April 4.
The sailboat, the Soulmate, in Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas. Matt Symons for NY Post
The Hookers sailing before Lynette went missing. Facebook / Lynette Hooker
Lynette Hooker with her husband, Brian, in an undated photo. Facebook / Lynette Hooker
The Post got an exclusive look at the boat as it was anchored in the harbor — and it provided a peek into the tragic couple’s daily life.
The vessel was carrying two paddle boards, a grill and workout equipment along with a sail with an image of Cookie Monster.
It was also decked out with a tattered American flag, a Buddha statue, conch shells and an aloe plant.
The Hookers stocked her with everyday sailing items, such as bungee cords and waterproof shoes.
Husband Brian Hooker, 59, told authorities his wife, Lynette, disappeared after falling off an 8‑foot dinghy while traveling back to the sailboat in rough waters near Elbow Cay.
A Cookie Monster sail on the Soulmate in Marsh Harbour. Matt Symons for NY Post
The Hookers’ boat also flies an “A Pirate’s Life for Me” flag on the back. Matt Symons for NY Post
Lynette Hooker was on her way to this boat when she mysteriously vanished. Matt Symons for NY PostHe was detained last Wednesday in connection to her disappearance and released on Monday after investigators failed to file charges against him.
Authorities have said he may face more charges as the investigation continues.
The captain of a boat that ferried The Post to the harbor Thursday said there’s something fishy about Brian’s story.
Close-up view of the Soulmate. Matt Symons for NY Post
A statue of the Buddha placed behind a collection of shells and an ashtray on the Soulmate. Matt Symons for NY Post
Items on the Hookers’ boat in the Bahamas. Matt Symons for NY Post
A bag from the grocery store Aldi sitting among other items. Matt Symons for NY Post
Dumbbells left on the Soulmate. Matt Symons for NY Post“This is the calmest side of the island,” he said, referring to water in the cove, which is generally just 3 to 14 feet deep.
“And it was a predominantly calm weather day.”
Besides that, “there is no reason to take a dinghy out here — I’ve never seen anyone do it and I’ve never done it. It makes no sense to take a dinghy out here,” he said.
The boat was equipped with paddle boards and a grill. Matt Symons for NY Post“There are always a lot of boats out here, so someone would have been out here and helped them if they called for help, absolutely.”
Brian left the Bahamas Wednesday reportedly to deal with another family emergency, one day after he vowed that his “sole focus” was finding his wife.
