MARSH HABOUR, The 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 Post got an exclusive look at the boat as it was anchored in the harbor — and it revealed a peek into the tragic couple’s daily life.
The vessel was carrying two paddle boards, a grill and workout equipment along with a black 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 overboard on an 8‑foot dinghy while traveling back to the sailboat in rough waters near Elbow Cay.
He 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.
“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.
“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 to reportedly deal with another family emergency, one day after he vowed that his “sole focus” was finding his wife.
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