Policies / Safety

Tips
The Mate works for tips. Everyone thinks the mates have it made,they work very hard preparing the boat for the trip and cleaning your catch and the boat after the trip. Their job is to assure you have a safe and enjoyable experience.
Based on the service you receive, a 20% tip is considered customary.

POLICIES

The Captain makes all the weather decisions. If your trip is canceled due to weather, you have the option of rescheduling or receiving a full refund.
If you need to cancel your trip, you will receive a full refund provided we receive a two week notice.
We have a “ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY” for illegal drugs. If we find any illegal drugs on board, we will terminate the trip and notify the Coast Guard. NO REFUND.
Alcohol is permitted in moderation (no hard liquor).
One to Six passengers are permitted onboard.
A $300 deposit is required to reserve a date for an Inshore Trip.
A $600 deposit is required to reserve a date for an Offshore Trip.
All trips will be paid in full prior to leaving the dock.
NO BLACK SOLED SHOES PLEASE. Only boat shoes, fishing boots or sneakers.
NO CHAINS HANGING FROM YOUR WALLET OR BELT LOOPS PLEASE.
We provide all your bait and tackle.
We will use the boat tackle for all trolling baits.
You can use your rod and reels for bait fishing.

SAFETY

NO SMOKING IN THE CABIN.
DO NOT sit on the covering boards when underway.
Keep the cabin door full open and secured OR closed and latched.
Use the “Head” do not go over the side when the boat is moving.

We have all the latest safety equipment and electronics on board:

9 ”Type 1” Lifejackets
8 Man Self Deploying Life Raft

First Aid Kit
EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)
High Water Alarm
Fire extinguishers
Single Sideband radio (SSB worldwide range)
3 VHF-FM radios
2 GPS units
48 Mile Radar
Depth sounder
2 Color Fishfinders
Autopilot