Everything that has to do with our business takes a great deal of maintenance. In order to keep our boats, tackle and equipment running the way they should, we perform maintenance. When we do that maintenance, we think nothing of the cost. We just want the best product for that
Ive been a captain since 1978 and have taken boats from coast to coast, fishing hot spots for years. Im still fishing but trying to stay closer to home. Let face it, Im getting older. [% oiopub-banner-24-center %] Over these many years, Ive met and developed relationships with many boat brokers. These
Job security is something you must earn in our business. The job of a private captain is ultimately to provide for the enjoyment of the wealthy. We always have to keep in mind that the boats we fish on, and the crew employed upon them, are not a necessity for
I had been managing a refit on a sportfish boat one fall and winter and was able to hire a crew (captain and mate) at the start of this project. As we started at the pointy end and worked our way back to the square end, it became obvious that
By Captain Scott "Fraz" Murie Dry docking your boat is necessary maintenance that we must do. That said, the routine of doing it once a year seems a little too often in my opinion. I believe that the annual dry-docking routine started back in the day when all boats were made
Ive been asked questions about towers several times lately. The question Im getting most is, Do I need a tower? Ive spoken with several crews and owners about this topic. Some say they never use their tower and others say they use it all the time. The answers Im getting to
