Vessels Available for Private Charter

The Sea Leveler I A 30' Island Hopper is a serious yet comfortable fishing machine. The spacious covered cockpit allows your entire party to fish at the same time, in or out of the sun! Other great features of our boat include: 30' length 12' beam 420 hp Yanmar diesel engine 22 knot cruising speed Padding for your knees Top of the line electronics Enclosed head (toilet) Wash-down Large cooler and fish box
The Sea Leveler II A custom 30' Baha Sport Fish is the second fishing boat in our fleet. Like the Sea Leveler I, this boat is specifically customized to fish the waters off of Port Canaveral! Other great features of our boat include: 30' length 10' beam 315 hp Yanmar diesel engine 21 knot cruising speed Padding for your knees Top of the line electronics Enclosed head (toilet) Wash-down Large cooler and fish box

OUR RECORDS

Unfortunately over the years we have not kept the best records. The size of the fish is easy to remember but we don't always remember a camera or the name of the angler that caught the fish. As we lead our customers to trophy fish we will be sure to keep better records.

Grey Grouper 46 lbs

Warsaw Grouper 62 lbs

Mahi Mahi 32 lbs Tim Kelbowski

Red Snapper 33 lbs Mark Rowe

Cobia 68 lbs Steve Noles

King Mackerel 49 lbs Mark Marlow

Scamp Grouper 17 lbs

Mangrove Snapper 14 lbs

Wahoo 62 lbs

Black Fin Tuna 26.5 lbs

Amber Jack 82.5 lbs Tony Bellflower

Red Grouper 32 lbs Mark Rowe

Sail Fish 72 inches

African Pompano 41lbs Tony Bellflower

Black Grouper 16 lbs

Barracuda 35 lbs

Mutton snapper 12 lbs

Kitty Mitchell Grouper 18 lbs

Lemon Shark 278 lbs

Hammer Head 13ft

Black Tip 102lbs

Spinner 94lbs

Sand Tiger 10ft

If you are one of the anglers that caught a boat record with us and I don't have your name correct or a picture. Please send us a picture and your name.

FAQ

1. What should I bring? We suggest that customers bring drinks, lunch, snacks, sunscreen, tightly woven shoes, hats, beach towels, sunglasses and zip lock bags if you want to take fillets back with you.

2. What and why should I tip the captain / mate? Mates work for a daily wage and tips just like waiters and waitresses. Tips are discretionary, however, it is customary to tip the crew 15-20% for good service.

3. Should I take something for motion sickness? Most people like to take something "just in case". If you are afraid you'll get sea sick or are prone to motion sickness take something such as Dramamine (speak to your Doctor for medical advice concerning motion sickness) at least 30 minutes before we depart.

4. What's provided? Everything you need for fishing. Rod, reels, bait, tackle, fishing license. Fish cleaning and great service with a great attitude.

 

Picking the right charter for you your family/friends.

Written by Capt. Scott Goodwin / Text in red added by Capt. Greg Rapp

Chartering a boat is a great way to learn techniques from experienced crews who chase fish for a living. It also is nice to have all of the fun and none of the work. Chartering a boat is also a great way to make the most of your vacation. We realize that most people don't get the opportunity to experience deep sea fishing on a regular basis. A charter from a full time captain/crew gives you the best chance at landing a trophy and having a great day. Remember a good crew will find a way for you to have a great time even if the fishing is slow.

Chartering a boat should be a great experience. There are many ways it can go wrong. If you are local, ask around at the docks or watch the boats come in and unload. Remember everyone has a bad day now and again. If you are “out of town “the web is the best bet. Look and the boat, equipment and overall feel of the site. Are the pictures all from the same trip, like they’ve only had one good day? The quality of your trip and enjoyment should not be solely determined by the size of your pile of fish.
Make sure when you e-mail or call the captain you discuss your priorities for your trip. Is your goal to entertain your kids and family or is your goal to catch a specific species. Get a feel for the captain. You can tell allot by a person just by talking with him. Make sure you call and ask questions. If the captain doesn't answer or if he has someone answering for him. Make sure you have him call you back. Make sure that you ask plenty of questions about what to expect from weather and seas, but trust the captain’s judgment. Give the captain a feel for the abilities of your party. Discuss what fish is biting and target that. If you desire a specific species, inquire as to the possibilities of success. Don’t ask” how many pounds of fish will we catch?” I’ve heard that one more than once. No one can predict what the ocean will give up. Your crew should put forth a good effort with a positive attitude. If you feel they have, a tip is customary of 10 to 15%.

If sea sickness is remotely possible or you don’t know, take preventive measures. Don’t head offshore with plans to get drunk, save money and stay on land for that. Take sunscreen, but not the spray or aerosol kind (Overspray on certain parts of the boat can cause damage). Dress in layers and take some raingear. Polarized sunglasses are essential to protect your eyes and to cut the glare and increase visibility into the water. Wear boat friendly footwear. No black soles as they can leave black marks that barely come off with lots of elbow grease. Barefoot is not the answer! Don’t forget a hat.

Does the boat have coolers for food, a head (toilet) for the ladies, cabin or open, ac or not. Ask about fish cleaning. Some include it others do not, but there will be some system for getting them cleaned.

Almost all private charter boats can only take a maximum of six passengers. Kids and non-fishermen do count. Inspected vessels are certified to take more than six, and the number depends on the boat. This would include the “party” or “head” boats. This can be an affordable option for smaller parties or individuals as the cost is much less. Remember though, its every man for himself. Try to avoid the weekends if possible. Most charters offer full and half day trips. The captain can advise as to which is better to pursue your desired species. Generally the full day gives more opportunity to make it happen and insure a good day. On a half day, the fish have to be closer and the first guess has to be right. More fishing time is always better to me!

Good Luck and Have Fun!!

Capt Scott