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Seaboots fishing Charters FAQ’S
September 14th, 2011 | 
Author: FAQ’s
1. What Should I bring?
ANS:1. All you have to bring on any charter is what you want to eat and drink and also don’t forget a camera.
2. What is Provided?
ANS:2. Our vessel comes complete with custom rods and reels and all necessary USCG equipment.
3. What should I wear?
ANS:3. Bring Sunglasses and Sunscreen of at least 30SPF. Also a Hat and Rain gear, if in the forecast.
4. What if the Weather turns bad?
ANS:4. If the weather turns bad, I will make the call depending on wind, rain, thunderstorms etc. There are situations where we can make a decision to either fish offshore or in the backcountry, based on the weather-water.
5. Who cleans the Fish and do I get to keep the fish?
ANS:5. You have the option to keep some or all of the fish. We will clean and package a reasonable amount for you.
6. Do you offer Fly Fishing?
ANS:6.. We do offer fly fishing for a variety of game fish. We do not however provide fly fishing rod or reels.
7. How many people are allowed for an Offshore Charter?
ANS: 7. The offshore charter can handle up to 6 people
8. How many people are allowed for Backcountry Charter?
ANS:8. The backcountry boat can handle 3 to 4 maximum.
9. Are Children allowed?
ANS:8.We welcome all families for offshore and backcountry–from Beginners to Expert.
10. What are your Payment policies if I cancel?
ANS:10. In order to confirm your charter reservation a 150.00 deposit is required. We accept money orders or check for deposit, payment with credit cards is accepted once you arrive. We have a seven day cancelation policy.
Sea Boots Charters, Capt. Jim Sharpe
P.O. Box 421203
Summerland Key, FL 33042-1203
Office: 305-745-1530
Toll Free: 800-238-1746
Email: seaboots5@aol.com
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Fl Keys Seaboots History
History of Sea Boots
Over some fifty years of fishing Captain Jim has built and fished more than forty boats. In 1990 Capt Jim met with Claude Torres in Key West. Claude was building a 43-foot fiberglass hull with wheelhouse and flying bridge. Rumor has it that the hull was designed after the Norseman Hull built in Miami for many years. The Norsemen was made of wood a hard chime-planning hull planked with mahogany. It was known for speed and sea worthiness for many years. Claude Torres fiberglass boats were built for the commercial fisherman in Key West and the Lower Keys. They stood the test of time and the ruff sea’s encountered in the winter cold fronts west of Key West and Dry Tortugas. In time the Torres Boats became popular as sport fishing boats with more than 200 boats fishing from New York to Texas.
The Sea Boots is Born
In 1988 Capt. Jim had Claude build one of the Torres 43 Foot hulls with wheelhouse and flying bridge. This was a shell only, no floor, bulkheads etc. Capt Jim and his son Jim began the task of finishing the boat. Capt. Jim’s vision was to have no wood in the boat; this would eliminate weight and keep the boat as light as possible. This was accomplished by laminating sheets of ½ inch closed cell foam with fiberglass for all bulkheads, walls and floors. Even the keel was foam and fiberglass. Capt. Jim knew from past experience that his new boat must be lightweight for speed and economy but more importantly it must draft no more than 39 inches of water. This is a tall order considering that the Sea Boots is carrying 700 gallons of fuel, 200 gallons of water, two crew and six anglers. Not to mention a 900-horse power cat diesel, northern light generator, air conditioners and equipment. And lets not forget a twenty-six foot high tuna tower with controls. Well after two years of careful planning and a lot of work Capt. Jim’s vision came to reality. A big thank you to my son for all his hard work helping to make the Sea boots a reality.
The Finished Product
The Sea Boots is truly a remarkable vessel. She cruises at 21 knots burning 20 gallons of fuel per hour and only drawing 30 inches of water while planning. The shallow draft was accomplished with a tunnel built into the hull; it also reduced the shaft angle to 6 degrees. Most boats have a shaft angle of 10 to 12 degrees. The lower shaft angle results in more foreword thrust. Front windows were eliminated to remove the risk of sudden bad weather and ruff seas entering the wheel house area and flooding causing the center of gravity to suddenly raise. A self bailing cock pit with 14 inch scuppers were designed to shed water quickly in the even of a wave breaking into the cock pit. Seven water tight bulkheads with automatic pumps guard against hull breach. Low profile tuna tower with extra strong bracing gaurdes against sudden micro burst of wind around bad weather. These design features come from Capt. Jim’s more than fifty years of experience in the Florida Straights were 80 to 100 mile-an-hour wind bursts around thunder storms are common at certain times of the year. An 8.5 KW Northern Lights generator powers all the comforts of home including air conditioning, microwave, refrigerator, etc. The spacious flying bridge will seat comfortably all six anglers under a large shade top this is important to catch those cool summer breezes and to watch the action in the baits. The tuna tower extending some twenty-six feet above the water (employees only) enables the captain to spot game fish swimming near the surface for sight casting with live bait. Big dolphin, sailfish and cobia are the target at certain times of the year. In summary the Sea Boots offers anglers the maximum in creature comforts with lots of cool and comfortable seating, the best offshore light tackle from spin to trolling rods and reels. The captain and mate are friendly, knowledgeable and professional with 130 years of experience between the two.
Come and experience the difference.
Sea Boots Charter Information
Charter Information
Capt. Jim carries a United States Coast Guard Masters Captains License and has logged more than 50 years of experience in the Florida Straights and Gulf Stream. Our mate is also equally experienced in people and fishing skills together they have 130 years of experience on the water. Our 43-foot sport fisherman the Sea Boots specializes in all types of Offshore Fishing Charters. We fish for snapper, grouper, mackerel, cobia, wahoo, tuna, sail, marlin and shark depending on what our anglers want to catch and which species are available. Weather you are entertaining Corporate Cliental or enjoying a nice day on the water with family and friends you can count on friendly, courteous and professional treatment at Sea Boots. Our equipment is the best from spin to trolling gear. Fishing techniques change with the feeding habits of our game fish, slow trolling live baits during some seasons or trolling with dead bait or lures during others. Sight casting baits with spin tackle is certainly one of our most exciting methods but must match the season.
How to arrange a charter aboard the Sea Boots.
You can e-mail us at seaboots5@aol.com, call at 800-238-1746 or 305-745-1530 locally.
In order to confirm your charter reservation a 150.00 deposit is required. We accept money orders or check for deposit, payment with credit cards is accepted once you arrive. We have a seven day cancelation policy.
A check or money order for $l50.00 deposit can be mailed to Sea Boots at P.O. Box 421203, Summerland Key, Fl. 33042.
Charter rates
Half day 700.00 (4-hours)
Three quarter day 900.00 (6-hours)
Full day 1100.00 (8-hours)
* Extended hours are done in the summer for deep adventures into the Gulf Stream or whale watching. 1100.00 plus 100.00 for each additional hour.
IMPORTANT
United States Coast Guard regulations do not allow us to carry more than six passengers.
What do you need to bring?
All you need is your food and drink for the day. We supply a cooler for your food and drink, tackle, bait, ice and fishing licenses for everyone onboard.
Sea Boots Charters was born out of Capt. Jim’s love for big game fishing and his compassion for all the professional’s (doctor’s, Lawyers, nurses, fire fighters and policeman) working in high stress environment. Taking fishing to the leading edge was Capt. Jim’s stress relief during and after riding Medical Rescue with Metro Dade Fire Rescue in Miami for 28 years.
TRIP TO DRY TORTUGAS ABOARD SEA BOOTS
TRIP TO DRY TORTUGAS ABOARD SEA BOOTS FROM KEY WEST
Cruise some 70 miles west to Dry Tortugas aboard the charter boat Sea Boots and go back in history to the civil war. Observe the fishing, birds and island of the area.