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The Hinatea
Holds the State record
for the most tagged and released billfish
Boat:
Hatteras 41'
Power: Cummins
C-Series Diesels, 300 HP each
Top Speed: 23 knots
Cruising Speed:18 knots
Amenities: Tuna tower, spacious open salon, galley
with fridge, comfortable restroom facilities, wide open
clean cockpit with fighting chair. Excellent
maintained tackle for your fishing pleasure. Also
have GPS, depth, and Stereo.
Fishing
Gear:
Full complement of Penn International 50 and 80 class reels,
Rupp Riggers, transom door, Murray Bros. fighting chair. Tackle
and leader rigs all neatly organized below. The Hinatea is laid
out to fish.
This well-maintained Maui Sportfishing 41
foot Hatteras is open and spacious, and one of the classic strike boats. Her
tuna tower complements classic lines, and the clean wake invites fish into the
lure pattern as well as any vessel operating on the water today.
The Hinatea is one
of the top fish producing boats that leave daily from Lahaina Harbor. Captain
Mark and Captain Kevin have been fishing this area for many years and know where
to go the time of the year to catch fish. This boat is maintained for the
convenience of the passengers. Not only will you have a comfortable riding
vessel, cosmetically perfect and a great crew but you will be proud to come in
and show off your catch. If you know anything about boats you know the Hatteras
is one of the top manufacturers of boats in the industry.
Experience, Style and Substance.
Hinatea has
been operating from Lahaina harbor since the early 1980’s. The
boat remains busy year ‘round, running well over 300 trips a
year, and the crew feels is such a well defined team that they
have developed a rotation to allow each skipper and deckhand
plenty of time off. This rotational system keeps everyone
enthusiastic at sea, and they clearly love their work. It has
also allowed them the opportunity to run the boat almost
continuously, and earn the favor of most of the higher end
hotels in Maui. Knowing that complaints usually lead to removal
of “in favor” lists at upper level hotels, the Hinatea is well
represented and recommended by the concierges and activity
desks.
Love the
Job and the fish will follow.
Mark has
fished out of Lahaina since 1985, Doug for a little longer,
Kevin a bit less. At first when they committed to this
style of life, they often wondered if it would ever not be
fun and start to feel too much like a job. But their
principle mode of operation has been all along “don’t wait
for the fish to start biting before you have fun,” and this
is why people get off the boat feeling like they received
good value. They love to be out there and it clearly
shows. From the beautiful views of Maui to the majestic
scenery of the North shore of Molokai and the “back side” of
Lanai, these fun-loving skippers enjoy being tour guides as
much as fishermen.
But don’t
let that fool you. The other motto on Hinatea is “no boat
rides here, we go to catch fish!” Hinatea is distinguished for
consistent catching and tag and release, and they hold the State
record for the most tagged and released billfish with 101, set
in 1995. They are proud to have tagged and released more marlin
than any charter boat on Maui in the 90's and continue to set an
example for conservation.
Rates effective December 2007
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* Full Day Private |
(8 hours) |
$1100.00 |
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3/4 Day Private |
(6 hours) |
$1000.00 |
| 1/2 Day Private |
(4 hours) |
$850.00 |
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Full Day Share |
(8 hours) |
$210.00 |
| 3/4 Day Share |
(6 hours) |
$190.00 |
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1/2 Day Share
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(4 hours) |
$150.00 |
Hinatea is also available for private sunset
cruises, weddings, sightseeing,
photo shoots and whale watching in season.
Rates are: 2 hours $475.00 with each additional hour $200.00
We supply: Ice, cooler, bait & tackle.
You bring: Food & Beverage.
*48 hour cancellation policy*
For more information and reservations
click here for our online
reservation request form.
Be sure to mention the Hinatea in the "Preferred Boat" field.
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