Boat Insurance Foremost
Choosing a Fishing Charter
A year or two ago, I made the mistake of getting too close to another Boat Charter. I was maybe 50-75 feet.
For my transgression, the boat captain who gave me the bird and shouted something that is not fit to print here.
My clients seemed a little shocked by the exchange, but laughed it off and joked about how to prevent the boat out next time.
Therein lies a partial answer to the question I've seen a lot over the years. "How you select a charter captain of the hundreds out there? "
You choose wisely or you might end up with a kind of Captain Ahab screaming obscenities for others! I have to believe in its clients were also shaken by the explosion.
First, when calling a charter company to talk directly with the captain / Owner, who will operate the boat on the day you want to book. Still on the phone you can get an idea of someone's personality.
If you try it put the books and off the phone immediately, no chance to answer your questions are this is not your guy.
If you can not reach the captain, and he / she will not call you back, someone to connect with another person.
When I'm looking for a letter from the ocean that's how I approach it. I do not have drink a beer with the guy from the night before, but there are questions to be answered. Here is a list of some of the most important:
1. How long do you have a captain, and how long you have been fishing in those waters?
2. You are licensed by U.S. Coast Guard?
This may seem trivial, because the captain put himself and his boat out there for rent.
But there are literally hundreds if not thousands, of desires that were captains operating illegal letters coast the coast. It is a big problem for the Coast Guard
legitimate and charter companies.
What is the diffrerence you should be asking now? Why Captain need a license?
The biggest reason is insurance. Private Boat Insurance will not cover an accident if the insurer suspects that the owner of the boat charter. If an accident or death there is no chance you'll be in good hands with Allstate or any other insurance company.
This causes a leave of utmost importance. For full coverage insurance Charter to protect all on board, the master must provide a certified copy of your license to the insurer.
3. Always get a confirmation (E-mail letter, or brochure) in the price of charter so there are no arguments, the end of the day. Make sure the captain knows how many people are fishing.
4. Find out about the starting time and when the boat goes back to the dock. Most captains try to adhere to a schedule. After all, the charter business, time is money.
5. Ask about the boat. How big is it? How much room is not fishing? Most all masters of their love boats and be glad you he asked. This is also a good way to meet your guide.
6. The fishing gear is important. You bring your own or do not provide the master or rent? Ask!
7. The largest part of any fishing trip will require the bait. There is a captain I know that does not provide the bait, but we know with certainty who takes and how much.
About the Author
Capt. Tony Denslow is a retired news journalist who now operates a sportfishing charter business on Lake Erie.
CT Lowndes
