Captain John

[Lumberjack93]

Galveston's newest Party Boat

Now Celebrating Our 60th Year

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Williams Boat Service, LLC, at Pier 19 in Galveston announces that the new boat has arrived. Third generation owner, Capt. Johnny Williams has named the boat in honor and memory of his dad, Capt. John H. Williams.


The Capt. John is a 75 foot long by 27 foot wide all aluminum catamaran. It is Galveston's fastest and most modern party boat. Its cruising speed is around 22 knots (25 mph) when fully loaded. The extended operating range available on day trips, with its great speed, will enable the Capt. John to fish additional areas that are not presently accessible. Day trips will take up to 83 fishermen offshore, while extended length trips of 36 hours to 60 hours will be able to accommodate up to 40. Bunks for the 40 fishermen make these overnight trips a comfortable reality.


The Capt. John was built by GEO Shipyard in New Iberia, Louisiana, and was designed by Schuller & Allan, Inc., Houston, using state of the art catamaran hull design technology to ensure comfort and safety. Two seven hundred horsepower turbo-diesel engines by Lugger are the power plants driving the Capt. John. Two 33 kilowatt Northern Lights generators supply the electrical power. For night fishing, the Capt. John has numerous mid-level outside lights, not to light the decks - the standard deck lights take care of that, but to attract baitfish into the water around the boat, then they will attract the tuna, etc. The cabin has dual air conditioners, insuring a comfortable atmosphere even on the hottest days. The upper deck, with its bench seating, provides an area for resting and sightseeing. A full service, dual microwave snack bar is located inside the cabin. A full electronics package for your safety and to aid the Captain to locate the fishing spots includes two radars, two bottom sonar machines, three radios, global positioning system and a weather fax for the latest weather updates, all supplied by Dorsey Electronics in South Houston. These items, along with the required structural changes, enables the Capt. John to be Coast Guard rated for a maximum range of 200 nautical miles offshore. Each fishing spot also has its own rod holder, and convenient bait trays are around the inside perimeter of the lower rail. Fish cooler boxes, built into the outside bench seating, assist in keeping your catch fresh.


The Capt. John is a beautiful, efficient fishing machine we are all going to enjoy for many years.


Make your reservations on the Capt. John today for an offshore fishing experience you will never forget.

http://www.galveston.com/captjohn/plan.html

[dewman27]

The anticipated plan, which is subject to change, is to leave Pier 19 at 9 AM Friday and then run straight to the deep water platforms such as the Nancen Spar, which is 117 miles to the South, or to the Boom Vang Spar about 8 miles West of Nancen. Primary target species in this area will be yellowfin tuna and blackfin tuna. This drift fishing will begin around sunset and continue throughout the overnight period.

After sunrise Saturday, a run inshore to various structure such as rocks, platforms or wrecks will be made. Targeted species will be amberjack, grouper, kingfish, vermilion snapper, etc. This fishing will be done until time to leave for more tuna fishing at deep water platforms. We should be there around sundown. Drift fishing for yellowfin tuna and blackfin tuna will continue until around midnight. At that time, the run back to Pier 19 will begin, with a projected return time of around 11 AM Sunday.


Running straight out to the spar rigs. Thats the initial plan subject to change of course.

Ben

[Lumberjack93]

Dewman, what kind of dead bait would you recommend for this trip? I'm thinking about a couple of boxes of sardines (boston mackerel) and some whole squid? This would be for whatever bottom fishing we do during the day.

I'm also thinking about hauling some live "black salties" out there with me. Have you ever messed with the Black Salty's?

http://www.blacksalty.com/blacksalty.htm

Lumberjack93

Originally Posted by dewman27

The anticipated plan, which is subject to change, is to leave Pier 19 at 9 AM Friday and then run straight to the deep water platforms such as the Nancen Spar, which is 117 miles to the South, or to the Boom Vang Spar about 8 miles West of Nancen. Primary target species in this area will be yellowfin tuna and blackfin tuna. This drift fishing will begin around sunset and continue throughout the overnight period.

After sunrise Saturday, a run inshore to various structure such as rocks, platforms or wrecks will be made. Targeted species will be amberjack, grouper, kingfish, vermilion snapper, etc. This fishing will be done until time to leave for more tuna fishing at deep water platforms. We should be there around sundown. Drift fishing for yellowfin tuna and blackfin tuna will continue until around midnight. At that time, the run back to Pier 19 will begin, with a projected return time of around 11 AM Sunday.


Running straight out to the spar rigs. Thats the initial plan subject to change of course.

Ben

[jig]

Did the 50 hour scheduled for past weekend go?

[Lumberjack93]

I think the weather got em. Thats the hard thing about fishing in Dec, Jan & Feb. There is always a front somewhere in the US lurking around.

LJ93

[Lumberjack93]

Say Jig, are you going on the Capt. John 50 hr trip? If you are let me know. Me and Brewgod from this board are going. We'll have to hook up.

LJ93

[jig]

No, can't make that one. Going to try for a 36hr in Feb though, if my wife will let me. :-)

[dewman27]

LJ,
Saltys have worked well in the past. Sorry for the slow response, just got back from touring the caribbean on the conquest. Dead bait - you have it covered.


Ben

Originally Posted by Lumberjack93

Dewman, what kind of dead bait would you recommend for this trip? I'm thinking about a couple of boxes of sardines (boston mackerel) and some whole squid? This would be for whatever bottom fishing we do during the day.

I'm also thinking about hauling some live "black salties" out there with me. Have you ever messed with the Black Salty's?

http://www.blacksalty.com/blacksalty.htm

Lumberjack93

[jt2hunt]

any update on the inaguaral?

[Lumberjack93]

Originally Posted by jt2hunt

any update on the inaguaral?

The first 50 hr trip didn't get to go due to weather. It can be tough to catch a decent weather window during Dec & Jan. I hope my trip doesn't get blown out.

But, I'm pumped about going tuna fishing in January. I hear that a lot of big fat tuna hit the deck in the winter.

LJ93

[fathom]

Booked on this trip. hope there is a weather window.

anyone else going?

Fathom