Captain John

[Lumberjack93]

Galveston's newest Party Boat

Now Celebrating Our 60th Year

WE WANT TO TALK TO YOU!
PLEASE CALL FOR INFO
ABOUT OUR FISHING TRIPS
409-762-8808 or 713-223-4853

info@galvestonfishingboats.com

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

[Lumberjack93]

I'm going with my friend, Brewgod. Make sure and look us up. Say, what spot are assigned?

LJ93

[Brewgod]

Just got the cancellation call...

[fathom]

I got the cancellation call at 5:45 am just after crossing the toll bridge from surfside to galveston, it screwed the whole weekend. Then the front never made it offshore till late sunday. But this time of the year is always a crap shoot. I am bumped to the 1-28 trip and praying to the four winds.

Fathom

[Lumberjack93]

They just scheduled 2 new trips in March. I'm on the March 3-4 trip along with Brewgod. Hope the winds favor us this time. LJ93

36 Hour Overnight trips on Capt. John


A maximum of 40 fishermen will be taken, cost per fisherman is $300. Departure from Pier 19 is 7 A.M. with projected return time of 7 P.M. after a 36 hour trip. This trip will target blackfin tuna, amberjack, vermilion snapper and grouper, for the most part. There is also the possibility of kingfish, wahoo, ling and dolphin being taken. The overnight fishing will be at deep water rigs around 100 miles offshore


OFFSHORE TRIPS SCHEDULE


36-hour trip schedule
Cost: $300

2007
• January 27-28 Sat-Sun
• February 10-11 Sat-Sun
• February 24-25 Sat-Sun
• March 3-4 Sat-Sun
• March 31- April 1 Sat-Sun





FOR RESERVATIONS:


For reservations on the Capt. John (all offshore trips, including daily 12 hour trips and overnight trips,
call either 409-762-8808 or 713-223-4853.

[dewman27]

The newest dates for Capt. John are:

March 17-18 Sat-Sun
April 6-7 Fri-Sat
May 8-9 Tue-Wed
June 5-6 Tue-Wed

Just added this week, these are filling up quick!!! 409-762-8808


Thanks,
Ben

[fathom]

I've been anticipating the call for three days.

rescheduled for may 8-9 to get some snapper.

Fathom

[Ragman]

Sorry to see that Fathom!

The fronts can be really frustrating when you're jones'ing for a trip to make!

[Brewgod]

Cancelled...

[TeamOso]

Sorry to hear that brewgod, I saw ya on 2cool before I got banned always ready to go on the john trips. Is this the 3rd time for ya? Thats sucks, I thought the world was ending when my trip got cancelled and moved the next week.
Kevin

[JohnJ]

Headed out this weekend on the Capt. John. Anybody else going?