How do i go about starting a charter boat business?

CaptRMBrooks · 09-20-2005, 01:26 AM

Hey guys/girls,
My name is Randy I am a tugboat capt. operating in the st johns river jacksonville, fl. Now for some odd reason i have a dream of starting a charter boat business, and i have never even been deepsea fishing nor have i done muc hinland fishing. Maybe i just love the water. IS it unrealistic to have this dream? I dont know anything at all about rigging for fishing or how to even reel them suckers up. How do i go about this? Any ideas and thoughts would be great!

FinalPoint · 09-20-2005, 11:00 AM

If you want to be in the charter fishing industry, it is a good idea to have many many years of experience under your belt...just my $.02.

Shark Tagger · 09-20-2005, 11:20 AM

Here's an article writting by sfc.

http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/fishing-business.php

bland, but I think you should remember it is defientely a customer service industry and you should be a people person. No one wants to be on the boat with a grumpy capt.

CaptRMBrooks · 09-23-2005, 10:34 AM

Well years of fishing experience i dont have unfortanatly. I wouldnt actually be able to run the boat myself anyways working 6 days on 3 days off on a tug here in jax. Would it be worth just investing into a boat equipment etc.. FInding a capt that knows the business to run the boat itsel, and learning under him on days off to eventually have more than 1 boat in the fleet?
I dont wanna work for someone else my whole life. I would rather have my own business.
I have plenty of time though no hurry.

-Randy

Venice Tunaman · 09-23-2005, 02:36 PM

Go for it. THere is nothing like running your own business and workign your own hours.. Most people are too scared to leave their day jobs and go after the opportunity. Some just can't afford to.

Whatever it is, get it going as a side business / hobby and once you build up enough clients, tell your boss see ya later.

Good Luck

CaptRMBrooks · 09-23-2005, 05:03 PM

Yeah i totally agree thanks for all your replies!

-Randy

Captain_Dav · 10-13-2005, 10:54 AM

You may consider coming out to San Diego. Our sport fishing fleet is second to none. After a season or two as second ticket on a boat you would then have the knowlege and insight as to whether the business is for you. I have been running yachts for 8 years and find that I get my fishing time in with out the headaches or bills. But I still keep my eyes open for the right boat. Tight Lines

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09-20-2005, 01:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
CaptRMBrooks Grunt Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Jacksonville, florida Boat: Drag racing, tugboats etc... Occupation: Captain @ Moran towing Florida Posts: 3	How do i go about starting a charter boat business? Hey guys/girls, My name is Randy I am a tugboat capt. operating in the st johns river jacksonville, fl. Now for some odd reason i have a dream of starting a charter boat business, and i have never even been deepsea fishing nor have i done muc hinland fishing. Maybe i just love the water. IS it unrealistic to have this dream? I dont know anything at all about rigging for fishing or how to even reel them suckers up. How do i go about this? Any ideas and thoughts would be great! __________________ -Randy B

09-23-2005, 10:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
CaptRMBrooks Grunt Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Jacksonville, florida Boat: Drag racing, tugboats etc... Occupation: Captain @ Moran towing Florida Posts: 3	Well years of fishing experience i dont have unfortanatly. I wouldnt actually be able to run the boat myself anyways working 6 days on 3 days off on a tug here in jax. Would it be worth just investing into a boat equipment etc.. FInding a capt that knows the business to run the boat itsel, and learning under him on days off to eventually have more than 1 boat in the fleet? I dont wanna work for someone else my whole life. I would rather have my own business. I have plenty of time though no hurry. -Randy __________________ -Randy B

09-23-2005, 05:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
CaptRMBrooks Grunt Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Jacksonville, florida Boat: Drag racing, tugboats etc... Occupation: Captain @ Moran towing Florida Posts: 3	Yeah i totally agree thanks for all your replies! -Randy __________________ -Randy B

10-13-2005, 10:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
Captain_Dav Grunt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newport Beach, Ca Boat: Fishing, Hunting, Diving Occupation: Captain Posts: 5	Get Experiance You may consider coming out to San Diego. Our sport fishing fleet is second to none. After a season or two as second ticket on a boat you would then have the knowlege and insight as to whether the business is for you. I have been running yachts for 8 years and find that I get my fishing time in with out the headaches or bills. But I still keep my eyes open for the right boat. Tight Lines __________________ Light Winds, And Calm Seas. Captain Dav M/Y Tiger Shark

09-20-2005, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
FinalPoint Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lighthouse Pt., FL Boat: Contender 36 Fisharound Best Catch: 1183 lb. Swordfish Occupation: School Posts: 883	If you want to be in the charter fishing industry, it is a good idea to have many many years of experience under your belt...just my $.02.

09-20-2005, 11:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Shark Tagger Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sunny Isles Best Catch: 475lb Mako Occupation: Engineering Posts: 919	Here's an article writting by sfc. http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/fishing-business.php bland, but I think you should remember it is defientely a customer service industry and you should be a people person. No one wants to be on the boat with a grumpy capt.

09-23-2005, 02:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Venice Tunaman Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Venice Louisiana Posts: 205	Go for it. THere is nothing like running your own business and workign your own hours.. Most people are too scared to leave their day jobs and go after the opportunity. Some just can't afford to. Whatever it is, get it going as a side business / hobby and once you build up enough clients, tell your boss see ya later. Good Luck

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