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FIRE HATT 43′ Hatteras Convertible

Fire Hatt

FIRE HATT is a beautiful 43′ Hatteras Convertible, in the Kona Charter Fleet with new Caterpillar 7.1 engines. For anyone who knows boats, Hatteras stands out as the worlds very best brand of boat, as many consider it the finest boat made. It has a hull designed to slice through any water smoothly and provide for the ultimate stable fishing platform. It combines engineering, power, “fish ability”, and stability with an interior that is elegant and comfortable. Every detail from wiring looms on down to the grade of stainless steel used in bolts and fasteners is exceptional. FIRE HATT is world class in manufacturing, cleanliness and safety. You will think you are on a brand new boat.

Fishing Gear includes a full complement of SHIMANO Reels from light tackle up to Tiagra 2-speed 130TI reels and Shimano Tallus Rods. A complete “Tackle Store” of proven lures including the Marlin Magazine featured “10 Best Lures of all Time” put together by Melton Tackle International  for the offshore “Pursuit of the Grander”, we troll lures primarily but will pull live baits when appropriate.   Also featured are a Release Marine Fighting Chair, Rupp Outriggers and built-in tackle center.  Currently our record shows us catching “A Grander, 1058 pound Blue Marlin and also a 978 pound Blue Marlin.

Amenities include a Smoke Free Environment . You won’t believe you are on a “Fishing Machine” as the interior is absolutely clean, comfortable and elegant. There is a full Galley and food prep/storage area, large modern head and shower.

FIRE HATT was a feature boat on ESPN, and the OLN Television Show “Ultimate Shark Hunters” and again the following year on the VERSUS Network in “Shark Hunters, East Vs West” Series.  FIRE HATT has been featured on multiple television shows on Hawaii’s Let’s go fishing program.  FIRE HATT has also won the prestigious “Richard Boone Award” during the Hawaii International Billfish Tournament in recognition of “Top Boat, Top Captain and Top Crew”.

Last minute Walk-Up Charters welcome. Families and Children always welcome. Affordable full day, three quarter day and half day charters. Catch Marlin, Wahoo, Ono and Mahi. Winner of the 2002 Southern California, IGT Zane Grey Marlin Tournament held in the fabled waters off Catalina Island.