The "Fin Nailer Boat"
 
The Fin Nailer Boat
She's Everything a Big Water Fishing Boat Should Be!!!
The "Fin Nailer" is a Michigan DNR Inspected & Licensed Charter Fishing Boat

*She is licensed for 6 Passengers & 3 Crew

License
Safety Equipment
SAFTEY EQUIPMENT

Aboard the "Fin Nailer we supply and maintain all U.S. Coast Guard and Michigan DNR required Safety Equipment including:

  • Type I Off Shore Life Preservers
  • Water Rescue lights
  • Ring Buoy & Line
  • Emergency Distress Signals
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • First Aid Kit
  • VHF "ship to shore" Radio

In addition, for our Customers additional Safety the "Fin Nailer" is equipped with:

  • RAYMARINE 48 NM Radar
  • RAYMARINE 72NM Chartplotter with GPS
  • CB "ship to ship Radio
  • Complete Mechanical Y& Electrical Tool Kits.
SPECIFICATIONS
  • 30’ Long, 12’Beam, Flybridge
  • 15,000# Dry Weight
  • Twin GM 350ci 280 HP Inboards
  • 175 gal Gas Fuel Capacity
  • 23 MPH Cruising Speed
  • Trolling Speed to .5 MPH
  • 12v On Board Power with 1800 Watt 110V Inverter for 110V Power at Sea for Heaters, Fans, Microwave, Grill, Coffee Pot use at Sea.
  • RAYMARINE HSB2 (High Speed Bus) Complete Marine Electronics Package
The Fin Nailer Boat
The Fin Nailer Cockpit
SPACIOUS COCKPIT FISHING AREA
  • 12’ Wide X 13’ Deep much larger than other Vessels in 30-38’ Class
  • I’ve had 4 Anglers Fighting Fish at the same time, and there was Plenty of Room. We got them in!!
  • Comfortable Seating for 4 Adults.
  • RAYMARINE 10.5” Video Monitor, Auto Pilot Controls, and Throttles all at Cockpit Area.
  • 5 Vector Down Riggers
  • 51 Rod Holders to move things around & Manage the Program.
  • Pro Blaster Deck Wash System to rinse her down as we Fish.
LARGE FLY BRIDGE
  • Great Views of Lake Michigan & the Fishing Action.
  • Comfortable Seating for 5 Adults
  • Helm Station, Marine Electronics Communications & Vessel Operations Consoles.
  • Bimini Top with Clear Operable Windows.
  • 110v Outlets to use Fans and/or Heaters at Sea for Customer Comfort.
  • Great place for Customers to congregate during a Charter when it’s not your turn to Eat Lunch, Talk over Business, Enjoy the Views, Watch the Rods, and Action Below!!

The Fin Nailer Flybridge

Catching Fish

Best of All!!!

I Built Her to Catch Fish!!!

Fin Nailer Logo

 

Catching Fish

Cabin & Creature Features
 
The Fin Nailer Cabin
CLEAN CABIN AREA
  • Teak Woodwork Throughout
  • Well Lighted
  • V-Birth Bunk
  • AM/FM Stereo with CD Player
  • Dark Tinted Windows
  • Plenty of Room to Stow your Cooler Coats, Camera, etc.
  • With onboard 110v Inverter we can run Fans and/or Heaters for Customer Comfort.
  • Above Water Line Cabin allows for Great Views of Lake Michigan and the Back Deck Fishing Action.

 

COMFORTABLE DINETTE
  • Seats 4 Adults
  • Great for Eating Lunch, Talking over Business or Telling Old Fishing Stories
    Note* We only Tell Absolutely True Fishing Stories While We’re Fishing, or it’s "Bad Karma"

 

The Fin Nailer Dinette

The Fin Nailer Galley
GALLEY
  • Customers use the Galley to Prepare Lunch and Snacks.
  • We Provide a Bottomless Coffee Pot with Cups, Condiments, etc.
  • With 110v Inverter you can Warm Lunch and Snacks with the Microwave Oven
LARGE PRIVATE BATHROOM
  • Nothing is worse when you’re on the Water than having to use a small, uncomfortable Porta-Potty or Tiny Little Bathroom.
  • The Stool is Household Sized, and elevated to the proper height for our Customers Comfort.
  • Medicine Cabinet with Mirror.
  • 110v Power for Curling Irons, Dryers, Razors
  • Hand Soap & Towels are Provided.
Ready.....Set.....
Let's Go Have Fun!!
FISH ON !!!

 

The Fin Nailer Private Bathroom

The Fin Nailer Flybridge
You'll Love This Boat
The “Fin Nailer” was built for a Superior Combination of Comfort, Spaciousness, & Fishability.
Best of all She’s Sound. Mechanically Absolutely Reliable, Electrically Brand New.

She Sports the “Ray Hunt” Hull Design which by Most Standards makes her one of the most Sea Worthy 30’ Boats ever built.

From Top to Bottom she is Rigged with the Very Best Equipment Available!!

 

To Book Your Charter Fishing Trip

Please Call me, I prefer to schedule my charters directly with my Clients to insure I understand your concerns & desires.
Call Capt. Russ Jarvis
(269) 998-1599
We take Visa and Master Card
CaptRuss@finnailer.com
NOTE: I answer my cell phone 24/7,
email is checked less often. For quicker response, please call 269-998-1599.
(NO SOLICITORS PLEASE)
Book Your Fishing Charters Early as Premium Fishing Times and Weekends go Quickly!