The "Fin Nailer" Lake Michigan Salmon Fishing Charter Boat
 
The Fin Nailer Boat
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She's Everything a

Fishing Charter 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" Lake Michigan Fishing Charter Boat 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"Salmon Fishing Charter Boat 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 Lake Michigan Fishing Charter Boats in 30-38’ Class
  • I’ve had 4 Anglers Fighting Salmon 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.
  • 3 Vector Down Riggers
  • 51 Fishing Rod Holders to move things around & Manage the "Trout & Salmon Fishing Program".
  • Pro Blaster Deck Wash System to rinse her down as we Charter Fish.
LARGE FLY BRIDGE
  • Great Views of Lake Michigan & the Salmon Fishing Action.
  • Comfortable Seating for 5 Adults
  • Helm Station, Marine Electronics Communications & Fishing Charter Boat Operations Consoles.
  • Bimini Top with Clear Operable Windows.
  • 110v Outlets to use Fans and/or Heaters at Sea for Customer Comfort during your Fishing Charter.
  • Great place for Customers to congregate during a Lake Michigan Salmon Fishing Charter when it’s not your turn to Eat Lunch, Talk over Business, Enjoy the Views, Watch the Fishing Rods, and Salmon Fishing Action Below!!

The Fin Nailer Flybridge

Catching Fish

Best of All!!!

I Built Her to Catch

Trout & Salmon!!!

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 during a Lake Michigan Salmon Fishing Charter.
  • Above Water Line Cabin allows for Great Views of Lake Michigan and the Back Deck Trout & Salmon Fishing Action.

 

COMFORTABLE DINETTE
  • Seats 4 Adults
  • Great for Eating Lunch, Talking over Business or Telling Old Lake Michigan Charter 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.
  • With 110v Inverter you can Warm Lunch and Snacks with the Microwave Oven
LARGE PRIVATE BATHROOM
  • On Lake Michigan Fishing Charters 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 Fishing Charter Boat
The “Fin Nailer” Lake Michigan Fishing Charter Boat 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 Fishing and Navigational Equipment Available!!

Captain's Pledge to My Charter Fishing Clients
I Truly Appreciate the Commitment & Trust My Clients place in me when they hire me as their Charter Boat Captain. I will do my Very Best to Treat you in a Safe, Professional, Patient, and Polite Manner, always keeping in mind that my Goal is for you to have the “experience you desire, and to be successful.” Whether it’s bonding with a Potential Client, Spend - Quality Time with Family or Friends, or Targeting the Big Trophy Salmon you’ve always wanted to catch, I will do my very best to help you have that Day. My Goal is to leave you with the opinion “That was Great” “That was an Awesome Day!!” “That was Better Than I’d Ever Hoped For!!”, “I Can’t Wait To Go Again!!” This is my Promise to you and the “Scale to Which I Hold Myself Accountable.
Capt. Russ Jarvis “Nailer”

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)

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