GLF Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 How many, if any, fish without a first mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Craig Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Not me although I am seriously thinking about getting rid of the bridge boat so I can do just that, with the rising costs it's just another way to try to make a profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 My Dad and I are both Captains and 99% of the time we are both there. If one of us can't make it, we run the trips solo. If and when my Dad hangs it up, I'll run solo daily... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptLevi Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I ran a number of trips solo last season. While all went well and I did show a decent profit, a few customers did comment on the lack of a mate. Sportboat has a 27 year history of keeping a first mate on all trips. We are one of only a couple who do out of St. Joe. So I attempt to always have a competent and friendly mate running the lines.The only exception is when I get folks calling for a discounted trip. I can reduce the cost a smidgen if they agree to no mate onboard. This usually involves 1 -2 person trips only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Knight Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 If they're regular customers I'll run solo & let them steer while I set lines or net the fish. They don't have a problem with that. Some have been coming out with me for over 20 years. If they're new guys I always have a mate with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addiction Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 I only run with a Mate if requested and let them know there is a extra 50$ add to the trip for the mate. My auto pilot holds a good course and the raymarine radar gives me a quick view of the traffic around me while setting lines and netting fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nature Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I try to have a mate when fishing in close to piers, breakwaters, etc.--mostly spring and fall. In the summer, offshore season where boats are spread out, I rely on the autopilot and save the mate fee and tip for myself. Helps with the high gas prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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