Sea Boots Charters, Capt. Jim Sharpe
P.O. Box 421203
Summerland Key, FL 33042-1203
Office: 305-745-1530
Toll Free: 800-238-1746
Email: seaboots5@aol.com
Sea
Boots Charters was started over 20 years ago by Jim Sharpe a Captain
with more than 50 years of experience in Big Game Fishing in the Florida
Keys, Bahamas and South Florida. The name Sea Boots was taken from a
world famous charter boat and Captain by the name of Buddy Carey out
of Pier Five in Miami Florida. Capt. Jim's father Red Sharpe, Buddy Carey
and world famous Captain Tommy Gifford were all in the Coast Guard together
aboard a boat called the Black Swan. Capt Jim grew up working on charter
boats in Miami at Pier five fishing with captain Lonny Cambel on the
Wahoo, Fred Harvey on the Papa Sea Gull and John Sacon on the Martha
Mary. For more information aboytr Key West Fishing Charters contact us.
Sea Boots Charters was born out of Capt. Jim's love for big game fishing and his compassion for all the professional's (doctor's, Lawyers, nurses, fire fighters and policeman) working in high stress environment. Taking fishing to the leading edge was Capt. Jim's stress relief during and after riding Medical Rescue with Metro Dade Fire Rescue in Miami for 28 years.
The Sea Boots is Born
In 1988 Capt. Jim had Claude build one of the Torres 43 Foot hulls with
wheelhouse and flying bridge. This was a shell only, no floor, bulkheads
etc. Capt Jim and his son Jim began the task of finishing the boat.
Capt. Jim's vision was to have no wood in the boat; this would eliminate
weight and keep the boat as light as possible. This was accomplished
by laminating sheets of ½ inch closed cell foam with fiberglass
for all bulkheads, walls and floors. Even the keel was foam and fiberglass.
Capt. Jim knew from past experience that his new boat must be lightweight
for speed and economy but more importantly it must draft no more than
39 inches of water. This is a tall order considering that the Sea Boots
is carrying 700 gallons of fuel, 200 gallons of water, two crew and
six anglers. Not to mention a 900-horse power cat diesel, northern
light generator, air conditioners and equipment. And lets not forget
a twenty-six foot high tuna tower with controls. Well after two years
of careful planning and a lot of work Capt. Jim's vision came to reality.
A big thank you to my son for all his hard work helping to make the Sea boots a reality. For more information about Key West Fishing Charters please contact us.
Capt. Jim carries a United States Coast Guard Masters Captains License
and has logged more than 50 years of experience in the Florida Straights
and Gulf Stream. Our mate is also equally experienced in people and fishing
skills together they have 130 years of experience on the water. Our 43-foot
sport fisherman the Sea Boots specializes in all types of Offshore Fishing
Charters. We fish for snapper, grouper, mackerel, cobia, wahoo, tuna,
sail, marlin and shark depending on what our anglers want to catch and
which species are available. Weather you are entertaining Corporate Cliental
or enjoying a nice day on the water with family and friends you can count
on friendly, courteous and professional treatment at Sea Boots. Our equipment
is the best from spin to trolling gear. Fishing techniques change with
the feeding habits of our game fish, slow trolling live baits during
some seasons or trolling with dead bait or lures during others. Sight
casting baits with spin tackle is certainly one of our most exciting
methods but must match the season. For FAQ's about our Charters
How to arrange a charter aboard the Sea Boots.
You can e-mail us at seaboots5@aol.com,
call at 800-238-1746 or 305-745-1530 locally
WE also sell a wide variety of How to Fishing Videos and E-Books
In order to confirm your charter reservation a 150.00 deposit is required.
We accept money orders or check for deposit, payment with credit cards
is accepted once you arrive. We have a seven day cancelation policy. Key West Fishing Charters
A check or money order for $l50.00 deposit can be mailed to Sea Boots
at P.O. Box 421203, Summerland Key, Fl. 33042 For More information about Pricing etc, See our Charter Information
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