Tracer
55' Sleeps 14
The Tracer was built in 1977 by Westport Shipyards, Inc in Westport Washington in 1978.
In spite of the Tracers age, she is a solid vessel with a well maintained 55 foot fiberglass hull.
With "rolling chocks" installed in 2001 to improve stability, the Tracer rides and handles better
than other boats of her size. She was also repowered in 2001 with twin John Deere 6081 diesel engines
with a combined total of 660 horsepower allowing her a top speed of more than 15 knots.
In 2006 the "crows nest" was replaced with a lighter and more useable "bucket" which improved underway
stability and enhanced crew saftey while working aloft. A duplicate set of power and steering controls
were installed in the bucket in 2007 which will enable the Captain to navigate while looking for fish.
To further enahance safety at sea, a state-of-the art satellite telephone with data capabilities has been
installed to compliment the Tracer's existing technology of GPS, radar, sonar, sounding and communication
equipment.
The Tracer is a USCG documented vessel (offical number 588837). According to the USCG COI for the Tracer,
our permitted route includes, "Pacific Ocean area between Point Conception, California and latitude 30 degrees
11 minutes north, not more than 60 miles off the baseline extending from Point Conception to Cape San Lucas,
Baja California, Mexico". These are the prime Southern California albcore, bluefin tuna, and yellowfin tuna
fishing grounds.
The vessel has comfortable accomodations for up to 14 passengers which include spacious bunks and two
indoor heads. The full service galley is equiped with a grill and convection microwave oven.
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Captain Tommy Scherl
Year 2010 Charter Rates
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The
charter rates outlined below are listed for trips taken
Monday through Thursday (M-T) and those taken Friday,
Saturday or Sunday (F,S,S). The numbers found in
parenthesis refer to the number of passengers
accommodated at the quoted charter rate. The prices quoted are based on fuel at $2.75 per gallon.
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| Trip Length |
July - Sept |
Oct - June |
| One Day |
$3,425 (14) |
$3,425(14) |
| 1.5 Day |
$6,330 (14) |
$5,850 (14) |
| Two Day |
$7,570 (14) |
$7,140 (15) |
| 2.5 Day |
$8,415 (10) |
$8,220 (10) |
| Nov - May |
| 3/4 Day Coronado Islands |
$1,950 (20) |
plus permits |
| March - May |
| 2 Day Punta Colonett |
$5,130 (14) |
plus permits |
Prices include meals, snacks and Mexican Permits.
The price does not include filleting, soft drinks, bottled water beer, tackle or applicable excise taxes.
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| Depending on the price of fuel,
it may be necessary to impose a fuel surcharge at the end of the trip based on the
based on the difference of the fuel used and the 2007 price of fuel and the distance traveled.
The Captain will advise the Chartermaster before or as soon as it becomes known that we will have to
travel farther to get the fish.
Please do not bring any coolers, ice chests, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs,
weapons or explosives aboard the Tracer. |
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Website: www.TracerSportfishing.com |
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