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twenty years, with more than ten years of charter and commercial fishing experience. He and his crew
charter and commercial fish year round off the North Carolina coast. He has participated in several
commercial fisheries over the years, including; beach seining large migratory Stripers off the north
beaches of North Carolina's Outer Banks, gill netting Spots, and hook and line commercial harvests of
giant Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi, King Mackerel, and Grouper.
The safety and comfort of the customers is our foremost priority. Captain Mike has years of rough
water experience, and the Offshore Account is an extremely seaworthy vessel; however, we take careful
consideration to the current weather pattern, sea conditions, and wind speeds and direction before we
leave port, as well as throughout the duration of the fishing trip.
Capt. Mike is a United States Coast Guard licensed captain and certified in child and adult CPR
and first aid. In addition, the Offshore Account is a commercially inspected vessel by the U.S. Coast
Guard; these commercial safety requirements far exceed those required for charter vessels of its size. A
list of safety equipment can be found below under the boat description.
The captain and crew of the Offshore Account have the years of experience necessary to put fish in
the box, regardless of the conditions. We rely on loyal customers and repeat business, so we will go the
extra mile and stay the extra hour if necessary. The Offshore Account has been found in the following
publications: Wrightsville Beach Magazine, Outrider Magazine, and the Fisherman's Post. Come join
us aboard the Offshore Account and experience the rush of offshore sport fishing at its finest!
Beam: 11.5 ft.
Fuel: Gasoline, 300 gallons
Fresh Water Capacity: 60 gallons
Cruise Speed: 18 - 20 knots
Instrumentation:
Furuno 16 mile radar, Furuno GPS/ Chartplotter/ Fishfinder,
Sitex Autopilot, Garmin Map76 GPS, Apelco Loran,
Garmin 320C Colorscope Fishfinder, ICOM VHF radio,
Globalstar Satellite Cell Phone
Safety Equipment:
DBC Solas A Life Raft; 406 mhz EPIRB; Offshore Flare Kit; First Aid Kits; Satellite Cell Phone;
throw ring with safety rope; life jackets with reflective tape, light stick, mirror, and whistle; Captain is
certified in child and adult CPR and first aid.
Whether its 5 miles or 50, the Offshore Account provides a comfortable ride to the fishing grounds.
Beginning at the stern, there is a large fishing deck with a fighting chair/ bait station; fresh and saltwater
washdowns; 3 insulated in deck fish boxes; Rupp outriggers; Cannon downriggers; a 55 gallon livewell;
and a 55 gallon ice hold. There is a tuna tower above with controls, and it seats 3 people. The fully
enclosed cockpit has ample seating for up to 3 people on both the port and starbord sides of the boat.
Forward is the cabin: kitchenette with a sink (hot & cold freshwater), refrigerator, microwave, range,
and coffee maker; TV, DVD, CD player, Sirius satellite radio, multiple fans throughout. There are
four bunk beds, and a bathroom with shower forward of the cabin.
