{"id":23207,"date":"2020-08-04T16:00:52","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T16:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yanmar.com\/marine\/?page_id=23207"},"modified":"2020-08-04T16:00:52","modified_gmt":"2020-08-04T16:00:52","slug":"reliable-yanmar-engines-are-finest-choice-for-hawaii-sportsfishing-fleet","status":"publish","type":"testimonial","link":"https:\/\/www.yanmar.com\/marine\/testimonial\/reliable-yanmar-engines-are-finest-choice-for-hawaii-sportsfishing-fleet\/","title":{"rendered":"Finest Kind"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Reliable YANMAR Engines are \u2018Finest\u2019 Choice for Hawaii Sportfishing Fleet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since the installation of twin YANMAR diesel engines through distributor Boatswain\u2019s Locker, Finest Kind Charters\u2019 three fishing boats have logged a huge combined total of 130,000 engine hours, proving the YANMAR partnership to be the lasting solution for dependable power all year round, saving on fuel and peace of mind for the business and its customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finest Kind Sportfishing Charters is the only Owner Operated, and 3rd generation, company in Maui, with Captain David Hudson at the helm since 1973. Capt. Dave has over 40 years of experience, operating out of Lahaina Harbor. Finest Kind Sportfishing consistently holds the catch records for Maui County.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Perfect Partnership<\/h2>\n \n

With a passion for fishing at the heart of its business,\u00a0Finest Kind Sportfishing Charters<\/a>\u00a0in Maui, Hawaii, is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and quality in all aspects of its operation, from an extensive local knowledge of the best fishing locations to the upkeep of its fleet and equipment. Captain Dave Hudson has been at the helm since 1973, passing on the benefit of decades of experience and record catch achievements to satisfied customers enjoying charter trips out of Lahaina Harbour.<\/p>\n

Seven days a week, year-round operation, and multiple charters a day mean that Finest Kind must minimize the risk of equipment breakdown on their vessels and prevent enforced downtime which may cause loss of business and disappointed customers. To keep the fleet at the ready at all times, it is critical that the three fishing vessels, Exact, Finest Kind and Reel Hooker, are powered by dependable and efficient engines that can be trusted to perform at the highest level and last over the years.<\/p>\n

More than 30 years ago, Finest Kind, looking for the right engine partner to keep its fleet on the water and answer all its repower needs, turned to\u00a0Boatswain\u2019s Locker<\/a>, a California business supplying marine equipment to an Authorized YANMAR Dealer Network in the Southwest US, Hawaii, and parts of Mexico. Costa Mesa-based Boatswain\u2019s Locker was established in 1939 and bought by the current CEO Dan Gribble in 1986 to oversee its continued growth as one of the leading marine engine and engine accessories distributors in the western US and the region\u2019s exclusive servicing distributor for YANMAR marine diesel engines.<\/p>\n

Today, Captain Dave\u2019s commitment to YANMAR engines and service continues to strengthen, as his sportfishing business thrives with the combined support of his local authorized YANMAR dealer and distributor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n

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Finest Kind\u2019s fleet is meticulously maintained and crewed to ensure every trip and private charter is a success, whether the quest is for Mahi-mahi, Marlin, Ono, Ahi, or perhaps to see the majestic humpback whales in their Pacific habitat. Some customers even choose to hire the Finest Kind boats as a memorable way to say farewell to a loved one, so it is essential that everything runs smoothly.<\/p>\n

Captain Dave selected reliable twin YANMAR diesel engines to power each vessel with the expectation that the hours would quickly pile up, due to Hawaii\u2019s year-round good weather and demand from tourists. Running the boats every day is vital to maximize the business potential and customer numbers, with Finest Kind switching the crews to keep the trips operating seamlessly.<\/p>\n

F\/V\u00a0Finest Kind<\/em>, a 37\u2019 Merritt build in 1964 and described as \u2018the perfect fishing boat\u2019, has been restored and repowered with twin YANMAR 6LY2 350 hp marine diesel engines for a 24 knot cruising speed. Fast, clean and comfortable, tournament-equipped Bertram 31 Sport Fisherman F\/V\u00a0Exact<\/em>\u00a0is equipped with twin YANMAR 4LH 230 hp diesel engines. Finally, F\/V\u00a0Reel Hooker<\/em>, a tournament-equipped 35 foot Bertram with live bait wells, has twin YANMAR 6LY2 370 hp diesels installed for a fast, comfortable ride.<\/p>\n

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“I have had many brands of diesel engines in my fleet throughout the early years. YANMAR is by far the best engine for fuel savings and durability out there.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I have had many brands of diesel engines in my fleet throughout the early years. YANMAR is by far the best engine for fuel savings and durability out there.<\/blockquote>\n