Tarpon Fishing

FWC Public Workshops:

Potential Rule Changes for the Tarpon and Bonefish Fisheries

Share your input on these important issues by participating in a workshop!

TOPIC: The purpose of these workshops is to gather public input on potential changes in the tarpon and bonefish rules to make them catch-and-release only fisheries throughout Florida’s state and federal waters. 

Possible changes include:

·  Eliminating the tarpon bag limit and allowing the harvest and possession of a single tarpon in conjunction with a tarpon tag only when in pursuit of an IGFA record

·  Modifying the tarpon tag program, including reporting requirements and calendar year, and

·  Discontinuing the bonefish tournament exemption permit that allows tournament anglers to temporarily possess bonefish for transport to a tournament scale. 

TIME: 6-8 p.m. EDT

WHEN and WHERE:

·        April 1: St. Petersburg at Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, 100 Eighth Ave. S.E.

·        April 2: Dania Beach at IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum, 300 Gulf Stream Way

·        April 3: Key Colony Beach at City Hall, Mile Marker 53.5, 600 W. Ocean Drive

·        April 8: Statewide webinar and telephone conference call. Visit MyFWC.com/Fishing/Saltwater/Rulemaking/Workshops.

For more information call the Division of Marine Fisheries Management at 850-487-0554.

Please feel free to distribute this flyer to others who may be interested in attending one of these workshops.

Amanda Nalley

Public Information Specialist

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Division of Marine Fisheries Management

Brunswick Boat Group

Brunswick Boat Group president Andy Graves says the company has not made a decision to sell the Florida plant that is ceasing operation by summertime.

“For us, those are difficult decisions, but necessary ones,” Graves told Trade Only Today on Tuesday. “The size range, 40 to 65 feet, those markets have been significantly impacted post-recession. They did not recover last year. It’s our belief that we’re kicking along the bottom and that we’ll experience a steady recovery.”

Brunswick stopped production at the plant now because the company can support the new model launches of yachts without it and is able to produce Sea Ray cruisers, sport yachts and yachts at a rate 2.5 times current market demand, Graves told Trade Only.

“As we project out over the next three or four years, we think if we have the ability to triple production in our single facility, that’s enough to meet a large number of the potential scenarios in terms of demand,” Graves added. “If the markets rebounded beyond that, we have capital investments. Based on our current views of the marketplace, we think our capacity, particularly in our fiberglass lineup, is appropriate for the way the market’s evolving.”

Brunswick announced Monday that it would suspend yacht production at its Sykes Creek facility in Merritt Island, Fla., and consolidate production at its Palm Coast, Fla., plant. Production will end in June at Sykes Creek, where about 205 people build Sea Ray and Meridian models from 51 to 61 feet.

The laborers at Sykes Creek will have opportunities to work at the Palm Coast plant, Graves said.

“We have available opportunities for our hourly and salary employees at Palm Coast, as well as at other Boat Group sites, most notably at Boston Whaler which is near Sykes Creek," he said. "We hope to employ a large number of the affected employees at these other locations, provided they are able to manage the new commute. Unfortunately, there will be a reduction in employment across both our Sykes Creek salary and hourly employee base as a result of the plant closure."

Aquascan Runner inflatable!

The Runner tender series is a vibrant and multifaceted series of inflatable boats.
It was created to fill a void in the market, for the customers that needed a boat that was new and exciting without weighting a ton!

Not only is it brilliant at carrying plenty of passengers from ship to shore, it can also be outfitted to be the perfect excursion tender. Designed to pull double and even triple duty, you can carry dive equipment and coolers, or tow a skier.

A popular piece of optional equipment is this faux teak flooring. Soft and forgiving on your feet, it has the classic look of teak, without the weight of real teak and without getting hot. This faux teak can sit in the sun all day and your feet will be safe from abrasions and never get hot.

The upgraded ergonomic console has every instrument at your fingertip and it is also equipped with a seat, more passengers can join in on the fun.

The exact same model, can be equipped and design to be a classy high performance boat that will take everything you can throw at her, and still come out on top.

The same high quality craftsman ship is in each boat no matter how different and customized they are. Customer service and high quality of product  is really what Aquascan is looking to give to every customer.

If you like to be part of the Aquasca family do not hesitate to call us or come for a visit when you are in

Fort Lauderdale FL. 

Aquascan RIBs rating: 9 out of 10 based on 62 ratings. 14 user reviews.

Super Yacht tenders!

The company Aquascan Inc has been in business for more than 18 years in Florida.
We specialize in manufacturing custom yacht tenders.
Only the best materials are used to create unique boats for our customers. Every detail in the construction of the boats is well studied, analyzed and tested.

For many years we have been part of the marine industry in Florida, serving not only the american market but also the international seafaring community. Over the years we have seen many of our competitors come and go, every one of them has claimed to be the best and the only one capable of creating the best boat. We are very grateful to our customers for the support we have received through the years.

Aquascan Cobra jet

So it is only appropriate to start the 2013 saying thank you to all our regular and future customers for the vote of confidence.
Thank you!

Yacht tenders and jet boats!

A luxury yacht tender is a transport used to service and to provide support and entertainment to a private or charter yacht. Known commonly as the 'yacht's tender' a luxury yacht tender will often be a rigid inflatable (RIB) which features cushioned inflatable rubber inner tubes around its rigid hull to protect the yacht when in close contact.

Other types of luxury yacht tender include inflatable boats, which are almost completely synthetic rubber or plastic; center console boats, and also rigid inflatable boats (RIB's) which are usually constructed from materials such as fiberglass, wood, steel or aluminum with inflatable synthetic rubber or plastic pontoons. Multifunction dinghies have recently become available as yacht tenders. These dinghies can be rowed, motored, or sailed, and they also function as proactive lifeboats. Tenders are usually powered by outboard motor engines or inboard engines burning either gasoline or diesel. They use either propellers or more recently impellers as utilized by water jet boats.

Luxury yacht tenders like other types of ship's tender, often used to transport supplies and personnel, are also used for the entertainment and pleasure of the yacht's passengers. Accordingly, the tenders will be employed as pleasure craft or speed boats and for water skiing, wake boarding and also to transport and service leisure scuba set diving.

A jet tender entering the yacht garage.

Yacht tenders are also used as safety boats in case of an emergency, they will not substitute the life raft but it is a nice addition to the safety equipment on board.

In recent years there has been increased development in the luxury yacht tender market. There is now greater importance given to whether a yacht includes a large tender which boasts all the latest features. Private yachts are being built with stern garages which house the tender and also other associated 'water toys'. Powerful davits are installed on the yacht’s decks to mechanically lift increasingly heavier tenders.

Going to the wedding with a tender!

There are many companies which specialize in the design, construction and distribution of luxury yacht tenders. Some of the more established, and well known, suppliers for production and semi production tenders then others.

The increasing trend towards large custom tenders such as limousines, landing craft and chase boats is supported by classic boat builders. Because there is now a large and established tender industry, yacht tenders are also increasingly being used more widely by those who do not own or use yachts, but wish to enjoy their tender as an entertainment in its own right.

Jet Tenders and rigid hull inflatables!

What makes Aquascan different??

To better serve their customers, Aquascan is on a constant pursuit for perfection. “Good Enough” isn't good enough for their customers.

"40 years ago the first inflatable boat was invented with the purpose of safely and easily navigating the sea.

After all these years, we are always trying to re-invent the inflatable boat. Our knowledge base of the technical aspects of construction, the physics of buoyancy and the advancements in safety, far surpass those of the past. We like to stay ahead of the curve and move ahead.

We know more but not all, so in the pursuit of a better product, we constantly study and look for new techniques and stay on top of our customers’ needs.

There are a lot of inflatable boats out there but they are not all the same.

Mindless and repetitive assembly line production is not the way we do things. All of our vessels are intimately hand crafted with the mission of satisfying all our customer’s needs and wants."

The fiberglass hull is carefully made by hand; every single layer of fiberglass or Kevlar is carefully positioned. Not one boat is identical to the other; this is by choice, since every customer has different needs related not only to their taste and navigation style, but also their individual needs to perfectly fit the tender on their yacht.

"So when we say custom made yacht tender, we really mean custom made."

Each tube is carefully designed with the best fabric and material available in the market. It does not matter if we have to search around the world for the right materials that go into the fabrication of the inflatable boat.

A unique yacht tender made for you!

Fort Lauderdale boat show 2012.

The Fort Lauderdale boat show started as schedule on October 25.
Despite our good friend tropical storm Sandy every one was ready to work and to display the best product to the public.

Aquascan at FLIBS is presenting several Jet Tender and rigid inflatable boats.
 Aquascan is the only American company manufacturing rigid inflatable boats jet power in the USA!
 And very proud of it!
So with all the excitement of the first day who thinks about storms?
In Florida storms are very common and every one  was to busy to think about our friend Sandy the tropical storm.
Guess what! It was a big problem, this is a picture of how we worked the first day at the show.

But in Florida storms comes and goes so after the storm comes the nice weather so with a lot of wind and sun we are to our normal day at the show.

A Supercharge jet tender.

We are having a great show and presenting many new versions of our very well known jet boats.
The Supercharger 16 is one of the new models at the show.

Aquascan Cobra 16 Diesel

Aquascan Supercharger 16 jet

 More to come soon. Got to go is getting late for the show!

Fort Lauderdale boat Show

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the "Yachting Capital of the World" will host the 53rd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on October 25-29, 2012.
Aquascan will present the redesigned Sprinter F16 jet tender among other RIB tenders.

Over the last few years, many companies have either closed their doors (like Nautica International) or have moved their facilities overseas.
Aquascan on the other hand is still alive and well, continuing to produce high quality performance RIBS in our Fort Lauderdale plant.
Not only that, but we have also just opened up a new fiberglass and metal shop in West Palm Beach, FL. We are now the only RIB manufacturer in the Western hemisphere that produces jet RIBS, both gasoline and diesel.
Being a family company has made it easier to adapt to the new and always changing requirement from our customers, with that in mind we created 4DYDesign.
4DYDESIGN is the only full service interior design firm to follow the tenets of Feng Shui. Capable of providing a full array of design services not only for traditional residences, but also for the discerning yachting community.

This year you can find us on land at Bahia Mar at #1023 and in the Yacht Builders /Designers tent #0729.

Tenders

Water skiing with a jet tender Aquascan

A crew member.

A very special crew member in an Aquascan Tender at the Gallapagos.

Jet Tenders

AQUASCAN has developed the Sprinter FJet series to service the needs of the "no compromise" yacht tender market.

In response to a wave of customer requests, the company  created a new line of yacht tenders with jet propulsion designed specifically for Pershing, Riva and Ferretti Yachts. 

The Aquascan Sprinter Jet F10 comes with an array of custom features available at the customer’s request.

These tenders are custom designed to fit perfectly inside the garages of these yachts without compromising style and performance. 

Real World engineering designed with hands on experience that provides the ultimate performance, styling and durability.

The dynamic design and manufacturing team takes every opportunity to create and develop advancements in design and performance in response to the every changing needs of the tender boat market.

The Sprinter Jets are high performance, custom built jet tenders.The first jet tender was introduce to the market in 1995.

Although all the models have standard measurements and designs, they are all customizable in every sense of the word from the inside out.

The jet inflatable boat can be built with Carbon Fiber or Kevlar, design is limited only by your desires.

If height, width, length or weight is an issue, not to worry, Aquascan can customize all jet ribs to fit your requirements.

The four stroke inflatable jet boat was premiered at the 2001 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and has been our number one seller since.

Because Aquascan is a custom manufacturer of inflatable boats all of the base models have dozens of accessories available to them, and each model and accessory can be customized to your preference

Each Aquascan is hand built in Fort Lauderdale Florida. www.AquascanRibs.com