6.2.2016
The fishing continues to please anglers on the four hour trip. Captain Mike and Jim have been on the Lady Chris, heading to the Cape May Reef in search of Sea Bass. Some nice catches have been reported to 3 lbs. The first summer flounder of the season was also caught on the reef. The pool winners have been Joe Sutowski from East Strousburg, PA, Gregg McCarter of Dennisvile, NJ, Cain Tarquini, AJ Taraquini, and John Gordon of Broomall, PA. The night action also continues for Drum Fish with Captain Stan on Fridays and Saturdays at 6:00 PM. These trips are reservation recommended. The Day Trips are scheduled for 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM and are open boat. For details call (609)849-9453.
In other news the all new Miss Chris, which is a 75 foot Lydia Yachts, built in 1990 in Stuart, Florida, is nearing completion. Captain Jeff Stewart Jr. and Cheif Engineer Scott and Captain Jeff Stewart Sr. brought the boat up from her original Home Port of Ocean City, MD, where she sailed as the Judith M. Captain Jeff Stewart Jr. and his wife Leeann bought the boat in December 2015. Once the boat arrived in Cape May, NJ, the boat had the old Detroit Diesels removed. Two new 650 Horsepower, John Deere engines were installed along with new twin disc gears.
The new power package is Environmental Protection Agency Certified Tier III Clean Diesel Technology, offering cleaner burns, less emissions and lower fuel consumption, offering a very green diesel power experience. The new engines are not only clean, but quiet, offering a more enjoyable experience on the water. The boat has undergone a new Simplified Stability Test, to the satisfaction of the United States Coast Guard and is licensed for up to 144 passengers and 3 crew. The new boat is offshore capable up to 100 nautical miles offshore. This new vessel offers speed and comfort which come in handy in both inshore and offshore trips. Her Air Conditioned and Heated Cabins offer both sodas and bottled water along with draft beer and mixed cocktails. Hot and Cold Food can be available also.