Boat: 1984 Ocean 38, maintained in fabulous condition
Power: Twin Caterpillar 3208 TA diesels, 375 HP each, new in 1998
Maximum Speed: 32 knots
Cruising Speed: 20 knots
Medusa’s Largest Marlin to Date: 1000 pound Blue Marlin, 966 pound Black Marlin
Amenities: Air Conditioning, spacious cabin with comfortable seating and restroom facilities, large covered bridge area with seating for your entire group. There is also a beautiful teak cockpit deck with padded perimeter coaming, a Murray Brothers fighting chair, and built-in fish and ice coolers. The helm features a Si-Tex GPS/Plotter, Furuno Color Video Sounder, VHF, CB, and Autopilot all arranged in a convenient, easy to manage layout.
The Ocean 38 is a fast, comfortable and professionally maintained. The Medusa is well suited for fishing, whalewatching and cruising in comfort. Its reputation proves that the Medusa invites strikes, and has the ability to fight and chase the varied gamefish of Hawaii. The comfort provided between strikes makes Medusa the perfect charter boat for everyone from the novice to the serious angler. The Medusa has the room to accommodate your charter of up to six passengers in comfort whether it is a half day whale watching tour or a full day of big game fishing.
Fishing Gear: Predominant gear is Shimano Tiagra 130 pound 2-speed reels with custom built rods, 50-class rods and other light tackle spinning and casting gear also on board for baiting and light tackle situations. Spreaderless Lee competition riggers compliment the lines of the boat, and Medusa also carries multiple stick gaffs, flying gaffs, nets, and lures to ensure maximum production for a day of fishing.