FREEMAN 34 VH
Her name is “Catchalottafish”……
Her name is “Catchalottafish”! She is a brand new 2018 Freeman 34 VH, with Twin 300 H.P. Yamaha Four Stroke Outboards! Her LOA is 34′ 2″, which gives the angler many options. She is a performance catamaran with a wide beam of 10′ 10″, which makes her extremely stable in big seas. This gives her the security and fish-ability of a big boat. However, the Freeman 34VH is extremely versatile with a very shallow draft of 18”. This means that she is able to get many places where the “Big Boats” just cannot. All of this adds up to a boat with the agility and versatility to handle many types of fishing.
Her equipment… she is loaded….
Twin Yamaha Four Stroke engines with Yamaha Command Link Plus fuel management give us the ability to reduce the risk of “sticker shock” that you would likely get with many of the charter boats. She has top of the line United States Coast Guard Approved Safety Equipment including an EPIRB and is built to withstand the rigors of offshore saltwater fishing.
This is a very safe, dry, and reliable vessel with an electronics package that is state-of-the-art! With two Simrad NSS Evo 3 16″ touchscreen Color GPS/ Chartplotters, with Navionics Platinum + Offshore Marine Cartography, Sirius XM radio, and a Simrad NSS Evo 3 7″ touchscreen Color GPS/ Chartplotter in the upper station (yes she has a tower with full controls!!!). We also have the Simrad S5100 sounder with a 1KW transducer, a Simrad HALO 6KW open array radar, and the Simrad AP 24 Autopilot, and Structure Scan which is all coupled together through NEMA 2000,. This means that everything works everywhere!
Additional Features…..
In addition, she also has 3 SIMRAD VHF/ Scanner radios with 2 in the lower station, and one up above, a Cellular Phone, a JL AUDIO Marine MM100 Audio Bluetooth enabled head unit with Sirius XM radio, and 13…yes I said 13 JL Audio Speakers (3- 12″ subwoofer/ 6 – 8.8″ speakers/ 4 – 6.5″ speakers with 2 amplifiers)!
Other amenities include Marsh Tacky Carbon Fiber Outriggers, a large hard top to keep out of the sun, 64 rod holders, and a massive 400 quart insulated fish box in deck with a 600 quart coffin box on top. Three Live-wells (3 @ 65 gallons each) which are all lighted and gas tanks that hold 400 gallons of fuel!
Convenience….
The ladies always ask “is there is port-a-potty on board”? The answer is yes! For the ladies or long trips we do have a port-a-potty, and we also have a freshwater wash-down to wash your hands!
Tackle…only the best….
Catchalottafish Charters uses only the finest tackle. We only use Shimano rods and reels and for electric reels we use Kristal Reels. We will not compromise anything to lessen the value of your fishing experience!
A little more….
Most trips are total live bait trips, unless the targeted species does not require it. You will not have to worry about our boat compromising the quality of your fishing experience by dragging naked lures all day. We use many techniques from live chumming, drifting, kite fishing, slow trolling, Run n’ Gun, and anchoring with live bait. Most live baits are caught on our boat! We do not buy much live bait other than goggle eyes, shrimp, and crabs to ensure that the baits you use are frisky. This is a big part of a successful day of fishing. Catchalottafish Charters will hold nothing back to ensure that you get the absolute best fishing experience!
The Freeman 34 VH is not your ordinary fishing boat. It is truly a work of art, and the first catamaran of its kind. The performance and fish-ability along with the ride and comfort won’t leave you beat up at the end of the day like a lot of mono-hulls. Plus, you will get to the fishing grounds quickly and more importantly safely. With a top speed of 60 mph, a cruise of 40 mph, and a range of over 600 miles, this boat will get you where you want to go in a hurry! If you have never been on one before, catch up on the hype and you too will be a believer!
