Equipment

OUR BOATS

We feature 25 foot Starcraft Chieftain boats.  These aluminum hull boats are super energy efficient and allow us to use less fuel, and keep our rates the lowest in the area. They are rugged and well-equipped workhorses that offer protection from the elements. Our boats receive routine safety inspections conducted by the law enforcement division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

CONVENIENCE

For all on board, boats are equipped with a cuddy toilet, built-in drink cooler,  12V USB phone charging station and a wi-fi hot spot. 

SAFETY

Is our overriding priority at Thumbs Up Charter Services. Our boats are fully equipped professional charter fishing boats:

• Dual Raymarine chart plotters
• Depth sounder
• Digital radar
• Live satellite weather tracking
• Dual GPS receivers
• Dual VHF marine radios
• EPIRB
• Reserve battery & reserve fuel tank
• Automatic fire suppression
• Bilge fume/water alarms
• Life raft
• Stand by outboard motor completely independent of all other on-board systems. 

Fishing tackle and equipment is provided for your use.  You will need to buy a Michigan fishing license for all anglers age 17 & over coming on the boat link here.

Equipment consists of:

• Raymarine fish sonar and autopilot
• Big Jon down riggers/rod trees
• Church planer boards
• Shakespeare rods & Penn reels
• Moor Electronics depth-adjustable temp/speed sensors. 

In addition, our hydraulic  trolling plate allows for precise control of trolling speed on Saginaw Bay for maximum fishing opportunities.