THE EQUALISER CHARTER BOAT (GRISMBY)
SEA FISHING
Experienced Anglers | Novice Anglers | Angling Club Trips | Individual & Small Group Bookings | Target Species Fishing | Wreck Fishing
DIVING CHARTERS
Diving Club Charters | Commercial Diving Charters | Small Group Diving Bookings | Wreck Diving | Reef Diving | Scenic Dives
SIGHTSEEING
Dolphin & Seal Sightseeing | Marine Birds Sightseeing | Humber Estuary Sightseeing | Coastal Scenery Sightseeing | SSSI Sightseeing
WATER TESTING
Marine Water Testing | Sewage Effluent Outlet Testing | Industrial Outlet Water Testing | Commercial Charter Testing Platform
SURVEYING
Pier, Jetty & Sea Wall Inspections | Bridge Foundation Inspections (Humber & River Hull) | Wind Farm Underwater Inspections | Sandbank Surveys
SAFETY STANDBY BOAT
Marine Construction Safety Standby Boat | Marine Events Safety Standby Boat | Wind Farm Workers Safety Standby Boat
The Equaliser
The Equaliser is an AQUASTAR 38 twin FORD SABRE 212 engine boat. Cruise speed around 16-18 knots with a top speed of 22-24 knots. She is 11.7 meters long by 3.66 meters wide giving a large deck area including seating ALL AROUND. Fully licenced and insured for 12+2 crew 60 mile from a safe haven. EQUALISER is equipped with Many chart Plotters, GPS, Radar, Sonar, Side Scan sonar, (Giving pin-point accuracy when locating wrecks or prominent fish holding features) DSC radio with AIS, and full safety equipment. Rod hire and tackle available. Tea Coffee Chocolate Bovril and Soup supplied FREE.
Licensed For: up to 12 passengers
Code Of Practice: 60-mile Cat 2
Hours: 8hr / 10hr / 12hr / 24hr Trips
Boat Specification: AQUASTAR 38 Twin Engine Boat
Facilities: Refreshments, Cubical toilet. Ladies Welcome. All Round Seating.
About The Skipper
Over 50 Years Seafaring Experience
Jon has been going to sea for around 50 years, having been taught the rules of the sea by his late father in a rowing boat aged 8 yrs. Since then he has been involved with Charter boats around the UK, Channel Islands and Southern Ireland. Jon has an Unrestricted Skippers Licence and has also done his time within the RNLI All Weather Lifeboat. So has vast experience of Safety at Sea. Jon is an Experienced Sea Angler having fished all-round the uk. He was also involved with the perfected technique of Up Tiding with John Rawle, Bob Cox and Kevin Benham in the early 80’s out of Bradwell Essex and is always on hand to help and advise, having caught most species of fish in his experienced life-time.
Sea Fishing Charters
Bookings for individuals and/or groups up to 12 people
Our sea fishing charter trips offer an exciting activity that’s suitable for everyone. We offer individual bookings or private group (up to 12 people) charter trips. Our boat is suitable for serious and inexperienced anglers alike. For the inexperienced we can provide instruction, tackle and equipment for those wanting to try sea fishing for the first time. For experienced anglers we can utilise our unparallelled knowledge of the area to target specific species.
Fishing is a fantastic way to get out on the water, have fun and learn more about the local marine environment. We provide a safe and experienced service to all. The boat is MCA accredited, insured and has all the required safety features. Get in touch if you have any questions!
Offshore Diving Charters
Wreck/Hard/Reef Dive Trips for up to 12 people
Grimsby has some of the best dive sites in the country. We have diving sites that will suit everyone no matter what their diving preferences. We know how, when and where to take you! The Humber Estuary has been a busy shipping channel for centuries. There are a significant number of wrecks in the area. Our skipper has visited over 50 wreck sites within the boats 60 mile range, from 18th century sailing ships to, warships and merchant ships in fact we are still discovering more wrecks each and every year.
Their are wrecks at all types of depth and are well suited to every levels of the sport, just let us known a depth range you or your club wants to dive within and we’ll help make your choice of dives that is best suited to what you want to do.
Sightseeing Charters
Marine wildlife, birds and coastal scenery
Want to see some dolphins, seals or puffins? Come see them with us. Although we cannot guarantee that you will see every wildlife species on every trip our skipper has decades of experience in knowing where the best places are to view them and will maximise your chances of success.
Or do you want a different perspective of the Humber Bridge, Immingham, the Humber Estuary or the coastal scenery? Barring fog our skipper can happily show you the delights of this beautiful coastal scenery.
Our fully equipped boat has an offshore range of 60 miles and can carry upto 12 people. Its relatively low draft means that we can approach near to many coastal areas and SSSIs from the Wash to Bridlington.
You will be sure to have a memorable time, be sure to bring a camera!
Commercial Charters
Transportation of goods & people; guarding and safety boat
Sea Charters Grimsby provide a charter service for a wide variety of commercial enterprises. Our boat is fully licensed and insured to carry up to 12 people (plus 2 crew) and up to 1 tonne of cargo/equipment. We are available for charter to marine construction, surveying, engineering projects, people to work transportation and port to port deliveries throughout the Humber region up to 60 miles offshore.
Our vessel is commercially licensed for use on inshore, tidal, coastal waterways and up to 60 miles from safe harbour under the command of our qualified boat master and crew.
Water Testing & Surveying
The Equaliser can be used for all kinds or water testing and marine surveying work
The Equaliser can provide a stable platform for all kinds of scientific and surveying work. Including monitoring sea depths and sand bank locations, wreck finding, inspections of marine structures including wind farms. WE can provide transportation to and from wind farms for engineers inspections, for upto 12 people including 1 tonne of cargo/equipment.
We can provide a safe platform for commercial organisations and universities for sea water testing, testing of outfall pipes and other scientifc research. From one off bookings to regular ongoing charters, we can provide a suitable platform for your needs.