Casa Vieja Lodge

Fleet Gallery

Below are pictures and descriptions of our fleet.Click on the thumbnails to enlarge images.

Release

A 37-ft Merritt built in 1961 by Buddy Merritt himself. He called the 37 "The Perfect Fishing Boat" and built her with one purpose in mind...to raise and catch fish. Since hull number 8 was launched she was kept as a private yacht in Stuart, Florida.

In 1999, she was meticulously restored and repowered with twin 450 hp Cummins Diesels giving her a 24 knot cruising speed.

Hosting up to five anglers, Release is the Queen of the fleet. Set up in the classic day boat style, that means plenty of comfortable seating in the shade but not out of the action. Forward of the salon and below are the head and galley where our mates prepare delicious snacks and hot lunches. Release's open teak cockpit and clean wake make her truly a "World Class" fishing machine. Her ability to back down at high speeds and spin on a dime make catching doubles, triples and quads seem easy. The combination of it all makes her the ultimate fly fishing boat! On March 11, 2006 the Release set the new one day record for sailfish caught fly fishing - 57.

Intensity

Launched in 1993 and immaculately maintained, the 37-ft Gamefisherman has 900 HP of diesel power and the capability of real speed to maximize your fishing time! Up to five anglers will enjoy an unforgettable day aboard Central America's most famous game boat. A longtime member of the old Fins 'n Feathers fleet, she's an incredible fish raiser.

Captain Mike Sheeder View Video

Rum Line

This 40-ft Gamefisherman was built in 1989. Originally called the Jolly Roger and most recently - Jungle Rules while operating in Costa Rica . The boat has a top speed of 24kts with twin CAT 3408's, can easily fish five anglers in comfort. While in Stuart, Fla, it recently had a quarter million dollar re-fit before being shipped to Guatemala.

Captain Chris Sheeder View Video

Pelagian

A truly exceptional example of the Rybovich day boat, the company that invented the modern day sportfisherman.  This classic has been fully restored including new Cat diesels in 2005.  This 1961, 37-ft offers the same day boat style that the traditionalist demand.

Pelagian has always been one of Fins ‘n Feathers best fish raisers and most requested boats.  She has held the record for most billfish caught in a single season for two years.  The Pelagian fishes four anglers in comfort.

Captain Jason Brice View Video

Spindrift

This 38-ft Stolper 380 Tournament Express custom built in '98 out of Stuart, Florida. She is the essence of a no-compromise fishing machine!!! Powered by twin Cummins diesels, Spindrift has been engineered to have a low frequency hull signature said to attract fish. Cruising at 25 kts with comfortable bench seating for up to six, the Spindrift's raised bridge deck gives anglers an excellent and unobstructed view of the baits. Below deck you will find a well appointed fully air conditioned cabin with ample space to lay down on the way back into port from your action packed fishing day.

Finest Kind

"Finest Kind", a 40-ft Whiticar, is Guatemala's premier charter boat. This legendary sport fishing machine offers the finest tackle and a fast comfortable ride with its dual Cummins Diamond series 450hp engines.

Traveling to and from your fishing grounds is as fantastic an experience as the fishing itself. Onboard the "Finest Kind" you can relax in an air-conditioned salon featuring a full entertainment center with IPod connectivity and CD player, for your listing enjoyment. The galley is equipped with refrigerator and freezer, a microwave oven and a stovetop. Hot lunches such as cheeseburgers, dolphin and chicken sandwiches are a trade mark of the fleet. An unforgettable trip awaits you aboard the Finest Kind.

Captain Ron Hamlin View Video

Captain Hook

She is a 43-ft Merritt built in 1974 as the Sansouri. Later sold to Capt. Joe Lopez who named it Prowess and in turn, led Maudi Lopez to her 1,073-pound Atlantic blue marlin record in 1982 off St. Thomas. Next the boat was called the Buddy Boy then being brought to Guatemala in 2004 as the Nany. Today she is called the Captain Hook and has undergone an extensive re-furbishing, including air conditioning and re-powering with 6C Cummins engines. She fishes five anglers in style.