charter to swains

[rusco]

I'm interested in an 8 to 10 person boat to charter from Gladstone to the Swains in Sept or Oct 2004. Can anyone advise whether Pentana,Norval or Reef Knot are still running or have been retired due to GBRMP zone changes. I understand Pentana was up for sale...Is it still?.
OR if there are any other boats of similar size now running to the Swains.

[bugman]

Rusco,

Check out Kanimbla - don't have a bad word to say.

Bugman

[RobK]

Kanimbla have an awesome reputation. I made an inquiry recently and their earliest opening was 2006! Obviously doing something right.

Rob

[rusco]

Thanks bugman and RobK... A couple of my friends are not interested in fishing from dorys at all... age prevents them from being too adventurous these days but they love their fishing and haven't missed a Swains trip in four years. Was asking about smaller boats 50/60 footers 8 to 10 passengers... its hard to find vacancies for three on a preferred charter. And as RobK says Kanimblas earliest vacancy was 2006...These guys might not go that distance.regards.