Captain Available

[FESS]

This is the real deal folks....u snooze......and u know the rest.....
Will the avitar quote thing eventually get to the "sail-boats suck" line...if so I'll hang...

[captbigjohn]

Thanks for the tumbs up.

[captbigjohn]

I am also available for deliveries at this time.
I have received a few contacts from here. Thanks and keep them coming.

[captbigjohn]

Bumping her up. Thanks

[captbigjohn]

Here is my resume. I want to thank everyone for the encouraging words and for the leads I have received.
Capt. John A. Pfeiffer
257 Deerwood Circle
Unit 7
Naples, Florida 34113
908-675-6700 cell
239-793-6762 home
E-mail captbigjohn@yahoo.com

Summary of qualifications Licensed 100 ton master for 24 years, 5th issue of license. Involved with the sportfishing industry for 30 years. Knowledgeable of all mechanical systems on vessels up to 76ft. Experienced with all types of fishing from live bait to fly fishing. Have extensive experience from blue water to flats fishing from New England to Florida, Bahamas and Mexico. Tournament winner. Comfortable with family and guests. Excellent communication skills. Integrity and long term commitment.

Education

1973 Graduated from Shore Regional H.S. West Long Branch, NJ
1974 – 1975 Attended Trenton State College, Ewing, NJ


Professional Experience

2007 July to September
Bertram Yachts
3663 W. 21 St
Miami, Fl 33142
David Pagliughi, Domestic Sales Manager
Captain of the Bertram 63’ factory demo vessel
for the Northeast Campaign.
Fished the Ocean City White Marlin Open, Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament and Mid Atlantic $500,000. Entertained prospective buyers.



2003 to August 2007
Chuck Seergy
Leasing Partners Capital
Wayne, NJ
Captain of a 61ft Viking Sport Fish.
Duties include day to day maintenance. Scheduling for travel and tournaments, responsible for mechanical and cosmetic maintenance and budget. Traveled from Bahamas, Florida, New Jersey, New England and North Carolina.
Participated in tournaments in NJ, Florida and Bahamas
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl and Brielle, NJ










1999 to 2003
John Goullet and Doug Andersen
Viking Systems LLC
Iselin, NJ
Captain of a 50ft Viking, the Sea ++
Duties included day to day maintenance. Scheduling for tournaments and
travel including NY Harbor dinner cruises for business clients and family vacations to New England.
Miami, Fl and Atlantic Highlands, NJ

1996 to 1999
Dale Friedman
Headstrong Inc
East Brunswick, NJ
Captain of 41ft Viking, Kant Lose
Duties included day to day maintenance and a full refurbishing of vessel. Traveled from New Jersey to New England, Florida, Bahamas for vacations and fishing.
Sombrero Key, Fl and Brielle, NJ



1990 to 1995
Marco Ski and Watersports
Marco Island, Fl
Mark Bahr
Boat captain, trained other captains from US and Europe for Parasail Vessel Operation, also research and development of water sports related products.
Instrumental in creating safety guide lines and equipment maintenance schedules as an industry standard.

1978 to 1990
J and H lawn Maintenance
Oceanport, NJ
Owner and Operator

1986 to 1988
Canyon Runner Sport Fishing
Pt. Pleasant, NJ
Capt. Joe Larosa
Captain of charter boat. Canyon and shark fishing the NJ coast

1986 to 1990
Sure Cure Charters
Pt. Pleasant, NJ
Owner and operator
Fishing inshore and offshore species on a 26ft Robalo.



Professional memberships IGFA Certified Captain
Member of the Coastal Conservation Association Florida





References

Chuck Seergy, Owner of the Cisco Kid, 973-317-2802
John Goullet, Sea++, 732-259-5942
Capt. Roy Krum, 772-263-0639
Capt. John Mautner, Heart to Heart, 732-842-8278 or 732-766-5444
Capt. Chris Distefano 732-280-0755
Capt. Paul Dalik, Crisdel 732-814-1369
Mike Burke, HMY Yacht Sales 561-722-1063
David Pagliughi , Bertram Yachts 910-622-3535 or 305-219-8318
More references on request.

[captbigjohn]

Hey folks. Boy it is tough out there. I still have not found a captain position after several months beating the bushes. Just keep me in mind if you have any leads. Thanks, Capt. John