Our Boats

Finest Kind

The Finest Kind is a Tournament Equipped Classic 37 foot Merritt, Fast and comfortable.  Equipped with live bait wells.  We fish with live bait,  dead bait, strip bait and lures.  Whatever will work in a given situation on a given day. Finest Kind is a Tournament equipped with Gold Shimano Tiagra 2 speed reels and Penn International reels,  from the light to the big 130s.

Finest Kind is a 37’ Merritt built-in 1964 by Buddy Merritt himself.  He called the 37 “THE PERFECT FISHING BOAT” and built her with one purpose in mind… to catch and raise fish.  Since hull number 12 was launched she has been meticulously restored and repowered with twin 330hp American made Cummins Diesels giving her a 24-knot cruising speed.

AUKAI

The Aukai is a Tournament Equipped 43 foot Viking Convertible Sportfisher – and the Viking 43 is widely considered one of the finest sportfishing hulls ever built. Fast, powerful, and built for one thing: putting you on fish.

Equipped with live bait wells, we fish with live bait, dead bait, strip bait and lures – whatever the fish want on a given day. The Aukai is tournament rigged from the light tackle to the heavy 130s.

Powered by twin 750hp German engineered MAN Diesels, the Aukai gets you to the grounds fast and fishes all day without breaking a sweat.

Frequently Asked Questions About Finest Kind & Aukai Fishing Boats

Finest Kind Sportfishing Maui Deep Sea Charters offers two fishing boats, Finest Kind and Aukai, for offshore sportfishing adventures around Maui, Hawaii.

Finest Kind is one of the charter boats operated by Finest Kind Sportfishing Maui Deep Sea Charters, providing anglers with an offshore fishing experience in the waters surrounding Maui.

Aukai is a sportfishing boat available through Finest Kind Sportfishing for anglers looking to enjoy an offshore fishing charter around Maui, Hawaii.

The right boat depends on your group size, preferred charter experience, and fishing plans. Contact Finest Kind Sportfishing Maui Deep Sea Charters to discuss the available options for your Maui fishing trip.

Yes. Both Finest Kind and Aukai are used for sportfishing adventures in Maui’s offshore waters.

Yes. Both experienced anglers and first-time fishermen can enjoy a Maui fishing charter aboard Finest Kind or Aukai with guidance from the captain and crew.

Depending on the season, location, and ocean conditions, anglers may encounter Hawaiian game fish such as mahi-mahi, ono, ahi, and other offshore species.

Contact Finest Kind Sportfishing Maui Deep Sea Charters to ask about private charter availability, boat options, group size, and your preferred fishing date.

The boats operate in the waters around Maui, Hawaii, with fishing locations selected according to weather, ocean conditions, and the day’s fishing opportunities.

You can contact Finest Kind Sportfishing Maui Deep Sea Charters to check availability and learn more about booking a fishing charter aboard Finest Kind or Aukai.