Fishing with Luis on the Black Pearl I
Machico, Madeira (Portugal)
4/5 Very Good
LOA: 30,18 ft
Engine: 2 x 300 HP Suzuki
Year: 2000
People: 8
About the captain:
Captain
Luis Costa
Member since: 2025
Languages: English, Portugese, French
There is nothing more incredible than spending a day in Luis' company, enjoying privacy, knowledge, comfort, joy, and good vibes aboard his boats. You can enjoy a day of fishing, a unique diving experience, an excellent boat trip, or celebrate a special occasion or different event. It's perfect for anyone looking to create unforgettable moments during their holiday on Madeira Island with friends or family, in complete privacy.
Boat's amenities:
WC on board
Cabin
Ice Box
GPS
Tuna Tubes
Live well
Outriggers
Fishfinder
Electric trolling motor
The service includes:
Fishing tackle
Fishing License
Bait & lures
Drinks
Snacks
Taxes included
Gas / Petrol included
General policies:
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch & Release allowed
Cancellation policy:
Deposit non-refundable
Fish species:
Fishing techniques:
Payment method:
20% deposit paid to Tom’s Catch to guarantee your reservation. The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Bank Transfer
Bathroom
Hi-Fi System
Fridge
Bow Bench
Stern Bench
Solar Panel
Stern Shower
Water Access Ladders
Bottom Fishing Equipment
Big Game Fishing Equipment
Indoor and Outdoor Music
The Boston Whaler Hull: "The Unsinkable Legend"
Unrivaled Safety and Stability: The open Atlantic Ocean is unforgiving, but the Outrage hull is legendary for its unsinkable foam-core construction. This makes it unsinkable and incredibly solid when cutting through rough chops, ensuring outstanding stability whether cruising at high speeds or drifting.
360° Combat Space: As a center console, the angler enjoys complete freedom of movement. If you hook a giant Marlin or a Bluefin Tuna that decides to run around the boat, you can walk seamlessly from stern to bow along the side decks (gunwales) without obstacles. This is far more difficult and riskier on a classic cabin boat.
The Power: 2x 300 HP (600 HP Total) * *Speed to Get to the Fish:* With 600 HP on the transom, the boat planes in the blink of an eye. It cruises comfortably at around 30 knots, with top speeds easily exceeding 45 knots (weather permitting). This means less travel time and much more actual fishing time.
Agility in Battle: Having twin outboard motors provides fantastic maneuverability. Whether you need to pivot the boat rapidly or back down hard to help the angler recover line on a massive fish, the throttle response is instantaneous. Double the Safety: In open waters, independent twin engines mean total peace of mind. If one encounters an issue for any reason, the other will bring the boat and crew back to port in complete safety.
The Fishing Spread (Outriggers and 5-Rod Setup)
With a generous beam of nearly 3.20 meters, deploying the outriggers allows us to spread the lateral lines beautifully. This keeps the lines clear of the white water and prop wash, enabling our 5-rod configuration to work perfectly without tangles while covering a massive area of water.