The Kona Concept is a 42 foot Innovator built by Westerly Marine in Costa Mesa, CA. It is powered by two 680 hp MAN engines and reaches a top speed of 32 knots. It's 15.5 foot beam provides a spacious cockpit for fishing. Electronics include Sitex chartplotter, Furuno color recorder and radar, Robertson autopilot, and VHF, SSB, and CB radios.
We have the finest fishing tackle and equipment: Penn International and Shimano big game reels; great lures made by Marlin Magic, Joe Yee, Moldcraft, and others; Murray Brothers fighting chair and Rupp riggers; bait tank with built in tuna tubes.
The cabin offers all the comforts of home: fully air conditioned; galley with microwave, stove, and refrigerator; entertainment center includes TV/DVD and great stereo sound system; comfortable leather sofa and dining seats.
Captain Steve Tarbill has been fishing most of his life. He has spent the last 15 years sportfishing in Kona.