head boat

noun

head boat

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A fishing vessel/marine craft that is for-hire on a per person basis. A Head Boat or "Charter" are vessels issued a Certificate of Inspection (COI) issued by the U.S. Coast Guard to carry greater than six passengers-for-hire for the purposes of engaging in recreational fishing.

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