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Captain Jose Francisco ‘Joaquin’ Wences Gutierrez

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Boat Details

  • 100% Mexican 27-foot superpanga made by Flipper in 1988
  • Completely remodeled and renovated in 2024
  • Comes with all navigation and communication electronics
  • Travels up to 30 knots with two Yamaha 50 outboard motors
  • Captain’s console and fighting chair along with ample awning coverage
  • Range of up to 40 to 50 miles
  • Equipped with rods, reels, dead and live bait, and tackle
  • Includes live fish tank and tuna tubes
  • Open water fishing for big game including marlin, sailfish, and mahi-mahi
  • Nearshore capabilities for fish such as roosterfish
  • Hideaway toilet included

Captain Jose Francisco ‘Joaquin’ Wences Gutierrez

  • 1975: Assistant on sport fishing boat
  • 1978: Second-in-command on 32-foot fishing boat
  • 1981: First mate on a 36-footer
  • 1984: Captain of own 25-foot panga
  • 1986: International Captain-for-hire (46-foot to 80-foot)
  • 1998: Captained winning catches at La Paz Dorado Tournament
    • Placed 1st and 2nd with 80-lb and 60-lb Dorado
  • 2000: Captained winning catch at Bisbee’s Black and Blue Marlin Tournament
    • Placed 3rd with 440-lb blue Marlin
  • 2002: Captained winning catch at Barra de Navidad Jalisco Tournament
    • Placed 1st with 150-lb tuna
  • 2003: Owner and operator of 7 Mares Restaurant on Ixtapa Island
  • 2024: Captain of own 100% Mexican 27-foot superpanga