The Vessel

F/V Zejula

2025 Freeman 28 catamaran. Twin Yamaha 300hp. Fully instrumented and Starlink-connected, running Sedna in real time from Charlestown, Rhode Island.

28'
LOA
Freeman Catamaran
600
HP
Twin Yamaha 300
250
GAL
Fuel Capacity
200
NM
One-Way Range
40
MPH
Cruise Speed
01 — Platform

Freeman 28 Catamaran

The 2025 Freeman 28 is a stepped-hull catamaran center console engineered for offshore performance — combining a smooth, stable ride in steep chop with the efficiency to reach the canyon edges and run home. The twin-hull design delivers the platform stability that long-range offshore fishing demands.

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Catamaran stepped-hull — exceptional rough-water stability and efficiency
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Center console layout — 360° deck access for multi-method fishing
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6-person capacity — full crew for tournament and long-range runs
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2025 model year — new build, full warranty, current technology
F/V Zejula offshore at dusk
02 — Power

Twin Yamaha 300s

600 combined horsepower through twin Yamaha 300hp outboards. At 40 mph cruise, Zejula covers the 80–90 nm to the shelf break in under 2.5 hours — and the 250-gallon fuel capacity extends that range to 200 nm one-way, putting every canyon in the operating area within reach.

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2× Yamaha 300hp outboards — 600hp total, proven offshore reliability
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2.0 mpg cruise efficiency — 500 mi total range on 250 gallons
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Shelf break in under 2.5 hours — day-trip access to the canyon edge
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200 nm one-way at 20% reserve — all 56 waypoints reachable
Twin Yamaha 300hp outboards
03 — Electronics

Full Instrumentation Suite

Every sensor, display, and communications system required to run offshore intelligently — and to deploy Sedna in real time from the water.

Chart Plotter / MFD
Dual Garmin GPSMAP 8616
Twin 16" multifunction displays at the helm. Full network integration with sounder, radar, and AIS.
Sounder / Transducer
Garmin B175HW
1 kW high-wide CHIRP transducer. Precise bottom definition and mid-water column marking from shelf edge to deep canyon structure.
Radar
Garmin Dome
Integrated dome radar via Garmin network. Weather cell tracking, squall avoidance, and traffic awareness offshore.
Satellite Internet
Starlink
Full streaming internet access at all times offshore. Equivalent to dock Wi-Fi — enabling Canyon Runner Live SST, NOAA data, Claude.ai advisory, and real-time weather from any position.
Night Vision
SIONYX Nightwave
Digital night vision camera, helm-mounted. Low-light situational awareness for pre-dawn Breachway transits, overnight offshore runs, and night swordfishing operations.
Satellite Messenger
Garmin inReach
Two-way satellite communication and SOS capability independent of Starlink. Position tracking and emergency contact from anywhere offshore.
04 — Connectivity
Sedna Runs Live
From the Water

Starlink puts full streaming internet on the water at all times — indistinguishable from the dock. The captain accesses Sedna on the water through Claude.ai, pulling real-time tactical consultation, live SST imagery through Canyon Runner, NOAA data, and marine forecasts from any position in the operating area. The intelligence doesn't stop at the inlet.

Claude.ai On-Water Canyon Runner Live SST NOAA Real-Time Windy / PredictWind Full Comms
05 — The Arsenal

Rod & Reel Inventory

Nine purpose-built combos covering every offshore technique — five trolling, two jigging, two popping — all spooled and rigged for immediate deployment.

Trolling — Heavy
Shimano Talica 50 II ×3
Melton 80–130 lb, 49" / Winthrop Adjusta Butts (long)
Drag: 60 lb max
Spool: 100 lb HC braid → 100 lb mono
Positions: Flat lines & shotgun
Trolling — Medium
Shimano Talica 25 II ×2
NCO 80–130 lb, 49" / Winthrop Adjusta Butts (short)
Drag: 50 lb max
Spool: 80 lb HC braid → 80 lb mono
Positions: Port & starboard outriggers
Jigging — Conventional
Shimano Talica 16A
Jigging World AMF 450c, 5'6"
Drag: 44 lb max / 2-speed
Spool: 80 lb HC braid → 80 lb mono
Jigs: Shimano Shimmer Fall 140–210g
Jigging — Spinning
Shimano Twin Power 14000
Luminous Hi Pitch Jigging 450, 5'6"
Drag: 55 lb max / 6.2:1
Spool: 80 lb HC braid → 80 lb mono
Jigs: RonZ 10" Standard / 8" picky
Popping / Topwater
Shimano Stella 18000 ×2
Jigging World 400c Popping, 7'2"
Drag: 62 lb max / 5.7:1
Spool: 80 lb HC braid → 80 lb mono
Also: Doubles as chunk rods
Legacy / Backup
Penn & Shimano Backups
Penn Squall 20W · Tekota 500 HG LC ×2 · Torium 20 HG
Penn 20W: 33 lb drag / 4.9:1
Tekota 500: 17 lb drag, line counter
Torium 20: 24 lb drag / 6.2:1
06 — Trolling Spread

Five-Position Default Spread

Twin outriggers with four release positions plus a shotgun — configured for mid-Atlantic tuna species from yellowfin to bigeye.

FORWARD → F/V ZEJULA P1 — STBD OUTRIGGER Chatter Bar · Talica 25 II P5 — PORT OUTRIGGER Chatter Bar · Talica 25 II P2 — STBD FLAT Diver/Lipped · Talica 50 II P4 — PORT FLAT RonZ / Ballyhoo · Talica 16A P3 — SHOTGUN Bird Bar / Squids · Talica 50 II Trolling lure position Shotgun / center position Fishing line Outrigger arm
07 — Fighting System

Gunwale Station Fighting

Zejula runs without a fighting chair — but the Winthrop Adjusta Butt system converts every gunwale rod holder into a dedicated fighting station. This is not a workaround. It is a deliberate design choice for a 28' center console.

Primary Method
Winthrop Adjusta Butt — Gunwale Fighting
Every Talica combo is fitted with a Winthrop Adjusta Butt — a specialized rod butt that locks into gunwale-mounted holders. When a fish is hooked, the angler drops the rod into the gunwale station and braces against the rail, converting the boat's perimeter into a full fighting platform. Stations are distributed at bow, beam, and stern. The captain repositions continuously to maintain favorable fish angle.
Secondary Method
Free Standup — Harness & Gimbal
When a fish is moving unpredictably and the angler needs to follow it around the boat, the harness and gimbal belt provide a mobile fighting platform. Anglers transition between methods during a fight as the fish dictates. No green stick or kite system limits some specialized techniques but keeps the deck clean and uncluttered for a 28' platform.
Landing System
Full Big-Game Landing Package
4' and 7' gaffs, harpoon, tail rope, 5:1 block and tackle with prusik, tuna tape, and a drill winch for ultimate fish handling capability. The 6-person life raft is aboard for any trip beyond 30 fathoms.
HELM BOW PORT BEAM STBD BEAM TRANSOM ADJUSTA BUTT STATIONS Top-down view — F/V Zejula Gunwale fighting station Center transom (primary)
08 — Home Port

Charlestown Breachway

Zejula runs from Charlestown Breachway, Rhode Island — one of the best-positioned inlets on the southern New England coast for canyon access. The shelf break lies 80–90 nm south, reachable in under 2.5 hours. Hudson, Atlantis, Veatch, and Hydrographer canyons all within the operational envelope.

Home Dock Coordinates
41° 21' 31.29" N
71° 40' 45.49" W
Charlestown, Rhode Island · Charlestown Breachway inlet
80–90
NM
To Shelf Break
<2.5h
HOURS
Canyon Run Time
56
WAYPOINTS
In Operating Area
~150
NM
Max Overnight Range
Primary Grounds
Block Island South · Atlantis Canyon · Veatch Canyon · Hydrographer Canyon · Lydonia Canyon · Oceanographer Canyon · Hudson Canyon complex · Andrea Doria corridor · Nantucket Shoals
09 — Credentials

Licensed & Permitted

Zejula operates under full USCG and NOAA compliance for all target species in the offshore operating area, including all Highly Migratory Species governed by HMS permit requirements.

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USCG 25-ton Master Captain — inland rating, active license
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NOAA HMS Angler Permit — covers bluefin tuna, swordfish, sharks, and billfish retention and reporting
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Giant Bluefin quota — one trophy fish (73"+) per vessel per trip when trophy season is open
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6-person life raft aboard for all trips beyond 30 fathoms, EPIRB and Garmin inReach carried
F/V Zejula communications and electronics suite