Welcome to the website of the F/V Hard Merchandise! We are one of Gloucester’s traditional, old school, commercial fishing vessels, working year round to feed the nation.

We are proud to be featured as part of the National Geographic Channel’s show “Wicked Tuna.” We think we are the wickedest tuna boat out there.

Traditionally we have fished groundfish; cod, haddock and pollack, year round commercially, as well as Giant Bluefin Tuna during the late summer/fall seasons. During a few months of the summer we make the boat available for limited specialty charters for hire.

The F/V Hard Merchandise is a 38ft Danielshead solid fiberglass Novi boat which was completely rebuilt in winter of 2019-2020 . New engine, new deck, new cabin, and she’s now powered with a brand new FPT N67 evo  ( same engines on falcon ) capable of 500 hp. Which means faster ride to fishing grounds along with a new comfortable cabin.

When the FV FAlcon or Fv Hard Merchandise are not available for charters, please check out our friends at Kelly Ann Charters, Kathryn Leigh Charters, Karen Lynn Charters, and the F/V Miss Meredith.

Joe recently graduated from college and passed his own Captain’s exam, and is going to give the world of fishing a run for its money. We wish him the best and TAILS UP!

All trips now include 6 persons
Charter season ends July 10 due to filming.
We will resume for tuna charters only after filming.
Estimated September 15 thru October.

TUNA

• Tuna Charter 12 hours $2000

• Tuna Trip Policy – if a giant tuna is landed, the client receives 10%, up to $1200

HADDOCK / BOTTOM FISH

• Haddock/Bottom Fishing 9 Hours $1500

• Clients keep all fish pending size and catch limits. Fileting, bagging, and icing included.

• All Bait and Tackle included. Can bring your own

STRIPER CHARTERS

• Striper Fishing (only with Captain Joe)

• 1/2 day Striper Trips June and July $600

• All trips require a 25% deposit to hold date.

• Full payment due 7 DAYS prior OR Cash DAY OF

OPEN BOAT CHARTERS

• Open boat tuna trips $335/person, minimum of 4 and up to 6 people… if a giant is landed $100 Gift Certificate for any future trips

• Open boat haddock trips $250/person, minimum of 4 and up to 6 people

CUSTOM TRIPS/OVERNIGHT/WHALE WATCH

WHO:

All trips now include up to 6 persons

WHEN:
Cod and Haddock fishing trips are available April 15 through July 10.
Tuna trips are available June 1 and stops July 10th for filming, and will resume September 15 thru October.

WHERE:

COST:
Cod and Haddock fishing trips: $1500
9 hour trip (6 person maximum)
Clients keep all they catch on these trips. All fish will be filleted and bagged.

Tuna fishing trips $2000
12 hour trip (6 person maximum)
Tuna Trip Policy – If a giant tuna is caught, client receives 10%, up to $1200

Striper Fishing (only with Captain Joe)
1/2 day Striper Trips June and July $600
All trips require a 25% deposit to hold date.
Full payment due 7 DAYS prior OR Cash DAY OF

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Everything except food and beverage. Captain Marciano will include ice, bait, rods and reels — but you’re welcome to bring your own gear.

ALCOHOL/DRUG POLICY:
Customers are welcome to bring beer or wine. Hard Liquor is strictly prohibited. Drugs are strictly prohibited.

NOTE ABOUT REFUNDS:
Your deposit is completely refundable until 14 days prior to the Charter Date. After 14 days prior, it is NON-REFUNDABLE, subject to circumstances.

If the weather is bad, the charter will be rescheduled. If not able to reschedule the Captain will offer a refund less processing fees. For any questions please email  david@fvhardmerchandise.com .