Shogun had a report: "We're kicking off 2013 with our annual maintenance. We will be working hard over the next month and a half to improve the boat for our upcoming season. Some of our major projects will include:

"Resurfacing the deck with rubber non-skid, which will be much easier on the fish after they are boated and will translate to a finer product when your catch makes it to your dinner table.

"Lots of new paint, including the house and inner bullworks on the upper deck. Revarnish all wood trimming in the staterooms.

"New air conditioning.

"We'll be working hard in the coming weeks to ensure the boat will ready for the 2013 season. We would like to wish a Happy New Year to all of you, and we look forward to seeing you all at the rail soon!"