Keper Connell has always been connected with the ocean.  He was born on March 15th 1979, which makes him a Pisces.  Along with a lifelong passion for surfing and diving, he is now the captain of his own boat.  From his home port in Rye, NH Keper runs a budding charter service.  When he is not guiding, he is lobstering or tuna fishing

His work on the water has come from years of experience of crewing on service boats from York, ME to Hampton, NH.  All of this knowledge has allowed Keper to create his own service unique to his outlook.

Keper is very personable and has a good sense of humor, which proves to be a necessity on the water.  He wants to share his knowledge of fishing and the water.  Come join him on the F/v Marianne for a memorable trip in the Gulf of Maine.

f/v MARIANNE

In the winter of 2002, Keper purchased a 24' Privateer Renegade.  After selling the engine and ripping apart the structure, all that was left was the hull.  From there, he and a local boat builder began to engineer a  cabin and wheelhouse to fit his style of fishing.  The hull was then matched with a 2002 Honda 130 fourstroke, which provides superior power and efficiency.  In January it was just a hull.  In April it was a stealthy workboat named Marianne, after his mother.  In June Marianne was launched and the season began.  Along with his blossoming charter business, Keper also lobsters and tuna fishes throughout the year.  Working on the water provides a modest living, and perpetuates Keper's ongoing relationship with the sea.