I used to work on this boat. The man (AL KING) who claims to be the owner/captain, is neither. His brother owns the boat (and doesn't care who gets scammed), and Al King has no captains license. He smashed into the Hyatt Hotel dock and almost ran over 2 ppl in the water when I worked for him, I walked off the boat and quit. He missrepresents himself and the business. There are much, much more reputable people to work with here in Key west. He will take you out to a dry hole where no fish will be caught, and blame it on your fishing in-ability. Furthermore, from an employee standpoint... He takes all the tips, and makes the captain (who's license he is exploiting to further his scam) do all the beginning set up when you go out, and also end of trip duties when you leave to go home. Speaking as a local here in Key west, I would go with another charter boat at all cost. Afternoon Delight is a straight up rip off to customers and employees. Leave them alone.
Now he has some internet terrorist from Columbus Ohio (ROBERT KRUTKO. Just google his name) putting up web sites in my name trying to cause me trouble as a distraction.
I pulled this off another thread. I will copy and paste it here. Read on and laugh.
IT READS:
OMG! Robert is now targeting another Key West resident with his internet libel?
Robert, this is the Miami forum you doofus.
Pat in AZ
Joined: Jul 15
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Tallahassee
ISP: Naples, FL
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|Report Abuse |Judge it! |#4 4 hrs ago
Oh, and I forgot to add, just go to www.unitedyachts.Us to read the real story about Robert, plus the many documents that provide proof of the way United Yachts tells the story. (conveniently, Robert fails to ever provide such proof in his ramblings)
kurt
Miami, FL
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Robert claims this supposed 'war vet' (but he doesn't remember where he served or when) is an upstanding guy. I know Al king as a rip off con man who does not pay his bills and causes problems everywhere he goes. Thats why he has been run out of every decent marina in the harbour. I guess Robert forgot he posted this on another thread, ironically enough proving my point.
I will copy and paste the post on 'so called' capt Al.
ROBERT WRITES:
A friend of mine name capt Al in south florida needs everyone help urgently. Capt. Al a two time purple heart recipient (and doesnt like to discuss) has become a victim of discrimination. As a captain in the florida keys for many years al has worked hard to enjoy whats left of his life fishing. Recently a marina in south florida after the hurricanes left him sitting for months promising him he would return while telling all the other tennants he wasnt. Al while sitting out on the hook (anchor) for months with no water, electric or anything trying to survive. After months his pocket book ran out and business was gone while still waiting to return to the marina he had been at for years. After months went by he recieved a notice they didnt want him back with no explinations attached. He was even paid up on his rent and they had to refund some of it back. After the 30 day notice was given two days later he returned to claim his stuff (storage boxes-equipment) and it was all gone ($8000 worth of equipment). We recently found out the state of florida holds the lease with the marina and were asking everyone to please help write the state and tell them nobody should be discriminated against especially on state lands. We feel the state should immediately pull this marinas lease for this reason. The marina was also involved in the theft of another mans yacht at this same location where the boat was later torched and yes the state still allows them a lease. Please help our writing campaign to let the state know discrimination and illegal acts should not be allowed and ocean key resort marina should have their lease pulled. The name below is the person in charge of state lands leases please e mail him direct.
Ps.
I have recently found out capt Al is sick and time is of the essence. Your help is greatly appreciated.
* NOTICE how it says to contact Al. Wheezy9870 is ROBERT'S e-mail address in Ohio! *
Look what this sorry excuse for a human being is making up now! This is unbelievable!
Complaint Verified Safe
Kurt
Miami, FL
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|Report Abuse |Judge it! |#6 36 min ago
LOL... Robert must live with Al, because apparently their pocket books ran out simultaniously. Roberts boat was confiscated for thousands in debt, and his house was foreclosed on for non-payment. His wife must be angry as it was her money he squandered. Careful Pat, next he will start a web site slandering you. This guy has a head full of bad wiring.
Decent people when wronged, file suit (to date Al has filed nothing). Decent people who are in the right win those suits. Neither Al king or Robert Krutko have won a single case (although Robert krutko defaults by no showing when he is served for suit against him by those he slanders). Al is still trying to rip off honest folks, and Robert Krutko is... Well... Being Robert Krutko... Janitor at some flea-bag hotel in Columbus Ohio, and internet terrorist.
I am a REAL vet, and nothing makes me angrier than someone who claims to be a
vet just to make a quick buck off someone elses good nature. We have healthy men
on just about every corner here in Key west who lay on the sidewalk with a piece
of cardboard in their hand with "VET CAN YOU HELP" written on it. They have 2
cups next to them... 1 for their booze... The other for peoples spare change.
Robert krutko playing the "vet card" of behalf of Al King (Afternoon Delight) is
the most shameful thing there is. What do you think, people are going to do,
just write you con men a check? Poor planning and bad business practices on your
part doesnt constitute an emergency on our part here in Key west. If Al King is
such a great guy, why was he kicked out of yet another marina in the first
place? Why did he lay on the hook for months? Why not just go to another of the
many many marina's in Key west? Could it be his reputation preceeds him? An yone
reading this should think long and hard about these 2 con men. I am very glad we
have more good charter services here in the keys who are honest and good, rather
than the likes of these two (you give the rest of us a bad name everytime you
cheat someone or get kicked out of a marina). The marina owners here are very
understanding. They realize that weather can keep a boat at the dock for weeks.
They also understand that certain times of t
he year people come up short on money (engine problems etc...). Most will give
you months of grace time to get finances back in order after a storm (unless of
course, you have already lied to them several times).
In other words, you have to be either a pretty bad business man, a rip off, or a
lier to get kicked out, none of which is going to get you any sympathy around
here Robert and AL.
I'm thinking as many marina's have said "no way" to Al King and the Afternoon
Delight, there must be a reason.
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