Harry “Tinker” Neece

CAPTAIN HARRY “TINKER” NEECE is the operator of the vessel Check Mate for Chris’ Fishing and Whale Watching. Tinker, as he’s known around the wharf by his childhood nickname, was born in Salinas, CA, but grew up in Seaside, CA. His father was a deckhand, cleaning and maintaining boats in the Monterey Harbor. His deckhand duties also involved cleaning fish for charter fishing passengers. Tinker assisted his dad cleaning fish at an early age. He’s been a boat Captain for 43 years. Tinker splits his time 50-50 running fishing trips and whale watch trips. Sometimes the two overlap.