In all the years we lived over their Boss, I only found one guy who would take me on a deep sea trip, and that was the BIG guy who, at the time, owned the "Imperador" fish stall on the Fish Market. The only reason I didn't go was the fact that his boats go out for days at a time, & he said we would probably get as far as Malta !! Bummer really, because I used to do a lot of deep sea fishing when I lived in Arbroath, & I love it !! Hope your friend finds someone.