Offshore Fishing Reports - 20' boat & the Stream - Just wanted to get an opinion on this. I have a 20' wellcraft with a 50 gallon tank and i/o 350 in it an get about 2.5 mpg. I was going to try going the gulf stream off of hatteras, so around 15-20 m
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Joined: Mar 05, 2008 Posts: 52 Location: Fort Bragg
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:06 pm Post subject:
I just have to say thanks for all the feedback from everybody. I was really surprised to get such a large response and feel pretty good about trying it out. I was out this weekend and some pretty good size waves snuck up on me and the old tub did pretty good, so I am gonna wait for that perfect day this summer and give it a go!
Joined: Mar 02, 2008 Posts: 21 Location: Montoursville, Pa.
Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 7:30 pm Post subject:
The biggest thing someone should consider before pushing the limits of any boat is first and foremost the limits of the person handling the boat. I am a small boat NE Canyon guy, and, have done some pretty stupid things in the past , and as fortune would have it, lived and learned from those mistakes. IMO if you have to ask others who have no previous knowledge of your boat or your seamanship, if going to the stream is a good idea, you are nowhere near ready for such a trip. If you rely upon NOAA for a green light in the weather department, you will be making a serious and possibly life threatening mistake. Can you look at weather maps and forecast data, understand isobar data ? Do you have a fully stocked ditch bag, extra radio, first aid, liferaft ? Alot can go wrong on even the nicest of days, do you know how to react when they do ?
I applaud your ambition on wanting to push the limits and play in the pretty blue water, but why not work your way out gaining both experience and confidence ? How much fun could you have out there when doubt is nagging at you from deep in the back of your mind ? Take your time, work your way out, go with experienced small boat offshore Captains, ask lots of questions, study the details, and then and only then post up a few pics of the Marlin almost as long as your boat. _________________ Captain John Cawthern
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Offshore Fishing Reports - 20' boat & the Stream - Just wanted to get an opinion on this. I have a 20' wellcraft with a 50 gallon tank and i/o 350 in it an get about 2.5 mpg. I was going to try going the gulf stream off of hatteras, so around 15-20 m
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