View Full Version : smallest boat u would go on for offshore
shane reilly
12-15-2006, 08:33 PM
i myself have gone off 60+ miles out with a 22ft grady and every1 i talk to says "oh u trust ur life to tht boat" so what is "the corresct size" to go out on
DC Ben
12-15-2006, 09:22 PM
There is no answer to this question. Buy all the safety gear you can afford and pick your days/buddies the best you can.
27 sailfish
12-16-2006, 09:59 AM
I'd rather be in a smaller (22-27') boat in great shape then a 45' in so/so shape.Big concern is fuel.Make sure to keep 1/3 in reserve.Years ago I would push it WAY too far-returning with maybe 5 gallons left.My crew teased me that E on the fuel guage meant ENOUGH.Watch the weather and a 22' is OK.We've all been beat up playing this game so be ready for it.Good luck . Skip
shane reilly
12-16-2006, 10:02 AM
the thing is that the smaller personal boats wont sink if u tear ur hull open buy in like a 40fter if tht happens it goes all the way down
murf man
12-16-2006, 12:19 PM
I've Also Fish On A 22-23' Boat. We Just Pick Are Days And It Seem That We Always Had A Couple Of Buddy Boats With Us On The Way Out And On The Return Trip Back To The Dock. Just What Monarch Said Have Your Safety Gear that you can afford. It's Always Nice When You And Your Buddies Could Go Out And Fish The Canyons And Have A Great Fishing Day And Return To The Dock Safe And Have A Mess Of Fish. One Thing I've Learn Is To Leave W/ The Fleet And Return W/ The Fleet!!!!!!
RAYMOND RHODES
12-16-2006, 08:51 PM
I would take the right gear with ya.
Its not a swimming pool.
Darren
12-17-2006, 07:59 PM
the thing is that the smaller personal boats wont sink if u tear ur hull open buy in like a 40fter if tht happens it goes all the way down
Boats 21 feet and less are required by law to have upright floatation, larger than that they aren't, so it's a crap shoot on what will float and what will sink. Don't assume just because you are less than 40 feet you'll float, it just isn't so.
mmoss
12-17-2006, 08:07 PM
I have been over 65 miles in my 23 grady and not been worried at all. Fuel is key but with 182 gallons I feel pretty safe.
tolmaz
12-17-2006, 09:40 PM
We fish 60+ miles on a regular basis in our 25 grady, But we pick our days CAREFULLY when heading out that far. Always try and buddy up which usually isnt too hard to do, chances are we are fishing similar areas. make sure all safety gear is within hands reach and working. Everyone knows how to use the electronics and have backup EVERYTHING!
I fish offshore for years in a 23' cc. 120 gallon tank. Usually burned 80-84 gallons a trip out of OI. Just pick your days.