Larger boat discussion

[spareparts]

The best boat for going 50 miles offshore is some one else's boat. Seriously unless you plan to go more than 6 or 7 times its cheaper to charter

[randlemanboater]

Very true...I'm planning on going very often. With my folks having a place at the beach and having 2 uncles who live there full time, I figure any day the weather is going to be right I can run down there and go...I plan on retireing right.

[spareparts]

Ok, now that we've set the limits, there's no reason to restrict your self. Keep the V, don't ever get rid of it. Its teh perfect size to trailer, now for offshore fishing in NC, give up on the idea of using the V and buy a second boat something that will really get you out there to fish.







nothing better for a boat mechanic than some one that owns more than one boat

[spareparts]

In all seriousness, I've given up the idea of going offshore, it just plain cost too much. If I want to go, I'll charter or go on a friends boat. If I ever get my V going it will be the family boat. I want to sell my McKee and start looking for a mid sized flats boat, that will be my serious fishing boat or tow some where boat. I'm looking for a Shipoke, Dolphin 18, or action craft. I'll have a snortin, ill tempered smoking 2 stroke mercury V6 on the back that will take care of the go fast in me.

[randlemanboater]

I agree on the costs too much statement...but I love to fish, I want to fish, I am going to fish!!!

I am trying very hard to keep focus of the fact that a 6000+ pound, twin 250 hp boat is not what I need to end up with. Something with a single 4 stroke that I can go out and spend $150-$200 / trip is what I am shooting for. Go down once or twice a month, go out 2 times each time, have fresh fish for every meal.

[spareparts]

this is the best deal for what you can do with it around if you want to go offshore
http://boats.iboats.com/1975-seacraf...c/1477548.html

oh, don't whine about it not being a center console, centers east up way too much room, express is where its happening


keep the v for the Florida trips or if need be, I can tow it down for you in trade for some fishing time

[the daydreamer]

Randlemanboater look at craiglist eastern nc. Type in seacraft. 24 cuddy in oak island looks clean and not much money per say!!!! Plus its close!!!!!

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by spareparts

this is the best deal for what you can do with it around if you want to go offshore
http://boats.iboats.com/1975-seacraf...c/1477548.html

oh, don't whine about it not being a center console, centers east up way too much room, express is where its happening


keep the v for the Florida trips or if need be, I can tow it down for you in trade for some fishing time

No whining here...half the boats I look at are walkarounds...even viewed a few Carolina Classics and Albemarle's which are both getting old enogh to be in my price range.

My trouble with that one is that I'd be screaming up and down the water at 70 mph all the time burning huge amounts of fuel and never catch a single fish.

[randlemanboater]

There was a guy in the Keys this last trip that had this boat except his was aqua green in color and had a diesel motor.

I love the idea of the inboard but theres no way it would suit my families boating activities...I have to be able to tilt up the motor.

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/4558211729.html

[randlemanboater]

The NADA retail price on the motor on this one is $15K, the boat is almost free.

http://eastnc.craigslist.org/boa/4606216867.html