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Re: Hows a V20 25 miles offshore ?
I've been out about 25 in mine, very comfy. I've been 40 miles up the coast away from the inlet before in some real slop....with a carbed 2 stroke and 60 gallons I was a little worried. :-/ But the pounding was getting there so we just surfed back. ;)
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09-19-2007, 07:46 PM
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Re: Hows a V20 25 miles offshore ?
Thats a good point BR, unless you are really unlucky, you only get beat up going one way.
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09-19-2007, 11:01 PM
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Re: Hows a V20 25 miles offshore ?
The word is pick your days. On the east coast if wind is out of east or NE no matter the sea stay inside. Things can go downhill quick. The real issue is not the wave hight but the period. Two foot seas with a 3 sec period will beat you to death six footers at 6/7 sec period just big swell. I have a friend who used to tuna fish out of a 22 foot carolina skiff 30 miles out he got wet alot and picked his days. On a real good day its not the size of the boat but the fuel you have
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10-16-2007, 05:04 PM
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Re: Hows a V20 25 miles offshore ?
I DO MY BOATING IN MIAMI, FOR US 25 MILES IS A REGULAR DAY, BUT MEK SURE YOUR GAS IS GOOD TO RETURN, I MEAN YOU HAVE TO KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL YOUR BOAT USES.
I'VE BEEN IN BIMINI (BAHAMAS) MANY TIMES (48 NMI) AAND THE PREVIOUS OWNER TOOK THE BOAT TO CUBA IN 1980 (W/SPARE GAS TANKS). THESE BOATS ARE VERY SEAWORTHY, BUT NOTHING SUBSTITUTE GOOD JUDGEMENT AND SEAMANSHIP. I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT I CARRY AN E.P.I.R.B. 406 MHZ IN THE BOAT AND A 4 PERSONS LIFE RAFT AND A GOOD RADIO.
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10-16-2007, 05:07 PM
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Re: Hows a V20 25 miles offshore ?
What kind of raft do you have Lesterus....I wouldn't mind having one myself. ???
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10-16-2007, 08:28 PM
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Re: Hows a V20 25 miles offshore ?
I carry a raft too.........riff raft. ;D
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10-17-2007, 10:10 PM
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Re: Hows a V20 25 miles offshore ?
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10-19-2007, 02:00 AM
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Re: Hows a V20 25 miles offshore ?
Les'...the boat did the Mariel run? Do ya know how many people were brought back? Friends of mine went down..( two Miami cops )..they had a terrible time. They were held agin their will for 3 weeks at the marina. Got loaded like sardines on their 32' Scarab. Didn't get to bring back anyone they went down for. Talk about POed.
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10-19-2007, 10:32 AM
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Re: Hows a V20 25 miles offshore ?
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10-19-2007, 06:02 PM
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Re: Hows a V20 25 miles offshore ?
Should be fine, I'll let you know Sunday unless Uncle NOAA changes my mind ;) Ran 105 miles on 1/2 tank last weekend in the bay, but the wrecks are calling my name now ::)
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