Center console, dual console, walk around??? What are your guys opinions on these?? I’m looking at a 21’cc. Seems to be a boat for just about everything except low water. The dual console and walk around don’t seem to be very fisherman friendly with all the seats and cushions and BS.
“Seems to be a boat for just about everything except low water. The dual console and walk around don’t seem to be very fisherman friendly with all the seats and cushions and BS.”
You are on the right track.
186 Bone Flats Boat
140 Suzuki fourstroke
I think the answers here are all going to be for the most part descriptions of the boats we already own. I have a 28’ center console with a small "no frills’ cuddy cabin , but it is a place to get out of the elements.Radar arches look cool but they get in the way…T-top more user friendly.Twin engine over single…extra insurance that you’re gonna get home. Nothing smaller than 19 feet for way out offshore unless it’s relatively calm out there.Lots of fuel capacity… I hold 200 gallons. Fresh H2O washdown nice amenety.Good electronics…there’s alot to choose from (I prefer Raytheon and Garmin). VHF radio and depth sounder are a must have. That gets ya started.
Ive got a center console bay boat with a t-top. Dont think ill ever own anything other than that style boat. Can go inshore and fish the flats but can also run out to some of the close wrecks here on the right day or just grab some friends and take a ride. Not going to ride as good as the deeper center console boats but i dont go in big water often so it doesnt bother me.
06 sea pro 1900sv
06 14ft Alumnacraft
So a 21 or 22 cc can go offshore on a “good day” what defines “good”?? I’m guessing wind and size of waves. How do you plan say, a trip and what if the weather changes quickly?
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You’re starting down a slippery slope now…
Just get a 21’ bay boat with t top and trolling motor. room for a whole bunch of people if you’re entertaining and also fishes well if you’re not entertaining a group. that’s my personal opinion on the best all around boat for this area.
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Originally posted by JBrzoz00So a 21 or 22 cc can go offshore on a “good day” what defines “good”?? I’m guessing wind and size of waves. How do you plan say, a trip and what if the weather changes quickly?
New and don’t know what to do
If you want to go “really” offshore - you are looking at somewhere between 30-35 to 50-55 miles. You need enough fuel to get out and back plus about a quarter tank reserve. Thats the first thing to consider. In a 21-23 foot boat with adequate gunnel height you would be wise not to go out when forecast for wave height is greater than 2 to 3 foot - maybe 2 to 4. Wave steepness matters as well. Hull length is not the only factor to consider - some 22 - 23 foot boats have gunnels 18 inches above waterline - others may be 24 - 30 inches. If you plan a trip and the forecast is bad - you don’t go. If you are out there you MUST keep an eye/ear out for sudden weather/wave change - and consider that you will probably have a 2 hour or so ride back in unfavorable conditions. All this assuming you have all the proper safety gear and experience on the open ocean - there is a lot of water 50 miles out and maybe only one little 22-23 boat.
Just sayin’
186 Bone Flats Boat
140 Suzuki fourstroke
What’s your budget?
Triton 22 LTS
225 Opti
Center console is a great all-around boat in my opinion. I can fish, cruise, and ski out of it. Adding offshore fishing is a whole new element that mostly conflicts with inshore fishing. So you need to decide which is most important.
Also, price is going to be a major factor as WS1 just pointed out.
KeyWest 1720cc 90 Ymha
http://www.FishCFA.org
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Originally posted by JBrzoz00So a 21 or 22 cc can go offshore on a “good day” what defines “good”?? I’m guessing wind and size of waves. How do you plan say, a trip and what if the weather changes quickly?
New and don’t know what to do
If youre wanting to go offshore regularly, dont buy a bay boat, buy a CC.
If you want to go offshore once or twice a year but mainly fish inshore, flats, cruise to the sand bar etc. buy a bay boat.
06 sea pro 1900sv
“Reel Estate”
06 14ft Alumnacraft
I’ve never even been offshore but I have a feeling it will be one of those things that after I do for the first time I’ll want to go more. I do like inshore fishing also. It looks like there is a lot to know about going offshore and I dont plan on just going out one day. Besides the fancy GPS and whatnot I’d like to know how to navigate without one. Worse comes to worse you just point the boat at 270 and you’l hit land but I want to be more knowledgeable about it. It looks like you need a ton off new fishing rods and lures and all sorts of stuff.
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I have a 23’ center console Boston Whaler Dauntless and go offshore all the time. Just pick your days and be careful. I like shimano rods as they have a lifetime over the counter warranty. I like Raymarine electronics but would own any of the others as if feel they would work fine. I also prefer a T-top as it provides a place to get out of the sun. Go check out Hall Marine on Daniel Island they have Scout and Boston Whaler both top quality boats.
Also Tow Boat US or Sea Tow.
You may want to look into one of the Charleston Power Squadron boating courses. I believe the boating safety course is either 45 or 50 dollars. Well worth the money.
How do you find what the weather is offshore??? How do you find out the size of waves?? How big is too big when it comes to waves??
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http://www.southcarolina-offshore.com/
http://www.sailflow.com/windandwhere.iws?regionID=154®ionProductID=29&timeoffset=0
http://weather.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/fmtbltn.pl?file=forecasts/marine/offshore/an/anz088.txt
Wave height is what you are comfortable with. Look at height and spacing or period. Also look under fishing matchup on this site and you may be able to hitch a ride with someone. A lot of people are willing to help on this site.
Thanks, Yeah people here have been very helpful to questions I have had on here.
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