BOAT SUGGESTIONS

NAUTI-NOTIONS · 10-09-2002, 01:41 PM

"ok"

[ 10-16-2002, 06:24 AM: Message edited by: Bumper_Chrome ]

Spoons · 10-09-2002, 02:49 PM

Sent you an e-mail.

Spoons

Pirate · 10-09-2002, 04:09 PM

Bumper
Here's a link to a nice looking boat at Brown's Landing. I like to browse their boats every once in a while and it sounds like this one might fit your bill. Good luck in your search. Hope the link works. :smile:

http://www.yachtworld.com/broker/br_...sion=PaTEEVe9J aYC22bF1UE9hfkaA242r2PJMgqPusFqg9rM0ieJCqdI|280120 4553288536003/170924117/6/7005/7005/7002/7002/7005/-1

Sensei-san · 10-09-2002, 05:39 PM

Jeez... This guy bumper_chrome must already be infected with tuna fever. First he gets the tuna nuts all riled up with his post am i straight on this??? Then he starts the ol' plastic vs. metal boat discussion.

There is no boat that can do it all. All boats are compromises. One boat may be better at one thing and another better at another thing.

Sounds like you are looking at used boats. If you are then that is fine. You can modify the heck out of the boat to make it fit what you want to do the most. If you are serious about ocean fishing, bigger is always better. More freeboard is always better in the ocean. Deep vee vs. modified vee your choice. Deep vee better for rough waters, modified vee better for fuel economy. Plastic is better for a quieter and gentler ride, metal better for ease of maintenance but louder.

As for brands, my prejudice is well known. Caveat emptor is always good to know when buying a boat. But a used boat is almost pure maintenance anyway.

Come back with some ideas and the boat nuts will take potshots or will love your choice.

NAUTI-NOTIONS · 10-10-2002, 05:25 AM

Sensei-san-
speaking of nuts it feels like you just stepped on mine... ouch.
not looking for a debate. and yes , used is the way
and don't worry the chance of me stomping on your water in min.

Spoons-
got it, check your e-mail
Thanks
Sam

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Uglygreen · 10-10-2002, 05:47 AM

Bumper... bank the cash for 8 months, be a rider for a few trips on different boat sizes and styles next season, then make your choice... Best Advice.

UG

NAUTI-NOTIONS · 10-10-2002, 06:33 AM

Ugly-
not in a hurry except with winter comming on prices are dropping.
would like to have 4-5 moths to tinker with this thing and have it ready for Halibut in May
Sam

by the way. did Steve twist the ear on the sport jet for ya?

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