What's Yer Boat?

[skein]

Okay, so what do we actually have for a Tuna Fleet?
Tell us what you've got for the run to Tuna Town.

Make
Model/Style
Length/Beam
Motor(s)
Fuel Capacity
Radios
GPS's/Plotters
Radar
What else?

I originally thought this might be good to know so I can compare equipment. If eight boats all run Honda outboards, I'm gonna think maybe that's the way to go. But...maybe I could also build an inventory to see who I should bum a ride with. :grin:

Nah, I wouldn't do that.

Skein

[fish assassin]

Make: MaxWeld
Style:Catamaran (power)
LxW: 30' x 11.5' (34' overall)
Power: Twin MerCruiser Diesels with Bravo3 outdirves
Fuel capacity: 280 gallons
Radios: Two VHF and two CBs
Radar: Still in the box ... :grin:
Load capacity: 4 people and approx 1100 lbs. TUNA! In the fish boxes
Chart Plotter: Raytheon L755
Depth sounder/fish finder: Raytheon L755
Refrig.: Large enough to hold a couple of cases.
Back Deck Space: 9 x 11

-assAssin-

[WP]

20' Hewescraft Searunner with a 130 Honda and a 9.9 honda. GPS and VHF with handheld back-ups for both. 35 gallons of fuel in the main and an additional 36 in portable tanks. We're beammy and have lots of freeboard. Runs good at 22 knots in average seas. calm seas can run up to 45. Minimum additional equipment and no heat.
WP

[Ramstrong]

I don't have a boat, but I look forward to seeing what everyone else has. FA, have you ever had your hold full of Tuna? Sounds like a lot of Carking to be done.

[fish assassin]

Ramstrong:

Not yet, but there is always hope! :grin: :grin: :grin:
58 fish, about 900 lbs. is my biggest day so far!

-assAssin-

[id. painter]

I have a boat, it is not a member of the tuna fleet ,,,,, yet.
Ive been bragging it up now for quite a while,you should know it by heart.
20',Hewes, Sea Runner, 150 opti-max(merc.),9.9 kicker(merc.) Magellan 315(,G.P.S)., Humminbird( F.F.),Ritchie (compass), Boat has a 54 or 52 gal. gas cell. Sunbrella top. Uniden(V.H.F.) Scotty( Down-riggers) , ,,, I will also have a life suit (Mustang) for my self.
Oh , , and my boat has a captain. id. p.

[jet]

This year might be the first. It sound like so much fun.

21'Thunder Jet Alexis Hardtop

Length/Beam 21' 6' bottom

Motor(s)350 marine power/Kodiak pump
Fuel Capacity 80 gallons, 20 in cans if necessary Honda 8hp troller. Really this boat is much more efficient than the past boat with the American Turbine.

Radios,CB, VHF

GPS's/Plotters,2 hand held GPS's Garmin 176 Chartplotter

Radar nope

What else? Air Ride seats

We have 20 miles out and I would guess not much more for tuna. I know this is not the ideal boat for charlie but we use what we have. This is also my Neha Bay boat.

Jet~~~

[corrirod]

Make: Bayliner Trophy
Length: 20'6"
Motor(s) 120hp Force / 15hp Envinrude
Fuel Capacity 82 gal. tank / 12 Reserve
Radios VHF
GPS's/Plotters Icom GPS + Eagle h.h. GPS
Radar Furuno 1622

[wak'm&stak'm]

22 ft Seaswirl Striper
inboard 6..200 hp?
9.9 kicker
Garmin GPS maps / 2 of these
VHF / 2 of these also, seperate ant.s
Hummingbird 2000 deep
60 gal main and 20 aux.
Liferaft

[Miss B Haven]

Tollycraft
Sport Sedan
34'/12'-6"
Cat 3116's
300 gals fuel
3-6 berths (depends on how good of friends you are :grin: ) for overnighters.

No trailer trips down South for me. Pretty much CR TUNA flotillas for me.

The "rest" copied here from "Whats in your Offshore boat" thread.

Two VHF radios on separate antennas.
Two helms with electronics (GPS/Radar/Chart/Depth) and compass on each helm
Two Diesel Engines with separate fuel tanks and dual filtration
full fuel for offshore trips (300 gal)
15 life jackets, 4 TypeI with whistles and reflectors, 2 kids, two vests for those folks who don't bring there own wearable and my own self inflating. The rest are cheap crap for dock party CG requirement.
Float coat
Storm suit (will work as non flotation suit to keep you warmer in the water)
A whole drawer full of flares/signal devices/smoke/day markers etc (one set always within legal date)
Full Engine compartment auto fire extinguisher (Halon- YES!)
3 portable fire extinguishers (cheap crap variety) placed around the boat
3 throw cushions
1 weighted throw rope (man OB)
Cell phone (usually 2 or 3 with crew on off shore trips)
Company (other similar equip'd boats that could take on 5-6 added crew safely)
Anchor with 200 feet all chain rode
Additional spare anchor/chain and rope rode
Someone on the dock has our float plan (as well as at home)
Spare parts (Fuel filters-bout a dozen, full raw water pump replacement, belts, engine relays, fuses, wire, connectors)
Two tubes of caulk that can be applied under water if need be (can make a patch out of fabric and caulk)
Plug kit (for holes in the hull or broken lines etc
3 bilge pumps
Full tool kit
Manuals for everything on board (ever have your radar go out in the fog cause you blew a dang fuse after you wrapped a fishing pole in it?)
6 kw Generator (can keep bats charged if mains are down)
Two full set of Bats (starting and house) that can both run each other
Dedicated electronic bat and gen set bat
Good (not top of the line) first aid kit
Log Book (Fuel log/Maintainance/Spares etc)
Flashlights/Storm Oil lamps (when all other light fails)
Charts
Chapmans (Piloting)
Bowditch (American Practical Navigator)

[ 01-24-2003, 06:10 PM: Message edited by: Miss B Haven ]

[Bobber Down]

Fish Assassin, You have the boat I've been drooling over. Andy makes a fine craft! Somewhere, somehow, someday I hope I can step up.............Bobber Down

[MintBrite]

"76" -21 ft. Fiberform San Juan spl. Bought new at the '77' Seattle Boat show. Has a rebuilt 165 hp Mercuiser, but only has a 35 gl. fuel tank, I keep 24 in res. plastic cans in the bow. VHF (that will hail the CC) and the old 15 hp. Evenrude for back-up. I still need to improve alot of the electronic's on this boat, but the sea worthyness has long been proven. I just need more hrs. on the rebuid that was done a yr. 1/2 ago. No radar yet but thats on the wish list. A Handheld Garmin76map, plus a new sounder will be installed for the BFB opener. That'll be my test run for Tuna, if there are anymore problems with the rebuilt power train on this boat I'm moth balling her!! I can't bring myself to do it yet, great boat with many memories, I can afford a bigger and newer one but as long as my "Dad" and his boat are around we're fish'in it. [img]graemlins/hearton.gif[/img]

[Beer Waggin]

Right now it's a 16' Flat bottom with an 80 hp Merc tiller w/ a pump. 7.5 hp kicker for a back up and about a 25 gallon fuel tank.
Hmmmm, I'm not sure this is going to work.

Still looking for "The Boat." Striper, Trophy and Wellcraft are all on the list, but haven't had enough time to do much shopping.

You guys are kill'n me with all of this tuna talk! You don't know how bad I want just go buy a boat that's completely ready to go. Radar, GPS, the whole works. Hopefully by summer, but I'm sure it'll be 2004 before it sits in the driveway.

[Streetwalker]

Jet,
What is your range, I also have a 21' alexis. I have been out in pretty rough conditions (wasn't rough when we left) & the boat handled it well. I also have 80 gall tank but have a hamilton 212 pump.

[ANDYCOHO]

Bayliner
Cierra
24' x 8'
4.3 vortex V-6
55 gal.
VHF
GPS and Loran (not for long!)
No Radar
Aft cabin (great for the late arrivals and early departures, beats sleeping in the truck!), enclosed head (keeps the Miss's happy), fresh water wash down

Wish I had a bigger back deck (currently 4.5'x7.5') and more fish storage, and out riggers would be good!

[corrirod]

Andy, just tear out all those useless cushions and tables in the front and throw in some more coolers! :shocked: :tongue:

Of course the next time your misses wants to sleep down there you'll have to explain how tuna blood is good for the complection (well atleast Baitboy hopes so) and don't mind the smell! :grin: :tongue:

[ 01-25-2003, 05:45 PM: Message edited by: corrirod ]

[jet]

Street, I really don't know yet but know the imortance to knowing. That is why I am starting to plan now.

Anybody? guess the range with 80 gallons and a Kodiak pump.

Jet~~~

[El Shaddai]

Wellcraft
240 Walkaround
24'
Yamaha 200 Saltwater Series/Stainless
Yamaha 8.0 High Thrust
98 gallon tank
Two Raytheon VHF on separate antennas..also they are wired to my GPS for emergency signal
Handheld VHF
Garmin 182C GPS-stand alone
Furuno GPS-navnet system (w/ radar)
Garmin handheld GPS
Furuno 1722C Radar
Furuno fish finder/sounder (stand alone)
Scotty electric downriggers
Epirb
Go light
Survival suits for all
Lots of safety equipment..flares, strobes etc in a flotation bag.
First aid kit
Spare motor parts and tools

[Beer Waggin]

Jet-
My old 20' NR had a 350 with the Marine Power 3 stage pump. Had fuel injection on the motor as well. Burnt right at 60 gallons on one trip the Ranch and back. The next time I went out, we went through 70 gallons.
I would never do the tuna thing in that boat simply because I thought it lacked the needed range, even with extra gas. JMHO

[jet]

Thans for the warning. I probably will only fish for Tuna when they are close.

Jet~~~

[Mr. Fisherman]

BROKE!
My boat is broke.
When I get done fixing it I will be to
Found a broken shaft [img]graemlins/1zhelp.gif[/img]
Better to find it in the driveway than on the water though. Working on your own boat is good.

Oh, to answer the question:

1995 22' C-Dory Angler hard top cuddy
Dual helms
2 29 gallon fuel cells (58 gallons total)
75 HP Suzuki backed up with a Honda 8HP 4 stroke with EZ Steer and hydrolic steering
Furuno 1621 Radar
Raethon DF/FF/GPS
Garmin MAP 76
VHF
Hand held VHF
Compass
Scottie Electric Downrigger
8 PFDs
2 throw cushons
First aid kit
Porta pot
Extra prop
All manuals
Shore power
Dehumidifer
Lots of other stuff
Oh yea, wrenches... Lots of wrenches... [img]graemlins/berry.gif[/img]

[ 01-26-2003, 08:15 AM: Message edited by: Mr. Fisherman ]

[Capin' Dan]

22' Searay, Furuno fish finder and GPS with a hand held eagle gps back-up. 350 engine with 70 gallons of fuel. I will havve two extra 20 gallons fuel cells. I have a vhf radio and ocean experiance.

Norrivdave you have a permanent spot on the sea swan whenever we go out. I'm thinking of docking her down there this year and after a couple of runs I may even let you skipper her out a few times.

Guys on the board this is a guy to have in your boat trust me. He has a little something down newport way that really makes the trip worth it.

Tuna Diiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Dan!

[ 01-26-2003, 07:01 AM: Message edited by: Capin' Dan ]

[Re:Play]

I have not been out for tuna. I fish a 19' Arima w/150 Yamaha and 10 Honda. Soft top with backdrop, GPS, VHF, CB, electric down riggers, 3 1/2 HP gasoline shrimp pot puller.

[Beer Waggin]

Are you saying the Swan is ready to go?
I thought you said that was a going to be a permanent yard ornament.
Let me know when you're ready.

[Lepper]

Well haven't gone out for tuna YET.. but am planning on this year...

Make: alumaweld Stryker sport.
Length/Beam: 19'3, 7.17ft beam
Motor(s): 90hp suzuki 4stroke, 8 hp evinrude 2 storke kicker
Fuel Capacity: 40gallons, (will have 20 additional gallons)
Radios: VHF
GPS's/Plotters: lowrance lms350a fish/gps (magellan 315 hand held)
Radar: my eyes..
What else? i'm crazy enough to do it!

dave

[fish assassin]

Originally posted by Bobber Down:
Fish Assassin, You have the boat I've been drooling over. Andy makes a fine craft! Somewhere, somehow, someday I hope I can step up.............Bobber Down

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helv">Bobber Down ... Play the Lottery!!! ... or not! :grin: :grin: :grin:

-assAssin-

[id. painter]

Skein, Now its your turn. What is yer boat? id. p.

[skein]

Skein's boat? A river runner all the way.

2000 Jetcraft Whitewater 21'
350 Chev Vortec w/Kodiak pump
15hp Merc Kicker
67 gal fuel
Garmin GPSIII
Hummingbird 400TX
All the goodies, like:
Air-ride seats
Full swim platform
Top-side clean out for jet (sweet!)
Heater
Full canvas top
Cannon EasiTroll Downriggers (2)
Anchor w/200ft line

Great boat, but not for going outside. That's why I've been talking with Ed Wing. The Jetcraft will probably go on the block this spring (if I can get myself to part with it :depressed: ) so I can roll that money over into a deep water boat. I'll tell you, it's tough to think about selling it....

Skein - who must be pretty serious about this tuna stuff.

[edsr]

FA - Would you post some some pictures of your boat? You described it to me at the TA meeting but I don't think that I have ever seen one of them.

edsr

[fish assassin]

Originally posted by edsr:
FA - Would you post some some pictures of your boat? You described it to me at the TA meeting but I don't think that I have ever seen one of them.

edsr

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helv">There are a few pictures at the URL listed below. This is a site
that my son set up.

-assAssin-

[id. painter]

Skein,, Why not a tuna boat? Is the bottom flat. What is the deadrise and side hight? Whats the beam? Im confused. id. p.

[PeterMac]

21' Starcraft, 1966. A little old, and light on fuel for the Tuna haul, but a good salmon / bottom fishing vessel. I have my sites set on the 24 seasport a few years down the road. That'll get me there :grin: . In the meantime, I am hoping that I can crew for some of you guys and get some experience under my belt. Very willing to work, learn and share expenses.

PeterMac

[Threemuch]

1988 Olympic 22'x8'6 Hardtop
3.0L OMC Sea Drive (225HP)
15HP Johnson Kicker
76 Gallons Fuel (Main)
50 Gallons Fuel (Aux)
Standard Horizon VHF
Lowrance LMS600 Fishfinder/Chartplotter

[CrazyFish]

I have not been after tuna yet, but I'm looking forward to it this year.

I'm putting together a 21' wood dory for my ocean trips this year.
Garmin Fishfinder
Magellan Marine GPS
VHF and CB
70HP & 10HP
Not sure on fuel yet thinking 50 gallons plus extras

It won't be the smoothest, fastest or the best looking but it should do the trick.

[Sensei-san]

Since I have a spare set of keys for my nephew's boat I guess I can claim it.




[ 01-27-2003, 08:40 PM: Message edited by: Sensei-san ]

[skein]

Painter,

Several things work against this being a blue water boat. First off, it's a 12 degree vee, which is pretty flat for the waves and wind-chop. Secondly, because it's a pump, I'm losing too much range even with the 67 gals. It's not a 120-mile boat. And finally, it's open in the bow with fairly small drain holes. A wave over the bow would make me pretty heavy up front. Subsequent waves would not be pleasant.

A braver, or more fool-hardy soul than I could probably take this boat out and back many, many times, but I think it would always be at the risk of everybody on board. I don't have the right - or desire - to take that kind of chance.

It's a nice boat, but it isn't a tuna boat.

Skein

[id. painter]

Thanks Skein. It sounds like its time for a Sea Runner. Hi ho. id. p.

[Birdnest]

FA,

That sure is a purty boat. :shocked:

Birdnest

[fish assassin]

Thanks!! :grin: :grin: :grin:

-assAssin-

[Popeye]

[ 07-10-2003, 09:00 AM: Message edited by: Popeye ]

[fish assassin]

CrazyFish:

Details, man, details!! Who built your dory? Is it new? How old is
she? How long/wide (at the bottom) is she?

-assAssin- (who's an old doryman at heart!)

[Troller]

Make - Alumaweld
Model/Style - Formula Vee 18 degree haul
Length/Beam - 22 foot
Motor(s) - 200 merc prop 15hp honda kicker
Fuel Capacity- 85 gallons
Radios - Vhf - AM/Fm CD
GPS's/Plotters/radar- Furuno 1722c radar chartploter cmap nt +

What else? Scotty electric downriggers, Black box, Tr1 autopilot, Off shore bracket for big merc outboard, washdown pump, Six scotty rod holders, x71 fishfinder, tach/hour meter for kicker.

[Hamachi]

22' Bayrunner
135 Mariner
9.9 Mercury 4stroke kicker
Powerwheel autopilot
Furuno 16 mile radar
Furuno 16 color dual-freq fish finder
Furuno VHF
Standard VHF
Micrologic loran
Micrologic Admiral GPS
Micrologic DGPS
Handheld VHF in waterproof bag
121.5 Epirb attached to my survival suit
70 gal fuel w/ as many jerry cans as I need
Cannon downriggers
50 gallon bait tank - to hold the live bait needed for a proper and sucessful tuna trip!
2 gaffs (one each side)
Flying gaff (just in case)
Two 120qt coolers (because I don't need any more fish than that)

[Master Baiter]

22' Seasport
Volvo AD31DP, 70 gallons diesel (350mi. range)
15hp Johnson, 7 gallons gas
Marine head, Force Stove
SiTex Loran
Coastal Navigator Sounder (being replaced w/ GPS combo unit TBD at show this week)
Bruce Anchor
Penn Electric DRs

[Birdnest]

Hamachi,

That is a fishy looking boat you got there! [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

[CrazyFish]

fish assassin

My dory was built in 1970 but I don't remember the make right now.

It's 21' and I believe the beem is 6' flat bottom, with an inset motorwell and center consol.

If you ever saw the one sitting behind Tillamook Bait (that's it). I'm in the process of finishing the project and getting it back on the water.
I'll send you some pics later this week.

[fishwhenican]

20' Koffler Bay-bee vee bow,large scuppers on front deck
115 Merc. 4 stroke EFI 8hp kicker 2 stoke
40 gal. fuel + 2 6 gal. plumbed to 3 way switch good for 150-220 miles with 25% fuel left
6' bottom 8' beam
2 hand held GPS
1 handheld VHF (adding 25 watt boat mounted)
float bag with: flares, GPS,batteries,light.
drysuit (will be adding extra survival suit)


considering EPIRB, but figure a group run is good enough safety back-up

[Chaps]

28' Maxweld Cat
twin Honda 225's
200 gal fuel
2 BIG fishboxes
Simrad radar, chart gps, fathometer

I think it will work

[8knots]

1973, 42 foot Grand Banks Trawler
( 2 ) 120 hp Ford Lehman Diesel ( total five gallons hr )
640 fuel
240 water
Furuno 1832 radar
Depth, GPS, VHF all times 2 or 3
Nobletec on IBM
Slow, but comfortable for weeks at a time

Fished 18 foot center console Wellcraft fisherman for most of the 80s in CA and OR

[fish assassin]

mugwump:

"I think it will work" ... I should hope to shout!!!
Congrats on the new ride!


-assAssin-

[CrazyFish]

Thanks assassin

[blubeast]

21' Seaswirl Sable - 1990 Cudy with Hard Top. 4.3L v6 OMC i/o. 65 gal gas, 15hp merc kicker.

CB; VHF; Raytheon Chartplotter & Depthfinder

[ 01-31-2003, 02:41 PM: Message edited by: blubeast ]

[wishntobefishn]

Another proud Thunderjet owner.

21' ThunderJet Alexis Sport, with a fixed frame grey top, maroon. Air ride seats.

350 marine power, AT
Fuel Capacity 85 gallons. I've seen other TJ owners mention 80 gallons. Salesman said 85... who know. I do know that its at least 80.
Merc 9.9hp kicker.
VHF, compass, handheld GPS

Never ventured into the big blue, at least not very far, until last year. With the great advice I recieved on IFISH each trip was great. I did make it to the Rockpile 4 times, as well as several near shore salmon trips.

I know this is not the ideal (far from it) boat for big blue but its what I have. As long as I'm patient for the good weather, this boat will work just fine. I just can't get to the fishiing holes as fast. I'm really hoping the tuna get within 20-25 miles from shore.

See ya on the water....

[crabbait]

Ok, I'll let the cat out of the bag and see how long it takes for anyone to notice.....

Edwing VEC 23'X8', Scuppers (no drain plug)
Hardtop with Furnace
Dual Helm, Hyd Steering
100 Gal Fuel
Under deck storage with commercial grade hatch.
Suzuki 140hp Four Stroke
2 VHF radios, One mounted, one handheld
Rest of electronics TBA
To Be Delivered - Late June/Early July!

Here is a Picture of Ed Wing and a 21' open boat that he is building.


If you want a real tuna boat, Ed also offers this model! This one is 38', twin diesel equipped and has a diesel stove, a refrigerator and any other goodies you want to add! About $125,000 equpped like this one (that is a very good price for this much boat!).

Get you order in now for an early summer delivery!

[ 01-31-2003, 10:43 PM: Message edited by: crabbait ]

[skein]

Geez, Crabbait, I thought I wuz gonna bust! Nice addition to the Fleet!

[img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

Skein - who wants one just like it.

[crabbait]

Better get in line quick, Skein, so ya don't miss half the season. :shocked:

[will_e_fish]

With the boat I have the smart thing is to do is get a charter. I have been looking for creative ways to come up with a Tuna Boat it is a matter of time.
15 ft Seaswirl Trihull Open Bow
60 hp Merc
Hummingbird FF
cb 20 Channel

Yep this boat is why I charter. So any Tunaholic that cant take their boat to a lake let me know mayber we can work a trade out for a open seat.

[corrirod]

Ed better kick a few dollars to Ifish with all the free publicity he's getting on this board. Any Ed Wing fans ask him yet?

[Salmonator]

1995 20' Trophy W/A
150 and 15 two-stroke mercs
Lowrance X-15 sonar/gps map
Lowrance X-65
VHF, CB
4 scuppers
Livewell
Two cannon downriggers
in-floor fish boxes
82 gal. fuel, tunatown and 4-5 hours trolling @ 8mph with over half a tank left.

[Bankbound]

I can't find edwing boats in a any of my usual search engines where might I find his boats on the net, if they are even here??
I'd sure like to take a further look at them, they seem like super seaworthy boats?