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Boating => Boating General Discussions => Topic started by: Sam3 on February 20, 2007, 06:45:10 AM

Title: What kind of boat do you have?...
Post by: Sam3 on February 20, 2007, 06:45:10 AM
Hey guys...what type of boats do you have for your type of fishing? I'm curious as to what would be the minimum size boat you would take out in the bay's for fluke or just any other fish for that matter also?

Thanks!
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Post by: catfish hunter on February 20, 2007, 08:01:29 AM
just sold a 23 foot starcrft and bought a 06 21ft. sea boss cc ,I wouldnt go out to the channels in anything smaller than 16 ft. but I have taken my 12 ft. out on the flats
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Post by: Sam3 on February 20, 2007, 08:12:38 AM
just sold a 23 foot starcrft and bought a 06 21ft. sea boss cc ,I wouldnt go out to the channels in anything smaller than 16 ft. but I have taken my 12 ft. out on the flats

Damn....I knew I should have bought the 16 ft deep V over the 14ft 6in Deep V. The 16 ft is more versatile and can be used for fresh water as well as salt water.
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Post by: catfish hunter on February 20, 2007, 08:13:35 AM
where are you looking to fish ,what bay is close to you
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Post by: Sam3 on February 20, 2007, 08:17:18 AM
Good question....coming from north Jersey..I guess the closest place to launch would be Sandy Hook. What would you recommend?
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Post by: catfish hunter on February 20, 2007, 08:20:43 AM
on weekdays you are fine just know how to operate the boat ,go on calm days,I would launch out of keport and try the back first ,most boaters are courteous to smaller boats ,give it a try ,I see yaks out there all the time
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Post by: Sam3 on February 20, 2007, 08:24:53 AM
I guess the weekends get busy...but it's worth a try. Thanks Catfish!
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Post by: catfish hunter on February 20, 2007, 08:29:50 AM
I guess the weekends get busy...but it's worth a try. Thanks Catfish!
some times but if you stay away from there paths your fine go on a weekday to find out if your boat will handle it,I have been out in my 12 ft. and in my canoe so you can fish a 14
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Post by: Sam3 on February 20, 2007, 08:40:55 AM
I have a '94 Sea Nymph 14.6 deep V with the USCG neccessities, lights, bilge, livewell, etc. I think that would be a good idea to check it out during a weekday and see how the boat handles.
Good advice and thanks again.
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Post by: catfish hunter on February 20, 2007, 08:44:56 AM
what kind of moter
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Post by: Sam3 on February 20, 2007, 08:53:37 AM
NJ lake motor...9.9
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Post by: catfish hunter on February 20, 2007, 08:55:05 AM
your fine,go get um
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Post by: Sam3 on February 20, 2007, 08:58:38 AM
That's good to know. I was worried that it wouldn't be enough.
Nonetheless...I will be saving my pennies for a larger boat with a center console, hopefully next year.
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Post by: catfish hunter on February 20, 2007, 09:02:07 AM
if your new to the bay let me know I'll show you some spots to try
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Post by: Sam3 on February 20, 2007, 09:07:20 AM
I am new to salt water fishing in general. That would be great to meet up some day and learn the bay a little.
I appreciate it!
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Post by: catfish hunter on February 20, 2007, 09:10:39 AM
when the season starts we'll go
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Post by: Sam3 on February 20, 2007, 09:20:24 AM
Excellent! Thanks!
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Post by: Chris n on February 20, 2007, 04:15:59 PM
I have an old beaten up 10 ft canoe. I sanded it and painted it bright orange ;D, maybe the carp will accept me as their mommy ??? ;D..and also a 12 ft johnboat, nothing for salt water. Also looking into a kayak!
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Post by: drome on February 20, 2007, 10:43:01 PM
I use a 26.5 foot mako with cabin for the ocean, and a 14 foot aluminum v hull lowe's boat for freshwater.
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Post by: rugman on February 26, 2007, 08:26:29 AM
sam , got one up for sale like new . deep 1730 striper sea swril cc like new trailer new ff new vhf 90 yam  very low hours and a b-top
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Post by: Sam3 on February 26, 2007, 08:35:05 AM
Thanks Rugman...not in the market for a new boat just yet.
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Post by: Kahoots on March 02, 2007, 07:26:46 PM
20ft. Wellcraft CC, 150 Yammy, Fish Cape May,Wildwood,Offshore & inshore
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Post by: shadyvito on March 11, 2007, 07:58:55 PM
I got a hoopty ten foot john boat that a customer gave me which I didn't get to use yet and a float tube.  I'm poor:)
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Post by: Reel Time on March 28, 2007, 07:37:18 PM
 10' jon rotting away in the back yard, took that into the bay with a 5horse and boy did i get some looks,,,,
 had an 18' tracker jon used for the bay, but snuck out into the ocean twice last year with it, that my step dad and i just traded it in on a new 21' striper wa that we are recieving this saturday, just sitting there tied to the fuel dock,,since monday just waiting,,, man saturday needs to hurry up and get here. will post a few pics of it, and its 1st cruise around the bay
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Post by: Ruger314 on March 28, 2007, 07:45:01 PM
Hey you may want to try shark river also!! great for fluke with a smaller boat. Fished it for years with the rentals, then with a 14ft, 9.9hp had a blast on fluke and sometimes cocktail blue and schoolie stripers near the ocean ave draw bridge..Ps weekedays are the best.
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Post by: shadyvito on March 30, 2007, 10:27:01 PM
Finally got to use my little Jon boat.  Rowing is coming to my fat body easier then I thought.  I like fishing out of that little thing.  In the future I want to get something that I can stand up on.
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Post by: FDFisherman on April 08, 2007, 08:43:23 AM
28' Hydra-Sports Vector walkaround w/ dual Evinrude Ficht 250's

The AlVin
Lanoka Harbor, NJ