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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2008 5:12:50 GMT -6
How far have you guys taken your bayboats out?
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Post by ejstenger on Sept 28, 2008 10:26:12 GMT -6
I've had my 190DC out 15 miles and if there would have been another reef I would have gone a few more. Hard to say if I had an SV2100. I have a big enough boat for my needs but I can dream can't I. I also have been out when it got pretty rough and had to run almost at idle to get back. It came up quick on us and had to kind of limp back, even then we had waves coming over the bow. Jump one and dive in the next. ED
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2008 18:28:29 GMT -6
There are a lot of debates on whether a bayboat should be taken miles offshore. We took a sv1900cc 35 miles off Chas. in 2'-3' seas. The boat felt REALLY small. My 0.02 is that you can take a bayboat off shore, but you have to pick your days. Make sure you watch the weather very closely, you have a VHF radio (not handheld), don't be under the influence of alcohol, and carry a SeaTow/Boat US membership.  |
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Post by Simple Man on Oct 21, 2008 2:12:58 GMT -6
25 miles or so south of Dauphin Island for both my SV2100 & SV2400. As mentioned, you have to pick your days to go "outside" period. If it's forecasted for anything higher than 1-2 ft seas, I don't go offshore. More from a comfort aspect than a safety one though.
A couple of other things I feel you need to do that are often overlooked, 1. File a float plan. Let someone know generally where your going and when you expect to be back in. Check in with them when you get back. A couple of hours sooner in looking for you could be big in the event of trouble. 2. Make sure you leave with a full fuel tank. ALOT of people "break down" by simply running out of gas!
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