What do you consider an offshore boat ??
 

I was just wondering after looking at a lot of magazines and online websites everybody seems to call there boats offshore boats. So my question to you guys is what materials and rigging do you think make up an offshore boat or what qualities does a boat have to have to be an offshore boat?? This should get some good responces!! :D

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Lets see....grossly over-priced, drinks gallons of gas per second, insurance per year is about 1/4 the value, parts cost is near extortion,.....BEST $ YOU'LL EVER SPEND!

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I would put my vote for the smallest offshore boat in the 22 Donzi classic. Oops, make that the 20 cig for stretchin it

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I consider an offshore boat an addiction worse than any drug! Huge money spent for the real " High Times!" and even more spent for the "low times! :evilb: Enjoy Wrink

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Apache

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:D lmao :D

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Modern Offshore Performance Boat (to me):

1. No plexyglass windsheilds, hatches, etc. anywhere.

2. High freeboard.

3. Flush hatches.

4. Minimal accessories. I.E. TV's, Refrigerators, etc. Stereo is fine, but let's not over do it (Tyson :D ).

5. Adequate handles or grab bars for passengers.

6. Fresh water flushing system of some kind.

7. Sea strainers. (I've seen some without them. :eek: )

8. Hydraulic steering.

9. GPS plotter.

10. Chicks. :drink:

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Yea what he said, cept for the first 9...:D...Rob

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I thought this thread would start some real chit. Maybe this will help throwing a picture in the mix should :D :D

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Everything without orange paint.... :evilb:

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i got 3,4,5,8 and 10....

adding 6,7 and 9....

will never have 2 on this boat... who cares, you sit down anyway :D

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A boat without a living room...

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Post some pics of these machines!!!!

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You want to buy orange paint but cant!!!:D

You cant afford it, you cant afford it...wanna lick? SIIIKE..(eddie murphy in delirious)

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Hydro's definition of an offshore....must have as many of the following as possible:

-Can handle BOTH speed and rough seas

-Deep V....24 degree,,,,knifes those waves

-Steps....designed for speed and predictable handling

-Cockpit.......it's what you look at 2/3's of the time...has to be topdrawer.

-Cabin....comfortable and functional without things installed that break after a good run...

-Engine compartment......clean and mean

-Rear end...nice exhaust tips...I like an aluminum platform or none at all....this is your call...Cigarette has it right in my books in this department.

-Right paint job ties it together

-Built soild and as lightweight as possible...(Kevlar rules)

-Speed? Has to have a good top end and the ability to go "fast" in rough water...top end ought be in the 80+ mph range these dayes I feel on a new boat.

-Length......true offshore.....a true solid 38'er

-Priced right...I am leaving it at that.

-Drives..."well matched to power" I don't feel you have to have a #6 unless you NEED to have a #6.


Did I miss anything? :D

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i always considered WickedWon to be one of the defining offshore powerboat. built with speed handeling and safety in mind. has a half cabin to get out of the sun and is arguably one of the best rigged boats out there. if you have ever seen this thing go by at 100+ you know what i mean. great boat for sure :cool: :cool:

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I can't imagine any "offshore" boat that doesn't need a #6 !!!! It's affording one that's the problem!!!

Think anybody with a #6 says to him/her self ....."Gee I wish I had just gotten the Bravos"..???????..................

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To me, an offshore boat must be able to run reasonably comfortable in 2 to 3 foot seas at at least 60 mph. It goes up from there.

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Nothing in a cabin survives after a good offshore run in the right stuff :evilb: Maybe a half cabin with just cusions :D

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Cuda, you beat me to it! That's all that matters to me.

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Yep ... couldn't have said it better myself !!! For an older dude , that guy can flat out haul the mail ! :cool:

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What do you consider an offshore boat ??

Simple, any boat that isnt onshore.

Too Old, yours doesnt qualify as an Offshore boat! :drink:

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Pointy in the front and wide in the rear and bucks when you ride it, just like a good woman.

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Weight and length.
Period.
Bryan

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This is what I call Offshore

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It has to run from Cape Ann to P-Town in 30min or less :evilb:

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Is that a pad lock where the steering wheel goes ?

How does that work ?

CM

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where are the drink holders? :evilb:

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no cup holders, but it has huge deck hatches...... for you know, storing stuff.... :D

that is what makes a true offshore boat..... how big are your deck hatches... :cool: :cool:

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Do these count.

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An "offshore boat" is any boat thats not on land. hence off shore :D

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Yep, refer to post #22.

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Like this one

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Well duh... that appears to be on shore so NOOOOOOOOO
:rolleyes: :p

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Ahh this one ?

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I would say it is any boat not on the trailor...

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Let see some more pictures!!

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Offshore boat?

Feed Gas &
Kick A$$


A little noise to annoy the bark chewers also...

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I suppose it depends on where you live.

On Lake Winnipesaukee, anything that isn't a canoe, kayak, or sailboat is considered an offshore boat. :)