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Originally Posted by zx14
(Post 2233335)
I am on the west coast, so the pacific out or Newport and San Diego, Make run out to catalina island I hope, 26 miles of the coast.
I have gone to Catalina in a 35 Cig about twenty times and out of those I would say only once did I really think we were in deep ****. |
Originally Posted by Dangerous Dave
(Post 2233185)
Rule # 1: the ocean will kick your azz if it wants to no matter what size boat you're in so respect it, and plan well.
Ain't that the truth. As for an ocean boat, I would say as large as you can afford to own, fuel, maintain, and store. As well as trailer. With the trailering in mind I would say 36-40ft. I live in San Diego as well and run my cat out there. But when she starts kicking up the bigger the better. I spent a bunch of years in the SEAL teams, and even our 82ft boats can get real small in the Pacific. Darrell. |
I just bought a 30'. I have ran it in the Ocean a few times and have run out to Catalina. They days have been calm and its been a blast. I found the return run from Catalina to be smoother and an easier ride. It's small enough for the channel in Havasu as well. Fits perfect in my warehouse, I couldn't have a bigger boat for that reason alone. Have fun with your search!!
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Personally, I feel if my 30 footer isn't big enough, I don't have any business being out.
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thanks people
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The smaller the boat ,the bigger balls you need and vice versa!!
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Stick with the Top Gun you are looking at!
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Go BIG! You would be surprised what an additional 5 -7 feet will do for you.
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The smaller the boat, the bigger balls you need and vice versa!! I've taken my old 15' tri-hull, 65hp Merc, out Manasquan Inlet into the Atlantic. Ran up and down the beach line a bit and came back in. |
As the ladies will tell you.. "SIZE DOES MATTER!!!!"
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