dual console for offshore fishing

[strike115]

Hi everybody,
I would like to change my 16ft cc in the future, because it is too small to go 29 km far from the coast as i usually did last summer. But i don't want to buy a very huge boat, because it will need 2 engines, lots of fuel, etc etc...so i thought about the dual consoles boat, but i don't really know if they are good for offshore fishing, in the Mediterranean Sea. the waves are not like the pacifc ones....but i want a solid and good boat to go a far from the coast. waht do you think about a dual console like the sea hunt ones or other similar brands?

[alantani]

it won't help you, but i've had this boat 65 miles offshore......

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=52.0

[strike115]

is the hull different from the cc or express model? I' m very interested in this kind of boats because they can be used for sportfishing and also for a cruising. I like it because in rear part there is lot of space,more than in a same size CC.

[alantani]

it's a modified V, not a deep V.  the shallower bottom means it jumps up on plane quick and stays there easily.  you just get beat up in rough water.   

[strike115]

mediterranean sea is not like the ocean...i'm searching for something godd for fishing and family/friend sharing. With no much money I can't buy a big WA or express and on the 21-24 ft center console boats there is often lack of space in the rear part.

Just another question...a boat like a robalo or a grady white and so on  aged about 12-13 years but with new engine could be good or is only a stupid thing to buy it?

[Alto Mare]

Compra nuovo!


The water gets rough there also, I've seen it myself. How much are you thinking of spending and how big of a boat do you need. Are you thinking 22' ( about 9 meters )  boat? If so, you should be able to find a decent one with a single outboard  anywhere from $30,000 to #40,000, but if you're looking to buy a boat similar to Alan's, get ready to spend double that. Good luck!

[Jimmer]

Bertram. 'nuff said.

[Alto Mare]

I can only wish Jimmer . Is that what you have?

[strike115]

Guys..the most important problem is about the custom and the shipping...i would like to buy a 22 ft boat for $20000 and then ship to italy. In Italy american boat are very expensive...for example a 12-13 years old trophy is worth about $40000.

[redsetta]

I know of a couple of guys who've bought boats in Florida and shipped to NZ, with substantial savings on purchasing here.
Landed duties and shipping will vary country to country, but have a look at some of these as a starting point: http://www.boattrader.com/search-results/NewOrUsed-any/Type-Power/State-FL|Florida/Length-20,30/Price-10000,20000/Sort-Length:DESC/
I reckon that Phoenix 27 looks pretty good for its age.
Good luck, Justin

[alantani]

you would love the 19 foot grady.  very tough little boats. 

[Jimmer]

No Alto, I have a 1970 22' starcraft Islander which works well for Lake Michigan. The captain I fish with in Hawaii ( Capt. Shannon Frazier, Live Bait SportFishing) has a 31' Bertram, it handles the sea like a dream. My avatar is me and a 220lb ahi we got in oct. 11. I will try to figure out the picture thing and do a post about that trip sometime.

[strike115]

surfing some web sites searching for boats...i looked at the 2460 pursuit denali....I love it. I know is it an off-production model, but i really like it...what do you think about it?

[coastalobsession]

I would look at a Cat. Whats your price range?

[strike115]

my price range is about 30000-40000$...i think it is not enough for a good cat