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?
it won't help you, but i've had this boat 65 miles offshore......
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=52.0
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.
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. :-\
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?
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!
Bertram. 'nuff said.
I can only wish Jimmer :-\. Is that what you have?
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 $40000.
I know of a couple of guys who've bought boats in Florida and shipped to NZ, with substantial savings on purchasing here.
Landed duties and shipping will vary country to country, but have a look at some of these as a starting point: http://www.boattrader.com/search-results/NewOrUsed-any/Type-Power/State-FL|Florida/Length-20,30/Price-10000,20000/Sort-Length:DESC/ (http://www.boattrader.com/search-results/NewOrUsed-any/Type-Power/State-FL%7CFlorida/Length-20,30/Price-10000,20000/Sort-Length:DESC/)
I reckon that Phoenix 27 looks pretty good for its age.
Good luck, Justin
you would love the 19 foot grady. very tough little boats.
No Alto, I have a 1970 22' starcraft Islander which works well for Lake Michigan. The captain I fish with in Hawaii ( Capt. Shannon Frazier, Live Bait SportFishing) has a 31' Bertram, it handles the sea like a dream. My avatar is me and a 220lb ahi we got in oct. 11. I will try to figure out the picture thing and do a post about that trip sometime.
surfing some web sites searching for boats...i looked at the 2460 pursuit denali....I love it. I know is it an off-production model, but i really like it...what do you think about it?
I would look at a Cat. Whats your price range?
my price range is about 30000-40000$...i think it is not enough for a good cat
You need to find you a Boston whaler. Great for the family and one heck of a fishing machine. They are know as the susinkable legend.
http://www.bostonwhaler.com/Page.aspx/pageId/29593/pmid/268456/220-Outrage.aspx
http://www.bostonwhaler.com/Page.aspx/pageId/29592/pmid/270171/210-Montauk.aspx