Boating Discussion Thread, Need some advices on taking a small boat out. in Boats; Hello fellow DB'ers.
I just picked up a small 15'ft seaswirl trihull with an early 70hp evinrude.
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Aug-24-2009, 03:05 PM
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#1 | | Registered User
Name: tommy Vessel: Bossman 42ft Sportfisher, 15ft seaswirl, king yakman, or anything that floats Location: Huntington Beach Job:Restauraner
Posts: 152
| Need some advices on taking a small boat out.
Hello fellow DB'ers.
I just picked up a small 15'ft seaswirl trihull with an early 70hp evinrude.
The boat is stock with no electronics. I bought a small fish finder and radio for it, also bought a portable gps.
Installed a 30gal bait tank
I have all coastguard safety equips such as flair gun kits, life vest, extra vhf radio, vessle assit, 1 anchor and 150 ft of rope.
I believe this is a lake boat but i've seen many people take it out on the big pond.
I've own many boats before but never this small, which mean i have no idea how far i can take this boat out ( i know about checking weathers and condition before heading out on a small boat ) so i am seeking small boat owners to give me some advices.
Can i take this boat to HB flat, PV or a few miles out on a good day? Any comments or advices will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Tommy.
Ill post some pictures when i get home
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Aug-24-2009, 03:11 PM
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#2 | | Registered User
Name: tod Vessel: cabo Location: huntington beach Job:zzzzzz
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a sea tow service might be a good idea
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Aug-24-2009, 03:15 PM
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#3 | | aka: The Sherminator
Name: Scott Age: 46 Vessel: Yak Location: San Diego Job:Insurance agency owner
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Just pay attention to the weather forcasts and head for the barn at the earliest sign of wind. I used to fish a little 15 footer when I was young. Didn't have all the fancy gear. Just paid attention to conditions and knew my limits.
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Aug-24-2009, 03:15 PM
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#4 | | Captain
Name: Dr. Kermit Fang Age: 49 Vessel: 17ft whaler "Marie-Marie" Location: Oceanside Job:Lithographer
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Aug-24-2009, 03:16 PM
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#5 | | Registered User
Name: tommy Vessel: Bossman 42ft Sportfisher, 15ft seaswirl, king yakman, or anything that floats Location: Huntington Beach Job:Restauraner
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thanks Tod. I have a membership at vessel assist since day one. Its a great thing to have.
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Aug-24-2009, 03:32 PM
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#6 | | Involved in illegal acts
Name: It's captain to you Vessel: 201 Pro Stratos, Crusiers Sea Devil AKA SpicyTuna Location: Long Beach Job:Your Daughters Babysitter
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Dude just take it out man. You could go to hawaii with it if you had enough gas! Just watch your weather/ beer intake and smoke intake! Those Tri hulls are stout man. Just make sure your radio works good, you already took care of vessel assist so your golden. Dude I have seen boats smaller than that out there!
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Aug-24-2009, 04:32 PM
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#7 | | Registered User
Name: DOUG Vessel: 18' WELLCRAFT/GLASSPADDY Location: LAKESIDE Job:OPERATING ENGINEER Bio: IM A TURKEY HUNTING MO FO,AND I AM ONE WITH THE PADDY
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go to edge of your comfort level,each time you should feel better,and know how far that is. take hand held radio and anchor with at least 15ft of chain.DO IT NOW
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Aug-24-2009, 06:56 PM
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#8 | | Captain
Name: Travis Age: 28 Vessel: 1981 20' Skippy Open "Front Page" Location: Long Beach Job:Skipjack Mafia
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hot stick you are outta control! fish the harbor in that thing and ride with us for an offshore trip...
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Aug-26-2009, 12:05 AM
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#9 | | Registered User
Name: Pete Age: 42 Vessel: 20 ft trophy Location: Southern California Job:analyst
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by redspagetti  Hello fellow DB'ers.
I believe this is a lake boat but i've seen many people take it out on the big pond.
I've own many boats before but never this small, which mean i have no idea how far i can take this boat out ( i know about checking weathers and condition before heading out on a small boat ) so i am seeking small boat owners to give me some advices.
| Since you're already an experienced boater, I think it'll be second nature what you do once you get out there. Don't let others tell you to be afraid of two foot boat wakes in your 15. I use to take a 15 1/2 foot bayliner out fourteen miles offshore in NorCal. I've used the same boat in six foot swells fishing for salmon.
If I had a 15 footer right now, I'd take it 15-20 miles out (given the right conditions) and go paddy hoppin'.
Don't sweat it man. Pick your days and conditions carefully, and get out there.
Tight lines.
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Aug-26-2009, 09:18 AM
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#10 | | Recovering LandLubber
Name: Dave Vessel: 31' Aiwych Location: Lakeside Trailer Park Job:PITA
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Line up a kidney donor
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Aug-26-2009, 10:25 AM
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#11 | | "kill yt"
Name: Ben Age: 28 Vessel: sold :( Location: scripps ranch/san diego Job:hyperbaric technician Bio: rookie status
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had almost the same boat, farthest i got out was 18 miles, sure felt small out there. definetely pay close attention to the weather. if the swell gets big that little boat feels like a surfboard and if it gets choppy your back gets crushed.
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Aug-26-2009, 08:17 PM
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#12 | | Texifornication
Name: Chris B Age: 32 Vessel: 20ft Skeeter Bay Yammy Location: Orange County, CA/Austin, TX Job:Aerospace Welder/Owner of Custom Fabrication Shop Bio: Life is good! Got Fish?
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More like how much bow and freeboard does it have? 15 feet is very very small out there. Not saying you can't do it but not much margin for error or other shit happening. Remember those football players off of Florida???? That was a bigger boat and 10 times the money. All but one died. Just saying. I worked on a 50ft 6 pack boat and got into some shit. Be safe and check that weather. Peace
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