sportfisher in the 50-60 foot range??

teamjefe · 04-13-2008, 07:13 PM

i'm located on the texas coast and me and my two brothers run a 50' bertram right now. we're looking at moving up to a bigger boat anywhere from 55' to 60'. i was just wondering what you guys think are the best hulls for the short chop that we get most of the time in texas. i have heard that the 55' viking and the 58' viking don't have as good of a ride as their present day counterparts. any advice that yall have will be greatly appreciated.

thanks,
john

reel fishy · 04-13-2008, 07:54 PM

Pick a boat with some Carolina Heritage. That sharp entry will eat up the gulf chop and sit steady when bottom fishing. If you are looking at production hulls try a slightly used 61' Viking or newer 60' Hatteras.

gradyfish265 · 04-13-2008, 08:21 PM

61 Viking will run very well. I'm sure there are a ton of them in the Gulf Coast and in Fla alone so finding one shouldn't be too hard.

Wireman · 04-13-2008, 08:27 PM

For production, contact the boys at Galati Yachts to find a 61. Great boats that fish well. If you were entertaining custom boats, I'd seiously consider a Spencer 59'. I'd look into both and take sea trials to compare.

crocker on cape · 04-13-2008, 08:30 PM

the viking 61 is a great boat for all offshore use

lazyfatass247 · 04-13-2008, 10:09 PM

61 viking or a Carolina boat. I would if you have the time and money look at a Carolina boat. These guys make some great hulls. With the price of fuel a Carolina boat looks extremely attractive.

Mako Wish · 04-13-2008, 10:23 PM

Stay away from the 58 Viking not that good a sea boat and wet as hell... The best production sea boat I have fished was a 60 Hatteras... The 61 Viking was very good and faster but quiet a bit behind the 60 Hatt.

Team Boat Show Direct · 04-13-2008, 11:01 PM

Our friends had a 60' foot Hatteras that was real sweet through chop. Real comfy too.

wetnwild · 04-13-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by teamjefe

i'm located on the texas coast and me and my two brothers run a 50' bertram right now. we're looking at moving up to a bigger boat anywhere from 55' to 60'. i was just wondering what you guys think are the best hulls for the short chop that we get most of the time in texas. i have heard that the 55' viking and the 58' viking don't have as good of a ride as their present day counterparts. any advice that yall have will be greatly appreciated.

thanks,
john

You should look at the Carolina built hulls, They are light and ride great. My 61 was outruning the Viking in a 5 to 6 ft chop 2 years ago year in Ocean City. Check my web site out, www.wet-n-wildsportfishing.net

floridadeckie · 04-13-2008, 11:32 PM

54 bertram

04-13-2008, 07:13 PM	#1
teamjefe Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10 Credits: 1,230.8	sportfisher in the 50-60 foot range?? i'm located on the texas coast and me and my two brothers run a 50' bertram right now. we're looking at moving up to a bigger boat anywhere from 55' to 60'. i was just wondering what you guys think are the best hulls for the short chop that we get most of the time in texas. i have heard that the 55' viking and the 58' viking don't have as good of a ride as their present day counterparts. any advice that yall have will be greatly appreciated. thanks, john

04-13-2008, 07:54 PM	#2
reel fishy Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: May 2006 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida and Beyond Posts: 420 Credits: 1,296.4 Boat: Yours or Mine? Home Port: Florida Best Catch: Fresh fish for dinner! Occupation: Pink Snapper Snatcher	Pick a boat with some Carolina Heritage. That sharp entry will eat up the gulf chop and sit steady when bottom fishing. If you are looking at production hulls try a slightly used 61' Viking or newer 60' Hatteras. __________________ Capt. Adam M. For-Hire Cockpit or Bridge Man Backcountry to Bluewater

04-13-2008, 08:21 PM	#3
gradyfish265 Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 322 Credits: 1,414.7 Boat: Grady White 265 Express Home Port: Port Monmouth Occupation: Naval Architect	61 Viking will run very well. I'm sure there are a ton of them in the Gulf Coast and in Fla alone so finding one shouldn't be too hard. __________________ 2002 Grady White 265 Express 1989 Grady White 22 Seafarer FOR SALE!!!

04-13-2008, 10:23 PM	#7
Mako Wish Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Madison , Ct Posts: 328 Credits: 1,305.9 Boat: 38 Phoenix / 52 hatteras Home Port: Clinton, Ct and MHC for the Winter Best Catch: My Job being paid to fish... Occupation: Owner / Captain Bluefin Charters Clinton,Ct	Stay away from the 58 Viking not that good a sea boat and wet as hell... The best production sea boat I have fished was a 60 Hatteras... The 61 Viking was very good and faster but quiet a bit behind the 60 Hatt. __________________ Capt. Mike www.Bluefincharters.com

04-13-2008, 11:01 PM	#8
Team Boat Show Direct Got fish Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 183 Credits: 1,430.8 Boat: Fountain 31' SFC + 34' CC trip 300'S Home Port: Mystic, CT Best Catch: All of Them!! Occupation: Fish as much as possible	Our friends had a 60' foot Hatteras that was real sweet through chop. Real comfy too. __________________ We love Fountains and Fishing for http://teamboatshowdirect.net/

04-13-2008, 08:27 PM	#4
Wireman Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 336 Credits: 1,719.8	For production, contact the boys at Galati Yachts to find a 61. Great boats that fish well. If you were entertaining custom boats, I'd seiously consider a Spencer 59'. I'd look into both and take sea trials to compare.

04-13-2008, 08:30 PM	#5
crocker on cape Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on the water Posts: 149 Credits: 1,334.3 Boat: 22' grady white Home Port: oyster harbors Best Catch: 100 lbs yf Occupation: looking for mate work	the viking 61 is a great boat for all offshore use

04-13-2008, 10:09 PM	#6
lazyfatass247 Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Westport, CT Posts: 268 Credits: 1,433.4	61 viking or a Carolina boat. I would if you have the time and money look at a Carolina boat. These guys make some great hulls. With the price of fuel a Carolina boat looks extremely attractive.

04-13-2008, 11:32 PM	#10
floridadeckie Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Big Bend, Fl/Islamorada, FL Posts: 419 Credits: 1,604.6 Boat: hula girl Home Port: islamorada Occupation: fulltime freelance deckie	54 bertram __________________ *SALTWATER COWBOY OUTFITTERS* Serving the Florida Big Bend to the Keys with all your guiding, deckhand, and detailing needs Jimmy D.

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