What do you look for in an offshore boat

[chrowski]

Hey all,

I'm still aways away from buying my first boat, but the research has begun. What features do you look for in a boat that will be offshore fishing worthy? Specifically, I'm in the southern New England region (NY,NJ) where it gets a bit choppy sometimes. How do you go about conducting research on these features you're looking for? My price limit, when I decide to buy will probably be around 300K, maybe a little more.

Some of my potential research topics so far...
-ability to take waves [I'm not looking to spend 500K on a boat that cannot take a 2' wave]
-fish-ability It must be functional, and not just a cruiser with a rod holder
-inboard/outboard Is there a difference in performance? [I've noticed pursuit doesn't offer inboards on any of their offshore models anymore, why would that be?]

So, where do I find all of this information???

Thanks for your help!!!!

[giantfan]

[I've noticed pursuit doesn't offer inboards on any of their offshore models anymore, why would that be?]
Thanks for your help!!!!

Pursuit and Tiara are owned by the same co.

Instead of making inboard and outboard in each product line they made Pursuit all outboards and all Tiaras are inboards.

I have a 2000 Pursuit inboard and I have to go to Tiara for all the parts now. Both great boats in my opinion.

I like the inboards for offshore, as I feel the ride is better with the weight of the motors in the middle of the boat as compaired to the back of the boat.

Where are you looking to keep the boat?

I think range will be one thing you will really need to look at as if you from central or North Jersey you will need a lot of range to fish the canyons safely.

[Double D]

With that budget you will have alot of options, but do your research so that you get something you will be happy with for the long run.

Are you intending to make canyon runs, or fishing inshore?

I would suggest hitching a few rides first on different types of boats, either through charters or ride sharing (lots of opportunities here on the board in season). Certain qualities such as safety and seaworthiness are not negotiable, but things like speed and amenities are personal preferences. Some guys want to fish a tank that can handle anything mother nature throws at them, other guys might like a fast CC that will require you to pick your days carefully

The boat shows are a good place to compare alot of boats in one place, unfortunately you just missed the AC show

[Lobo Marine Products]

Hey all,

I'm still aways away from buying my first boat, but the research has begun. What features do you look for in a boat that will be offshore fishing worthy? Specifically, I'm in the southern New England region (NY,NJ) where it gets a bit choppy sometimes. How do you go about conducting research on these features you're looking for? My price limit, when I decide to buy will probably be around 300K, maybe a little more.

Some of my potential research topics so far...
-ability to take waves [I'm not looking to spend 500K on a boat that cannot take a 2' wave]
-fish-ability It must be functional, and not just a cruiser with a rod holder
-inboard/outboard Is there a difference in performance? [I've noticed pursuit doesn't offer inboards on any of their offshore models anymore, why would that be?]

So, where do I find all of this information???

Thanks for your help!!!!

I think your best option is to go with a 35-45 range conv. like a hatteras bertram viking, ocean with diesel motors, we fish the canyons..

[Fortunate One]

If I were in the market and had $300K I'd be looking at Henriques. There are some low hour boats on the market and some older models that can be picked up and repowered.

They are not the fastest things out there but what's more important is being able to handle that NE chop.

I don't have any personel experience with these boats but I hear that they are good solid rides.

[TunaTeaser1]

I'd look at a used 30-45ft carolina express or sportfish. There are a couple Jarrett Bay's that have attractive prices as welll as some other brands.

[Mackey]

Ride, quality and value. In your stated price rate I would look hard at the Judge 35 Express or one of the configuations of the Judge 42. Anyone looking to spend 300K, needs to check out Judge Yachts before pulling the target.

[Holy Smoke]

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[iguana1]

In a true offshore fishing rig in the Northeast one of the biggest limiting factors is fuel/range. With our bites oftne being off the edge and eddies sometimes hanging east 300NM seem like the minimum range I would want. 400 is nice to have.

Another consdieration in that range is ice/fish storage. Having a small cockpit with three big Igloos in it sucks

[g_max_2003@hotmail.com]

i would say the laout of the negine room in a 35 - 40 ft convertible or express is important cuz if u cant reach it or see it u most likely wont service it and that cud lead to major problems down the line or the cost of payin a mechanic to do the job. so wen lookin for ur boat thata should be one of ur major criticques.