What wind/wave height for charter to cancel?

Lured Away · 10-15-2009, 09:55 AM

Scheduled to head out of OC on a charter Monday on a 60+' boat. Forecast now says 15-25kts waves 6-9'. At what point will a charter cancel or would you recommend postponing? Most of the guys have fished before but won't enjoy it if can't stand up.

How will the ride be on a 60+' in these conditions, both running and trolling?
Figuring that's a long 60-90 mile run in thoses conditions even in big boat.
Thanks

SkirtChaser32' · 10-15-2009, 10:30 AM

15-25kts...If its 15, you're ok..25, you're getting the shit kicked out of you. We usually stay at the dock on a forecast of 15-25, and we only have a short run out of Hatteras. No way in hell I would go 60-90mi. in those conditions...but thats just me. Also, those forecasts frequently change, sometimes hourly! I would wait on canceling as long as possible. They call for 15-25 now, but tomorrow it may be light and variable!

Capt. kapoc · 10-15-2009, 10:55 AM

We run outta Va Beach and 15-25 we look really hard at it and then the second is are there other boats going to make a go of it as well usally if were looking at 20 sustained we'll give the charter options of nearshore,inshore, or rebooking. It just isn't fun unless your knee deep in tuna.

Banshee · 10-15-2009, 10:59 AM

THE SEASON IS LATE, THEY MAY CANCEL OR STICK THEIR NOSE OUT. HEDGE YOUR BET, DRINK ORANGE CRUSHES TILL 2 AM THEN YOU WILL BE GOING.
You must be fishing with Capt. Willie.

eppefour · 10-15-2009, 11:21 AM

Why Orange Crush ? Is it a superstition ? I understand no banannas but don't know about Oragn e crush Beer til 2 , leave at 3 is more my speed- need that hour of sleep

Get_Bent · 10-15-2009, 02:46 PM

I'd go if there was a really good bite. Trolling in 6-9s sucks.

costaricasportfishing · 10-15-2009, 02:53 PM

I like to think that it's "charter" fishing. Not commercial fishing. It is supposed to be fun! Fishing in any size boat in more than 6 ft seas is not fun.

Robja · 10-15-2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eppefour

Why Orange Crush ? Is it a superstition ? I understand no banannas but don't know about Oragn e crush Beer til 2 , leave at 3 is more my speed- need that hour of sleep

Orange Crushes seem to work for Jersey

floridadeckie · 10-15-2009, 06:39 PM

we generally leave it up to the customers, although we normally only have a 15-20 mi run. If the customers are cool with it, put on the yellows and gitterdun. I would plan on going, better to be ready to roll then be caught unprepared

54bullwinkle · 10-15-2009, 06:54 PM

Cancel. Ninety miles in 6+ foot seas can be a 5+ hour run. Even more depending on the direction of the weather. Does not leave you a whole lot of fishing time. Boat, gear and passengers will get a beating. Sixty feet gets pretty small out there.

10-15-2009, 11:21 AM	#5
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10-15-2009, 06:54 PM	#10
54bullwinkle Salon puppy Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 118 Credits: 537.5	15 - 25 Cancel. Ninety miles in 6+ foot seas can be a 5+ hour run. Even more depending on the direction of the weather. Does not leave you a whole lot of fishing time. Boat, gear and passengers will get a beating. Sixty feet gets pretty small out there.

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10-15-2009, 10:30 AM	#2
SkirtChaser32' Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 393 Credits: 1,460.9	15-25kts...If its 15, you're ok..25, you're getting the shit kicked out of you. We usually stay at the dock on a forecast of 15-25, and we only have a short run out of Hatteras. No way in hell I would go 60-90mi. in those conditions...but thats just me. Also, those forecasts frequently change, sometimes hourly! I would wait on canceling as long as possible. They call for 15-25 now, but tomorrow it may be light and variable!

10-15-2009, 10:55 AM	#3
Capt. kapoc Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Virgina Beach, Va Posts: 583 Credits: 2,061.0 Occupation: Us Navy/ Charterboat Capt Blog Entries: 3	We run outta Va Beach and 15-25 we look really hard at it and then the second is are there other boats going to make a go of it as well usally if were looking at 20 sustained we'll give the charter options of nearshore,inshore, or rebooking. It just isn't fun unless your knee deep in tuna.

10-15-2009, 02:46 PM	#6
Get_Bent Newbie on board Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12 Credits: 293.2	I'd go if there was a really good bite. Trolling in 6-9s sucks.