How far should I take my 23 cc?

Captain Rick · 11-03-2009, 02:41 PM

Guys i'm new to the barn and just picked up a 23 foot center console. Is this enough boat to get to the inshore tuna grounds?

Capt. Chad B., PE · 11-03-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Rick

Guys i'm new to the barn and just picked up a 23 foot center console. Is this enough boat to get to the inshore tuna grounds?

First off, welcome to the barn. Alot of us run and run on smallish center consoles. Your question is WAY open ended. The answer is yes, no, or maybe based on the info you gave. Whats your experience, what kind of boat is it, what do you have in the way of safety gear, how much fuel do you carry, just to get started. There have been probably a hundred threads related to this, particularly Bear13 and AJ Bruno have logged thousands of miles from inshore to the canyons on 23' CCs and have written in depth reports, threads, articles and suggestions about offshore fishing in a small boat. If you do a few searches, you will find enough to keep you reading for a few days.

SEABIRD29 · 11-03-2009, 05:40 PM

Two years ago I heard a CC about 22' calling the coast guard. They were about 30 off and a storm rolled in. They were taking waves into the boat. They were however able to keep moving forward at a desent speed. They were SCARED to death.

They wanted the GC to come get them but since they were still running they were told to keep radio contact. These people were obviosly inexperienced. They did eventually get in, they were not happy and scared to death. So that being said how do you feel about your experience and the boat. If you feel safe and know what you are doing it can be done. Happens a lot. I would rather go on a bigger boat but I have been there with the smaller boats before.

Take your time and slowly work your way out. Meaning a yaer or so. Get comfortable then think about going farther. It is all a matter of how confident you are.

GOOD LUCK!!

Squid Vicious · 11-03-2009, 05:44 PM

Before you do anything, get yourself an EPIRB and Type 1 jackets and Sea tow/ Tow boat Us.

jdl · 11-03-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Squid Vicious

Before you do anything, get yourself an EPIRB and Type 1 jackets and Sea tow/ Tow boat Us.

I second that. A life raft is highly recommended as well.

missingtwo · 11-03-2009, 05:47 PM

As someone else posted I would email AJ Bruno and Bear13 here on the Barn. AJ also wrote and article about small boating for pelagics in NJ Angler Magazine so I would try to get a copy of that.

Now Im not an expert but there are diff types of 23' CC out there so some are more suited for this type of fishing.

Quality Boat

Experience

Proper safety gear

They are the first things that come to my mind. I would talk to one of the smaller CC Charters also and maybe do a trip with them....like Bear13.

Good Luck and be safe.

Loan Shark GE · 11-03-2009, 06:05 PM

Welcome to the barn and good luck with the boat. Like Capt Chad states,
your question needs alot of questions answered first.

But to begin with, educate yourself on safety equipment and get the best equipment that you can. Also start off with always having buddy boats that are fishing within range of you.

Nothing will take the place of experience.

tight lines

mattlist · 11-03-2009, 06:18 PM

What type of boat?
Whats your fuel capacity?
What type of engines are you running on?

I asked the same question when I got my 22 cc two seasons ago. It really depends on the weather and your range. I've scrapped trips to the east lump, the 28 and SIR this year because it was over 4ft swell predicited. We made it to the shipping lanes on our east lump trip only to get into some building 6fters and turn around. In general on a nice day there is no reason why you can get to the inshore spots within 35 miles IF you have the fuel capacity, compass knowledge and weather knowledge. LEARN YOUR COMPASS, very important. So many people including myself just watch the GPS and couldn't tell you if we were headed toward China or the Atlantic Ocean. Personally the 28 MR is the furthest I'll take mine, I have 120 gals of fuel to burn on a single 200 hpdi.

BlackBart · 11-03-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Loan Shark GE

But to begin with, educate yourself on safety equipment and get the best equipment that you can. Also start off with always having buddy boats that are fishing within range of you.

Some good advice here. Start by running inshore and going offshore with someone else until you are comfortable. Once you get comfortable, then start pushing out further a little bit at a time.

There is only one way to get experience doing something and that's doing it. Just do it safely!

wahooo · 11-03-2009, 06:33 PM

hay cap congrats and i would like to second talking to bear as i have personaly seen him out there is some snotty stuff , and he always comes back , that is the most important part of fishing ALWAYS COME BACK enjoy the site

BIGGESTJACK · 11-03-2009, 09:58 PM

without knowing the answer to the important questions others asked---i'd say no way with a new to you used boat at this time of year. what your thread wanted to know shows you don't have enough experience or you would have known the answer.
WELCOME TO THE BARN.

FisherDan · 11-03-2009, 10:29 PM

So welcome to the barn. Take the friendly advice offered. Start inshore and work you way out. Take your time, watch what others do. Take a look at the open boat forum and ride along with someone else in a modestly-sized boat, and ask a lot of questions. We all want to help - unless you ask for numbers!

bunkerboy23 · 11-03-2009, 10:56 PM

it all depends how your rigged i got friends that were 93-94 miles off in there 23 regulator this summer and they regularly run 60 miles so it all depends on the situation and how ur rigged

roctheboat aka pigpen · 11-03-2009, 11:18 PM

exactly, what biggest jack said, I would like to add, without knowing what bmake of boat you have, Your power also becomes an issue, before you head into the bay let alone the inshore tuna haunts , you better be very confident in your power. Getting to the holes is great, but getting back from them is even better.

zar2754 · 11-03-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bunkerboy23

it all depends how your rigged i got friends that were 93-94 miles off

i hope that 23 was tendered behind a 70 something.

going back to biggest jack's answer.

if you have to ask, in all likely hood you are probally not ready.

11-03-2009, 02:41 PM	#1
Captain Rick Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 35	How far should I take my 23 cc? Guys i'm new to the barn and just picked up a 23 foot center console. Is this enough boat to get to the inshore tuna grounds?

11-03-2009, 05:44 PM	#4
Squid Vicious Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sea Bright Posts: 752	Before you do anything, get yourself an EPIRB and Type 1 jackets and Sea tow/ Tow boat Us. __________________ 25' Kencraft Challenger 18' Wellcraft cc 1970 Formula 233 (project)

11-03-2009, 06:05 PM	#7
Loan Shark GE Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 147	Welcome to the barn and good luck with the boat. Like Capt Chad states, your question needs alot of questions answered first. But to begin with, educate yourself on safety equipment and get the best equipment that you can. Also start off with always having buddy boats that are fishing within range of you. Nothing will take the place of experience. tight lines __________________ LOAN SHARK Somers Point, NJ

11-03-2009, 06:18 PM	#8
mattlist Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southeast of disorder Posts: 2,487	What type of boat? Whats your fuel capacity? What type of engines are you running on? I asked the same question when I got my 22 cc two seasons ago. It really depends on the weather and your range. I've scrapped trips to the east lump, the 28 and SIR this year because it was over 4ft swell predicited. We made it to the shipping lanes on our east lump trip only to get into some building 6fters and turn around. In general on a nice day there is no reason why you can get to the inshore spots within 35 miles IF you have the fuel capacity, compass knowledge and weather knowledge. LEARN YOUR COMPASS, very important. So many people including myself just watch the GPS and couldn't tell you if we were headed toward China or the Atlantic Ocean. Personally the 28 MR is the furthest I'll take mine, I have 120 gals of fuel to burn on a single 200 hpdi. __________________ Manana- 23ft Sportcraft CC Sales Manager Atlas Reels email mattlist@atlasreels.com to schedule an in store demo! To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that’s all. Oscar Wilde

11-03-2009, 09:58 PM	#11
BIGGESTJACK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SOUTHPORT NC-- WILDWOOD & ALL WAWA\'S Posts: 39,050	without knowing the answer to the important questions others asked---i'd say no way with a new to you used boat at this time of year. what your thread wanted to know shows you don't have enough experience or you would have known the answer. WELCOME TO THE BARN. __________________ TEAM SCRAPLE VOTE EVERY FREEKING POLITICIAN OUT. PROUD MEMBER OF THE ANICENT MARINERS

11-03-2009, 05:40 PM	#3
SEABIRD29 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atco, Cape May Posts: 535	Two years ago I heard a CC about 22' calling the coast guard. They were about 30 off and a storm rolled in. They were taking waves into the boat. They were however able to keep moving forward at a desent speed. They were SCARED to death. They wanted the GC to come get them but since they were still running they were told to keep radio contact. These people were obviosly inexperienced. They did eventually get in, they were not happy and scared to death. So that being said how do you feel about your experience and the boat. If you feel safe and know what you are doing it can be done. Happens a lot. I would rather go on a bigger boat but I have been there with the smaller boats before. Take your time and slowly work your way out. Meaning a yaer or so. Get comfortable then think about going farther. It is all a matter of how confident you are. GOOD LUCK!!

11-03-2009, 05:47 PM	#6
missingtwo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Westville,Tamerlane Posts: 4,414	As someone else posted I would email AJ Bruno and Bear13 here on the Barn. AJ also wrote and article about small boating for pelagics in NJ Angler Magazine so I would try to get a copy of that. Now Im not an expert but there are diff types of 23' CC out there so some are more suited for this type of fishing. Quality Boat Experience Proper safety gear They are the first things that come to my mind. I would talk to one of the smaller CC Charters also and maybe do a trip with them....like Bear13. Good Luck and be safe.

11-03-2009, 06:33 PM	#10
wahooo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 641	hay cap congrats and i would like to second talking to bear as i have personaly seen him out there is some snotty stuff , and he always comes back , that is the most important part of fishing ALWAYS COME BACK enjoy the site

11-03-2009, 10:29 PM	#12
FisherDan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wall, NJ Posts: 216	We all started somewhere! So welcome to the barn. Take the friendly advice offered. Start inshore and work you way out. Take your time, watch what others do. Take a look at the open boat forum and ride along with someone else in a modestly-sized boat, and ask a lot of questions. We all want to help - unless you ask for numbers!

11-03-2009, 10:56 PM	#13
bunkerboy23 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Stone harbor, nj Posts: 150	it all depends how your rigged i got friends that were 93-94 miles off in there 23 regulator this summer and they regularly run 60 miles so it all depends on the situation and how ur rigged

11-03-2009, 11:18 PM	#14
roctheboat aka pigpen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: west millville Posts: 3,606	exactly, what biggest jack said, I would like to add, without knowing what bmake of boat you have, Your power also becomes an issue, before you head into the bay let alone the inshore tuna haunts , you better be very confident in your power. Getting to the holes is great, but getting back from them is even better.

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