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nats posted 08-27-2010 09:01 PM ET (US)
I recently went on a tuna trip out of Ocean City Maryland, we headed to the Norfolk Canyon about 90 minutes out, and on the ride out I was shocked to see how many single engine boats were so many miles out. How far out have some of you guys went?
bluewaterpirate posted 08-27-2010 10:28 PM ET (US)
I go 50 on a regular basis .... been doing it for eight years never an issue. Pick days and always go with a buddy boat. Carry life raft, EPRIB, sea anchor all the safety stuff.
Boat 21 foot 210 Ventura single 225 Opti ....
Some videos .....
Big Rock ...... located about 50 miles SE of Morehead City NC
http://bluewaterpirate.phanfare.com/3341636_3667873
Coming back in .... another trip.
http://bluewaterpirate.phanfare.com/2934439_3205790
Just having some fun with my wife.
http://bluewaterpirate.phanfare.com/2934439_3205792
Actual GPS track ......
[urlhttp://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/4892322_2160484_31034318_WebSmall_5/Image-4892322-31034318-2-WebSmall_0_64957600674f3490fda656003bc57c5b_1][/url]
http://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/4892322_2160484_34010074_Web_3/ Image-4892322-34010074-2-Web_0_9ea4657c773fdc4daa61e22c7c75061e_1
http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv129/bluewaterpirate/ Two%20of%20a%20Kind%20Fishing%20Setup/28.jpg?t=1282961574
http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv129/bluewaterpirate/ Two%20of%20a%20Kind%20Fishing%20Setup/24.jpg?t=1282961699
http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv129/bluewaterpirate/ Two%20of%20a%20Kind%20Electronic%20and%20Fishing%20Upgrades/1-2. jpg?t=1282961785
This is why my wife and I fish offshore ...... catch and release
http://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/ 4892322_2160167_31025435_WebSmall_3/ Image-4892322-31025435-2-WebSmall_0_671c80b1f21a6b54dc237223cd3f74ea_1
Tom
bluewaterpirate posted 08-27-2010 10:29 PM ET (US)
Correct link to GPS track
urlhttp://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/ 4892322_2160484_31034318_WebSmall_5/ Image-4892322-31034318-2-WebSmall_0_64957600674f3490fda656003bc57c5b_1
Tom
DeeVee posted 08-27-2010 10:58 PM ET (US)
I have been 40+ miles past the Grays Harbor buoy off the coast of Washington state halibut fishing at Grays Canyon. My 1989 Outrage 22 (1992 Suzuki 200) does not really have the fuel capacity for this trip. The next time I travel out there, I will have a couple 6 gallon cans of back up gas with me.
Doug Vazquez
Seminole Jack posted 08-27-2010 11:16 PM ET (US)
In addition to the right boat, motor, and safety equipment, a little boating experience would be helpful, and a stay sober too.
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/article987524.ece
rich/Binkie
alfred posted 08-28-2010 01:16 AM ET (US)
About 50 miles out in my old 18 and new 190 Outrage.
alvispollard posted 08-28-2010 10:08 AM ET (US)
Ocean - 25-30 miles in Montauk 17 with Mercury 60 four stroke.
Lake Erie - 13-15 miles
Pick your days and "don't outpunt your coverage" (sea conditions, forecast, boat limitations, and your experience level).
DaveS posted 08-28-2010 12:29 PM ET (US)
I've been out about 7-8 miles in my 1991 17' Outrage. If things go to plan, I'll be heading out a little farther to the Mudhole in search of some tuna next week. Should be fun.
contender posted 08-28-2010 04:21 PM ET (US)
Most important is the weather, do a planned trip so some one on shore knows were and how long you will be. Best things to have on the boat is an eprib and satellite phone. When I was young I would wait for good weather and shoot across Fla Straights to Bimini in my 16'7'' (53 miles one way) I have only done this twice in the whaler. Its very seldom I leave sight of land now because of the fishing in South Fla is closer to shore than up north. I also use the boat to shoot across Fla Bay to go to Flamingo from Tavernier Fla. (23 miles across the bay)... To each his own
contender posted 08-28-2010 04:22 PM ET (US)
PS: Bluewater nice pictures
anthonylisske posted 08-29-2010 12:53 AM ET (US)
Run 60-80Miles off montauk 4-6 times a year. My longest run was 110 and drifted out to 120 while fishing. My biggest fear is fire with 170 gallons of hightest in boat (with 130 gallons on deck)
Preparation prep prep.
HawaiianWhaler posted 08-29-2010 07:00 PM ET (US)
In my Whaler, from San Diego, 2642 miles...oh, that's 40 miles west of Oahu ;-)
Moby Dick posted 08-29-2010 07:33 PM ET (US)
26 miles in Lake Michigan. Half way from Bridgman, MI to Chicago. Made this trip 3 times. Hve frequently went 20 mile WNW out of St. Joe, MI to find 330 feet of water.
Moby Dick posted 08-29-2010 07:37 PM ET (US)
In a Montauk (duh!)
hauptjm posted 08-30-2010 11:33 AM ET (US)
15-30 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico out of Destin, FL or Orange Beach, AL depending on what I'm fishing. Always on the correct weather day, which brings out a multitude of vessels within VHF hailing range.
Last year, we got into a "wagon-wheel", trolling over a WWII wreck with several other vessels. My Outrage 18, a 45 Viking, 35 Luhrs and several other various large size Sportfishing boats. Coming back to harbor, we rode along with the Viking for 20 miles back to the pass. That night at a restaurant, the skipper of the Viking recognized me and we spoke at length about the "little" Whaler out there with the big boys.
jmorgan40 posted 08-31-2010 08:46 AM ET (US)
Have done 20 miles out in Atlantic off Geaorgia coast in my Montauk and 40 miles in Gulf out of Panama City Beach in the 20 Outrage. Been a licensed captain for over 25 years
sapple posted 08-31-2010 09:46 PM ET (US)
About 2 miles.
fluke posted 08-31-2010 10:09 PM ET (US)
30 miles out, 35 miles up the coast, hope to go 30 miles to the south east side of Santa Cruz Island on thursday!Mark
fluke posted 08-31-2010 10:13 PM ET (US)
Sorry, 1988 montauk 17. Mark
padrefigure posted 09-04-2010 09:34 AM ET (US)
40+ miles off the Texas Coast. Total trip was 130 miles. Used a little less than 40 gallons of gas. Figure about 60 is the max range for the 22 Outrage. Of course preparation (EPIRB, float plan, safety gear, etc.) and picking the weather are vital to success.
Go for it!
K Albus posted 09-04-2010 11:42 AM ET (US)
I have a Dauntless 180 with a single Optimax 135. I have been more than 40 miles offshore in the Great Lakes, which is about as far offshore as you can get in the Great Lakes.
The trips that took me the farthest offshore were:
1. Grand Haven, Michigan to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and back - about 83 miles each way, 40+ miles offshore on Lake Michigan.
2. Copper Harbor, Michigan to Isle Royale, Michigan and back - about 55 miles going there and about 75 miles coming back, 25+ miles offshore on Lake Superior.
3. Frankfort, Michigan to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and back - about 55 miles each way, 25+ miles offshore on Lake Michigan.
Rickie posted 09-11-2010 10:20 PM ET (US)
100 Miles out to the Canyons from MVY and spent the night rocking and rolling. 27' Full Cabin with twin Yamaha's, and a full tower.

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Author	Topic: How Far Out
nats	posted 08-27-2010 09:01 PM ET (US) I recently went on a tuna trip out of Ocean City Maryland, we headed to the Norfolk Canyon about 90 minutes out, and on the ride out I was shocked to see how many single engine boats were so many miles out. How far out have some of you guys went?
bluewaterpirate	posted 08-27-2010 10:28 PM ET (US) I go 50 on a regular basis .... been doing it for eight years never an issue. Pick days and always go with a buddy boat. Carry life raft, EPRIB, sea anchor all the safety stuff. Boat 21 foot 210 Ventura single 225 Opti .... Some videos ..... Big Rock ...... located about 50 miles SE of Morehead City NC http://bluewaterpirate.phanfare.com/3341636_3667873 Coming back in .... another trip. http://bluewaterpirate.phanfare.com/2934439_3205790 Just having some fun with my wife. http://bluewaterpirate.phanfare.com/2934439_3205792 Actual GPS track ...... [urlhttp://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/4892322_2160484_31034318_WebSmall_5/Image-4892322-31034318-2-WebSmall_0_64957600674f3490fda656003bc57c5b_1][/url] http://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/4892322_2160484_34010074_Web_3/ Image-4892322-34010074-2-Web_0_9ea4657c773fdc4daa61e22c7c75061e_1 http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv129/bluewaterpirate/ Two%20of%20a%20Kind%20Fishing%20Setup/28.jpg?t=1282961574 http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv129/bluewaterpirate/ Two%20of%20a%20Kind%20Fishing%20Setup/24.jpg?t=1282961699 http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv129/bluewaterpirate/ Two%20of%20a%20Kind%20Electronic%20and%20Fishing%20Upgrades/1-2. jpg?t=1282961785 This is why my wife and I fish offshore ...... catch and release http://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/ 4892322_2160167_31025435_WebSmall_3/ Image-4892322-31025435-2-WebSmall_0_671c80b1f21a6b54dc237223cd3f74ea_1 Tom
bluewaterpirate	posted 08-27-2010 10:29 PM ET (US) Correct link to GPS track urlhttp://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/ 4892322_2160484_31034318_WebSmall_5/ Image-4892322-31034318-2-WebSmall_0_64957600674f3490fda656003bc57c5b_1 Tom
DeeVee	posted 08-27-2010 10:58 PM ET (US) I have been 40+ miles past the Grays Harbor buoy off the coast of Washington state halibut fishing at Grays Canyon. My 1989 Outrage 22 (1992 Suzuki 200) does not really have the fuel capacity for this trip. The next time I travel out there, I will have a couple 6 gallon cans of back up gas with me. Doug Vazquez
Seminole Jack	posted 08-27-2010 11:16 PM ET (US) In addition to the right boat, motor, and safety equipment, a little boating experience would be helpful, and a stay sober too. http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/article987524.ece rich/Binkie
alfred	posted 08-28-2010 01:16 AM ET (US) About 50 miles out in my old 18 and new 190 Outrage.
alvispollard	posted 08-28-2010 10:08 AM ET (US) Ocean - 25-30 miles in Montauk 17 with Mercury 60 four stroke. Lake Erie - 13-15 miles Pick your days and "don't outpunt your coverage" (sea conditions, forecast, boat limitations, and your experience level).
DaveS	posted 08-28-2010 12:29 PM ET (US) I've been out about 7-8 miles in my 1991 17' Outrage. If things go to plan, I'll be heading out a little farther to the Mudhole in search of some tuna next week. Should be fun.
contender	posted 08-28-2010 04:21 PM ET (US) Most important is the weather, do a planned trip so some one on shore knows were and how long you will be. Best things to have on the boat is an eprib and satellite phone. When I was young I would wait for good weather and shoot across Fla Straights to Bimini in my 16'7'' (53 miles one way) I have only done this twice in the whaler. Its very seldom I leave sight of land now because of the fishing in South Fla is closer to shore than up north. I also use the boat to shoot across Fla Bay to go to Flamingo from Tavernier Fla. (23 miles across the bay)... To each his own
contender	posted 08-28-2010 04:22 PM ET (US) PS: Bluewater nice pictures
anthonylisske	posted 08-29-2010 12:53 AM ET (US) Run 60-80Miles off montauk 4-6 times a year. My longest run was 110 and drifted out to 120 while fishing. My biggest fear is fire with 170 gallons of hightest in boat (with 130 gallons on deck) Preparation prep prep.
HawaiianWhaler	posted 08-29-2010 07:00 PM ET (US) In my Whaler, from San Diego, 2642 miles...oh, that's 40 miles west of Oahu ;-)
Moby Dick	posted 08-29-2010 07:33 PM ET (US) 26 miles in Lake Michigan. Half way from Bridgman, MI to Chicago. Made this trip 3 times. Hve frequently went 20 mile WNW out of St. Joe, MI to find 330 feet of water.
Moby Dick	posted 08-29-2010 07:37 PM ET (US) In a Montauk (duh!)
hauptjm	posted 08-30-2010 11:33 AM ET (US) 15-30 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico out of Destin, FL or Orange Beach, AL depending on what I'm fishing. Always on the correct weather day, which brings out a multitude of vessels within VHF hailing range. Last year, we got into a "wagon-wheel", trolling over a WWII wreck with several other vessels. My Outrage 18, a 45 Viking, 35 Luhrs and several other various large size Sportfishing boats. Coming back to harbor, we rode along with the Viking for 20 miles back to the pass. That night at a restaurant, the skipper of the Viking recognized me and we spoke at length about the "little" Whaler out there with the big boys.
jmorgan40	posted 08-31-2010 08:46 AM ET (US) Have done 20 miles out in Atlantic off Geaorgia coast in my Montauk and 40 miles in Gulf out of Panama City Beach in the 20 Outrage. Been a licensed captain for over 25 years
sapple	posted 08-31-2010 09:46 PM ET (US) About 2 miles.
fluke	posted 08-31-2010 10:09 PM ET (US) 30 miles out, 35 miles up the coast, hope to go 30 miles to the south east side of Santa Cruz Island on thursday!Mark
fluke	posted 08-31-2010 10:13 PM ET (US) Sorry, 1988 montauk 17. Mark
padrefigure	posted 09-04-2010 09:34 AM ET (US) 40+ miles off the Texas Coast. Total trip was 130 miles. Used a little less than 40 gallons of gas. Figure about 60 is the max range for the 22 Outrage. Of course preparation (EPIRB, float plan, safety gear, etc.) and picking the weather are vital to success. Go for it!
K Albus	posted 09-04-2010 11:42 AM ET (US) I have a Dauntless 180 with a single Optimax 135. I have been more than 40 miles offshore in the Great Lakes, which is about as far offshore as you can get in the Great Lakes. The trips that took me the farthest offshore were: 1. Grand Haven, Michigan to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and back - about 83 miles each way, 40+ miles offshore on Lake Michigan. 2. Copper Harbor, Michigan to Isle Royale, Michigan and back - about 55 miles going there and about 75 miles coming back, 25+ miles offshore on Lake Superior. 3. Frankfort, Michigan to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and back - about 55 miles each way, 25+ miles offshore on Lake Michigan.
Rickie	posted 09-11-2010 10:20 PM ET (US) 100 Miles out to the Canyons from MVY and spent the night rocking and rolling. 27' Full Cabin with twin Yamaha's, and a full tower.