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Re: Truth Old_Toot #15234462 09/18/20
Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 5,171 Middle Georgia T TrueGrit Campfire Tracker
TrueGrit Campfire Tracker T Joined: Jan 2020 Posts: 5,171 Middle Georgia	Originally Posted by Old_Toot Originally Posted by Daveinjax Originally Posted by Old_Toot When it comes to offshore fishing and engines, it takes 2 to go to sea. Ran single engine boats most of the time offshore. Too expensive to maintain and feed twins when you are trying to make a living at it. You never turn the motor off offshore. It’s rare for a motor to just quit while running but they fail to start plenty. Heat cycle is what kills things. Working commercial offshore you keep in contact with your fellow fisherman. I’ve towed and been towed paying it forward or paying it back. 2 to go to sea especially if you’re trying to make a living at it. Depending upon the kindness of strangers ain’t a good plan for longevity. Jmo I don't buy that at all, I've fished from Nova Scotia to Venezuela in the Atlantic and Key West to Belize in the Gulf of Mexico all with single engine boats. Last time I was on the wrong end of a rope was in the spring of 1984. Maintaining your vessel and having plenty of fuel is the best way to get to point A and back again. No different than in a vehicle. Life is good live it while you can.

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Re: Truth sse #15234850 09/18/20
Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 4,826 Great Lake State C CharlieFoxtrot Campfire Tracker
CharlieFoxtrot Campfire Tracker C Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 4,826 Great Lake State	Originally Posted by sse Originally Posted by CharlieFoxtrot Or it could be us freshwater guys know when to stay off the Great Lakes. and when the water is freezing up it's not as buoyant...! For reference, the far house is about 40' tall, inner light is 52'. Coasties heading out in one of the 47s for training. Little bit brave, little bit nuts. Coming in, between the two pier heads. Hardwater. "A Republic, if you can keep it." ~ B. Franklin

Re: Truth stxhunter #15234868 09/18/20
Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 19,596 Central Valley NorKal FatCity67 Campfire Ranger
FatCity67 Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 19,596 Central Valley NorKal	Hauling ass back to beat a hurricane into port Zihuatanejo 1995. Best fishing on ocean I ever experienced. Never want to do that again. "Maybe we're all happy." "Go to the sporting goods store. From the files, obtain form 4473. These will contain descriptions of weapons and lists of private ownership."

Re: Truth TrueGrit #15235269 09/18/20
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,411 West, W. Fla. Republic O Old_Toot Campfire Ranger
Old_Toot Campfire Ranger O Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,411 West, W. Fla. Republic	Originally Posted by TrueGrit Originally Posted by Old_Toot Originally Posted by Daveinjax Originally Posted by Old_Toot When it comes to offshore fishing and engines, it takes 2 to go to sea. Ran single engine boats most of the time offshore. Too expensive to maintain and feed twins when you are trying to make a living at it. You never turn the motor off offshore. It’s rare for a motor to just quit while running but they fail to start plenty. Heat cycle is what kills things. Working commercial offshore you keep in contact with your fellow fisherman. I’ve towed and been towed paying it forward or paying it back. 2 to go to sea especially if you’re trying to make a living at it. Depending upon the kindness of strangers ain’t a good plan for longevity. Jmo I don't buy that at all, I've fished from Nova Scotia to Venezuela in the Atlantic and Key West to Belize in the Gulf of Mexico all with single engine boats. Last time I was on the wrong end of a rope was in the spring of 1984. Maintaining your vessel and having plenty of fuel is the best way to get to point A and back again. No different than in a vehicle. You carry a spare tire in your vehicles? Grins The degree of my privacy is no business of yours. What we've learned from history is that we haven't learned from it.

Re: Truth CharlieFoxtrot #15235341 09/18/20
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667 S sse Campfire Ranger
sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,667	Originally Posted by CharlieFoxtrot Originally Posted by sse Originally Posted by CharlieFoxtrot Or it could be us freshwater guys know when to stay off the Great Lakes. and when the water is freezing up it's not as buoyant...! For reference, the far house is about 40' tall, inner light is 52'. Coasties heading out in one of the 47s for training. Little bit brave, little bit nuts. Coming in, between the two pier heads. Hardwater. those are great photos, CFT... One time when i was a kid went down to the shoreline, probably in December, no ice build up yet along the shore, so the waves would come right in. It was bitter cold, probably 20 deg or less, and the wind was whipping steady, hard enough for the waves to crash against the boulders on shore and throw up mist over the road in places. When it is that cold the mist turns immediately to ice. Me and a bud put on heavy clothes and goggles and stood in the splash getting covered with ice.

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Re: Truth Old_Toot #15235455 09/18/20
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 9,381 las vegas, Nv. L lvmiker Campfire Outfitter
lvmiker Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 9,381 las vegas, Nv.	Originally Posted by Old_Toot Originally Posted by TrueGrit Originally Posted by Old_Toot Originally Posted by Daveinjax Originally Posted by Old_Toot When it comes to offshore fishing and engines, it takes 2 to go to sea. Ran single engine boats most of the time offshore. Too expensive to maintain and feed twins when you are trying to make a living at it. You never turn the motor off offshore. It’s rare for a motor to just quit while running but they fail to start plenty. Heat cycle is what kills things. Working commercial offshore you keep in contact with your fellow fisherman. I’ve towed and been towed paying it forward or paying it back. 2 to go to sea especially if you’re trying to make a living at it. Depending upon the kindness of strangers ain’t a good plan for longevity. Jmo I don't buy that at all, I've fished from Nova Scotia to Venezuela in the Atlantic and Key West to Belize in the Gulf of Mexico all with single engine boats. Last time I was on the wrong end of a rope was in the spring of 1984. Maintaining your vessel and having plenty of fuel is the best way to get to point A and back again. No different than in a vehicle. You carry a spare tire in your vehicles? Grins I always carried a spare paddle for my sea kayak, being out of sight of land makes one humble. mike r Don't wish it were easier Wish you were better Stab them in the taint, you can't put a tourniquet on that. Craig Douglas ECQC

Re: Truth stxhunter #15235460 09/18/20
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 15,551 MI -Blue Water Mac84 Campfire Ranger
Mac84 Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 15,551 MI -Blue Water	Not very bright people get washed off that pier often enough. "I Birn Quhil I Se" MacLeod of Lewis I Burn While I See Hold Fast MacLeod of Harris

Re: Truth lvmiker #15235777 09/18/20
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,411 West, W. Fla. Republic O Old_Toot Campfire Ranger
Old_Toot Campfire Ranger O Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,411 West, W. Fla. Republic	Originally Posted by lvmiker Originally Posted by Old_Toot Originally Posted by TrueGrit Originally Posted by Old_Toot Originally Posted by Daveinjax Originally Posted by Old_Toot When it comes to offshore fishing and engines, it takes 2 to go to sea. Ran single engine boats most of the time offshore. Too expensive to maintain and feed twins when you are trying to make a living at it. You never turn the motor off offshore. It’s rare for a motor to just quit while running but they fail to start plenty. Heat cycle is what kills things. Working commercial offshore you keep in contact with your fellow fisherman. I’ve towed and been towed paying it forward or paying it back. 2 to go to sea especially if you’re trying to make a living at it. Depending upon the kindness of strangers ain’t a good plan for longevity. Jmo I don't buy that at all, I've fished from Nova Scotia to Venezuela in the Atlantic and Key West to Belize in the Gulf of Mexico all with single engine boats. Last time I was on the wrong end of a rope was in the spring of 1984. Maintaining your vessel and having plenty of fuel is the best way to get to point A and back again. No different than in a vehicle. You carry a spare tire in your vehicles? Grins I always carried a spare paddle for my sea kayak, being out of sight of land makes one humble. mike r Fact. The sea makes one humble. Only fools chide her or take her lightly. The degree of my privacy is no business of yours. What we've learned from history is that we haven't learned from it.

Re: Truth Old_Toot #15235980 09/18/20
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 47,132 south texas-Corpus Christi stxhunter OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP stxhunter Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 47,132 south texas-Corpus Christi	Originally Posted by Old_Toot Originally Posted by lvmiker Originally Posted by Old_Toot Originally Posted by TrueGrit Originally Posted by Old_Toot Originally Posted by Daveinjax Originally Posted by Old_Toot When it comes to offshore fishing and engines, it takes 2 to go to sea. Ran single engine boats most of the time offshore. Too expensive to maintain and feed twins when you are trying to make a living at it. You never turn the motor off offshore. It’s rare for a motor to just quit while running but they fail to start plenty. Heat cycle is what kills things. Working commercial offshore you keep in contact with your fellow fisherman. I’ve towed and been towed paying it forward or paying it back. 2 to go to sea especially if you’re trying to make a living at it. Depending upon the kindness of strangers ain’t a good plan for longevity. Jmo I don't buy that at all, I've fished from Nova Scotia to Venezuela in the Atlantic and Key West to Belize in the Gulf of Mexico all with single engine boats. Last time I was on the wrong end of a rope was in the spring of 1984. Maintaining your vessel and having plenty of fuel is the best way to get to point A and back again. No different than in a vehicle. You carry a spare tire in your vehicles? Grins I always carried a spare paddle for my sea kayak, being out of sight of land makes one humble. mike r Fact. The sea makes one humble. Only fools chide her or take her lightly. wise words God bless Texas----------------------- Old 300 I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull Its not how you pick the booger.. but where you put it !! Roger V Hunter

Re: Truth stxhunter #15236734 09/18/20
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 4,859 Republic of Texas E ElkSlayer91 Campfire Tracker
ElkSlayer91 Campfire Tracker E Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 4,859 Republic of Texas	Originally Posted by stxhunter we run out a hundred, hundred and thrity miles sometimes, have run out of fuel twice on the way back in. ((Ttl. Tank Gallons X .66 / GPH @ CRUISE SPD) * CRUISE SPEED) * .4 = MAX OFFSHORE MILEAGE .4 GO OUT .2 TROLL / DRIFT .4 COME BACK 1.0 TOTAL CAPACITY w / 99 GAL RESERVE (132 MILE RANGE @ 40MPH) Ex: ((300GAL X .66 / 30GPH[600HP BOAT]) X 40MPH[CRUISE @ 4K RPM]) X .4 = 105 MILES MAX OFFSHORE RANGE Or if you have a Fuel MGMT SYS and know MPG: Ex @ 1.5MPG ((300GAL X .66) X 1.5MPG) X .4 = 119 Mile Range. The above formula keeps your motors chugging along if you don’t use your emergency reserve to extend the maximum range of a boat, but I’m sure you already knew that. Blowing off a reserve and using it all: 300GAL X .9 = 270 GAL ((270GAL / 30GPH) X 40MPH) X .4 = 144 Mile range W / (No reserve) When you get caught in rough weather, you’ll be glad you have that reserve you’ll need to get home. The above is pretty close to what Brian’s boat’s numbers would come out to with a 300GAL capacity and 2 300HP’s hanging off the back. SANCHA is waiting for you Roger. She just needs a repower: https://corpuschristi.craigslist.org/bod/d/gig-harbor-1995-bertram-60-convertible/7195345065.html Last edited by ElkSlayer91; 09/19/20. "He is far from Stupid" ”person, who happens to have an above-average level of intelligence” – DocRocket (In reference to ElkSlayer91)

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Re: Truth stxhunter #15236748 09/18/20
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,479 KCMO F Fubarski Campfire Outfitter
Fubarski Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,479 KCMO	Surprised biiiiiirdie hasn't chimed in with his treetrunk hull, african outboard, plastic jug gas tank navigate by the stars used a splinter for a circle hook advice.

Re: Truth stxhunter #15237262 09/19/20
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 47,132 south texas-Corpus Christi stxhunter OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP stxhunter Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 47,132 south texas-Corpus Christi	Lol. Brian just text me their offshore and it's 8-10 ft. Glad I had to work today. God bless Texas----------------------- Old 300 I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull Its not how you pick the booger.. but where you put it !! Roger V Hunter

Re: Truth stxhunter #15237912 09/19/20
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 4,859 Republic of Texas E ElkSlayer91 Campfire Tracker
ElkSlayer91 Campfire Tracker E Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 4,859 Republic of Texas	It’s only going to get worse as the day goes on. Saturday 9/19 Morning Strong NNE winds with very choppy seas. Small Craft Advisory. Moderate short period waves. Winds: NNE 23 to 32 knots. Seas: NE 7 feet at 7 seconds. Afternoon Strong N winds with very choppy seas. Small Craft Advisory. Moderate short period waves. Winds: N 23 to 32 knots. Seas: ENE 8 feet at 8 seconds. "He is far from Stupid" ”person, who happens to have an above-average level of intelligence” – DocRocket (In reference to ElkSlayer91)

Re: Truth stxhunter #15237922 09/19/20
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 4,380 Jersey Devil Country J JeffyD Campfire Tracker
JeffyD Campfire Tracker J Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 4,380 Jersey Devil Country	I vow to never end my days as a shark turd. "No good deed shall go unpunished!"

Re: Truth stxhunter #15238082 09/19/20
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Come cross the Columbia River bar on a bad day.. fuucker can get pretty sporty, had my ass puckered up a few times! 😂😂 Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Truth Judman #15238157 09/19/20
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 47,132 south texas-Corpus Christi stxhunter OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP stxhunter Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 47,132 south texas-Corpus Christi	have seen videos of it. God bless Texas----------------------- Old 300 I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull Its not how you pick the booger.. but where you put it !! Roger V Hunter

Re: Truth stxhunter #15238171 09/19/20
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Bar outta Westport, where the Chehalis river system dumps in can be a nasty bastard too... Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Truth ElkSlayer91 #15324366 10/18/20
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 21,734 Anywhere people are Less Stupi... C CashisKing Campfire Ranger
CashisKing Campfire Ranger C Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 21,734 Anywhere people are Less Stupi...	Originally Posted by ElkSlayer91 It’s only going to get worse as the day goes on. Saturday 9/19 Morning Strong NNE winds with very choppy seas. Small Craft Advisory. Moderate short period waves. Winds: NNE 23 to 32 knots. Seas: NE 7 feet at 7 seconds. Afternoon Strong N winds with very choppy seas. Small Craft Advisory. Moderate short period waves. Winds: N 23 to 32 knots. Seas: ENE 8 feet at 8 seconds. You're as irrelevant as to discharged on a maxi pad If you are not actively engaging EVERY enemy you encounter... you are allowing another to fight for you... and that is cowardice... plain and simple.

Re: Truth stxhunter #15324387 10/18/20
Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 1,672 W windridge Campfire Regular
windridge Campfire Regular W Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 1,672	Originally Posted by stxhunter TV has become nothing more than the Petri dish where this country grows its idiots.

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