Porkchunker
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If I was going offshore all the time, I would have gotten a DV also. But I'm in the Ches. Bay almost 99% of the time, so my MV is perfect.
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TheOtherLine
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fishook":3nyu0gk5 said:
Get the DV
gw204
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Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but the conditions offshore on the west coast are very different from what we have here on the east coast. On the west, you get high rollers with a very long period so small boats can run with lower deadrise because they aren't spanning waves. Here on the east coast, we get a steep, tight chop where you need all the deadrise you can get to run long distances offshore. We see the same steep, tight chop in the Chesapeake, but people aren't running 50+ miles to fish. So, they can put up with the MV and slowing down a bit.
For me personally, deep vee is the only way to go. I'm 20 degrees at the transom and 45 or more at the point of entry. Sure I rock a bit, but some of that is perceived due to my elevated helm.
For me personally, deep vee is the only way to go. I'm 20 degrees at the transom and 45 or more at the point of entry. Sure I rock a bit, but some of that is perceived due to my elevated helm.
UnWired
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Hello,
Been watching this post for a while. Here in N. California (Eureka area), we have a small bay that not too many people fish in. Ocean is the only option.
Typical swells during the fishing season (starting in the next couple of months), is about 8-10 ft swells, 1-3ft wind waves, sometimes more, sometimes ALOT more. That's about the maximum anyone ever goes out in. Occassionally, you run into a larger swell with far spacing (15-18 seconds), but it's not bad. 90% of the guys here call it quits when it's 2-3ft or more. When anyone goes tuna fishing up here, the ocean is always relatively calm, small swells and 2ft or less wind waves. That's when the entire crew here heads offshore up to 80+ miles in search of Albacores.
I bought the MV for that particular reason. Anytime you go more than 40-50 miles plus offshore, you usually want a partner boat, or someone you know is going to be close. If we had a DV and there wasn't anyone else within 50 miles of us, it's just a safety issue to begin with. I'd rather save fuel for the long trips, if I need to go out in occassional bad conditions for salmon season here, we can do it, but a little slower and usually within 12 miles or so. We can stay dry and warm in the cabin and wait for the warm water currents to push in for the long haul!
We went fishing one day last year in our "other boat" which is an Aquasport with a DV hull and it was bad conditions. We got there, but by the time we stopped to fish, nobody could stand up on the deck. Pulled the plug and came home anyways. I think for California, a MV hull is really the way to go, especially down south where the weather is generally nicer. Just my opinion from someone on the W. Coast and in similar conditions.
Been watching this post for a while. Here in N. California (Eureka area), we have a small bay that not too many people fish in. Ocean is the only option.
Typical swells during the fishing season (starting in the next couple of months), is about 8-10 ft swells, 1-3ft wind waves, sometimes more, sometimes ALOT more. That's about the maximum anyone ever goes out in. Occassionally, you run into a larger swell with far spacing (15-18 seconds), but it's not bad. 90% of the guys here call it quits when it's 2-3ft or more. When anyone goes tuna fishing up here, the ocean is always relatively calm, small swells and 2ft or less wind waves. That's when the entire crew here heads offshore up to 80+ miles in search of Albacores.
I bought the MV for that particular reason. Anytime you go more than 40-50 miles plus offshore, you usually want a partner boat, or someone you know is going to be close. If we had a DV and there wasn't anyone else within 50 miles of us, it's just a safety issue to begin with. I'd rather save fuel for the long trips, if I need to go out in occassional bad conditions for salmon season here, we can do it, but a little slower and usually within 12 miles or so. We can stay dry and warm in the cabin and wait for the warm water currents to push in for the long haul!
We went fishing one day last year in our "other boat" which is an Aquasport with a DV hull and it was bad conditions. We got there, but by the time we stopped to fish, nobody could stand up on the deck. Pulled the plug and came home anyways. I think for California, a MV hull is really the way to go, especially down south where the weather is generally nicer. Just my opinion from someone on the W. Coast and in similar conditions.
2320 pilothouse
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i have spoke to several owners with 25 pilothouses.in my area on long island and all of them stated the dv model in our area was a better boat because of the ride.just my 0.2 cents.to each is own.
dave
dave
Thanks to all for posting. You just cant buy this kind of info anywhere and Dave "5150dude" your boat is awsome. I like the way you have rigged her and you are always putting the hurt on the fish.
I finally pulled the trigger on a boat last week. I hope you boys dont hate to much, but I ended up with a 08' DEFIANCE EX250. She is a beauty. Twin Yam 150's, full electronics, tower, all the goodies. She is on her way down from Washington as I write this.
During the san diego show me and my bro went down to finalize a deal with Sundance Marine on a 2520 DV. Thanks John for all your help, Sundance has great service. After we jump on the Parker and drooled for a bit we went looking for what we were not going to buy. Stripers, Wellcrafts, Glacier Bay's, and then I seen the Defiance. I had not seen one in person. When I jump on her she felt real nice.
The EX250 is almost in between the Parker 2520 and the 2320. One reason I liked her was the 8'6 beam. I know thats whats great about the Parker but I trailer 60 miles in city traffic to get to the water. The 9'6 is very wide. The Defiance hull has an awsome warranty and rides very strong in the swell. The part I could not say no to was the price. I got a killer deal. Scott at Ca. Offshore is taking real good care of us and Im getting her for a lot, I mean alot less than the Parker 2520 with the same rigging.
I would like to hear all your thoughts on the Defiance and thanks for responding to my post.
See you boys on the water.
I finally pulled the trigger on a boat last week. I hope you boys dont hate to much, but I ended up with a 08' DEFIANCE EX250. She is a beauty. Twin Yam 150's, full electronics, tower, all the goodies. She is on her way down from Washington as I write this.
During the san diego show me and my bro went down to finalize a deal with Sundance Marine on a 2520 DV. Thanks John for all your help, Sundance has great service. After we jump on the Parker and drooled for a bit we went looking for what we were not going to buy. Stripers, Wellcrafts, Glacier Bay's, and then I seen the Defiance. I had not seen one in person. When I jump on her she felt real nice.
The EX250 is almost in between the Parker 2520 and the 2320. One reason I liked her was the 8'6 beam. I know thats whats great about the Parker but I trailer 60 miles in city traffic to get to the water. The 9'6 is very wide. The Defiance hull has an awsome warranty and rides very strong in the swell. The part I could not say no to was the price. I got a killer deal. Scott at Ca. Offshore is taking real good care of us and Im getting her for a lot, I mean alot less than the Parker 2520 with the same rigging.
I would like to hear all your thoughts on the Defiance and thanks for responding to my post.
See you boys on the water.
