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Old 03-17-2016, 05:07 PM
Walleyed Walleyed is offline
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Default Re: Taking 17 ft boat offshore question

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Originally Posted by klark2008 View Post
Recently got a 1994 17 ft proline center console. Has a 115 2 stroke johnson. My question is hiw far offshore do you think is managable on the average day. Have a 30 gallon gas tank. Im interested in all opinions
You haven't stated your starting point. If you're coming from Keyport, Sandy Hook Reef maybe as far as you want to go, given your relatively small gas tank.

As Capt. Frank stated, you really need to find out what your fuel consumption rates are, then you'll have some idea how far you want to travel. There's plenty of great fishing within 5 miles of the Jersey Shore, so don't be feeling that you're missing out because you can't reach the canyons.

Don't forget safety equipment...VHF marine radio, flares, PFD's.

And get towing insurance....you'll only need it once to be glad you spent the money.
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