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Flat Bottom, "High" winds #11696646 06/30/16 01:13 AM
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I am heading Port Mansfield from San Antonio tomorrow night and taking the boat out all day Friday with the wife. I see the forecast is calling for 18 mph SSE winds later in the evening. My gameplan is to make a B-line to the Jetties and fish the surf-side of PINS for kings, reds, jacks, etc.. I want to know your opinion on fishing in a john boat with those kind of winds. It is a 20 foot long 72 inch wide custom made aluminum boat with a 115 yamaha 4stroke. Super wide, super stable, and 31 inch sides. Honest opinions.


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I figure with a SSE wind, fishing the surf side of PINS jetty would block most current but I am not sure on what to expect as far as trying to get back through the ship channel and the bay

Re: Flat Bottom, "High" winds [Re: Corbin Foster] #11697571 06/30/16 03:40 PM
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I think with the swell that wind will create, I'd be staying inside the bay.


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Re: Flat Bottom, "High" winds [Re: Corbin Foster] #11699487 07/01/16 03:49 PM
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When they "call" for 18mph SSE expect a constant 20-25mph with a gust or two over 30mph at some point guaranteed.


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That's a nice rig, setup great, with ONE very important thing to consider.

That rig is not self bailing. Torpedo one six foot rogue wave and you're in instant trouble.


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There is no way I would take an aluminum out in those conditions. That is exactly why I sold my aluminum and bought a foam filled self bailing boat.

Re: Flat Bottom, "High" winds [Re: Corbin Foster] #11699771 07/01/16 05:58 PM
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Save your wifes kidneys!! Not worth it! There will be better days!
check your forecast too 18 knots is almost 21mph.
18mph wind bring 6 to 8 foot seas, not good for too many folks 2cents

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I decided not to go out of course! Was talking to local guys at the cleaning tables and they were being beat to death in a 27 foot deep-v boat. I dropped the boat and drove down PINS to the jetty. Tried floundering with no luck, it happens.

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I almost swamped in the intersection of the ICW and east cut several years ago in a rig like yours (Xpress). Swells were 4' plus. Pick your battles, if the wind picks up, stay in the east cut until it calms down.


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