Best Boat for Mixed Bay and Offshore

[Reefman]

Originally Posted by noodle creek

no we have a SPOT and radio, try to get 2 boats if possible, and usually don't make it that far, only on super slick days. and montauk17 i agree no boat is a do it all boat, but for what the thread was asking a bay boat would be better to achieve both offshore trips while still being able to mount a trolling motor and fish shallow inshore areas as well

I'm gonna put my $.02 in this one....Montauk17 is 100% correct; a bay boat is exactly that, a BAY BOAT! They have no business out in open Gulf waters away from shore. Ya rolling the dice going out there in a boat that has only one engine, low gunnels and poor rough water capabilities. Get caught in a big thunderstorm out there and I promise you will be saying your prayers quickly while puttin on your life preserver...Most should read their insurance policy on a bay boat...you're not covered should something happen 2 miles from shore. Cape Horn would be a good choice for doing both.