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Post by r1mkal on Aug 19, 2023 7:15:08 GMT -5
Hi Captain, it says a lot that you got a 2nd 218WAC! I bought my 2005 218WAC, factory 2005 200hp HPDI Yamaha, in Los Angeles, CA in early 2020. It actually was bought new in Cape May, NJ and still has the stickers. I may have had the first Sailfish in SoCal ocean waters.? I fish ocean only, mostly with the same friend for 25 years on various boats. My longest trip so far has been 150 nm round trip for bluefin tuna. I have radar, EBIRP, 3 radios, 3 GPS, Para-anchor, etc. I have about 750 nm on her total since owning. This hull cuts through 5ft, without any "pounding". I've passed 25ft Parkers, etc. going 22+ knots heading to the offshore grounds. I'm serious and it took getting used to for many trips. I would come off a swell and brace for the SMACK - which never happened! Also, the enclosed transom is a significant safety bonus IMO. I'll hopefully upgrade soon, but will be passing this awesome 22' Beast to my teenage son! Impressive! I yet need to make a run this far with mine. I agree on the passing pounding boats in 3-4 foot seas. The sailfish eats the seas no doubt about it. My older boat had the 200 HPDI engine. I loved that engine and it was never an issue for me. Still the 150 pushes her well and does great on gas! `
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Post by r1mkal on Aug 19, 2023 7:19:10 GMT -5
Spring has been nothing but a game changer with the new minn kota - All I did was spot lock for the month of April and may for Tog and Black Seabass. It even held well in 3 foot seas blowing 15-20 and never ran out of juice. Now I am back to drifting for fluke. Impressive holding in those conditions. Hope you're getting on keeper sized summer flounder. In northern ocean county, spotty inside earlier this season, but did get some slots and overs. Tried outside 3 times over the past week, Seagirt and Axel reefs shorts and skates. Only one nice seabass made it in the box. Fluking has been hard - got lucky a few times on the wrecks and reefs at barnaget. But I have been hitting the squid/tuna bite on the seaside lumps. Had one came tight but unfortunately broke off after a 5 minute fight. I was def undergunned. I did see a 2 other yellow sailfish boats out there. a 218cc and probably a 266? it's always nice to see them out there
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