offshore fishing in a bay boat

**BuddyW** · #1 01-21-2012, 07:10 AM

Happy weekend guys and gals. Well I know this post will raise alot of eyebrows, but does anyone else on 2 cool go offshore with their bay boats? My wife and I go every now and then when the conditions are perfect. And right now my mind is moving towards this years snapper season. We own a 21vx kenner 150 opti and 60 gallon tank 2006 model. I'm looking for like minded people to buddy boat with. As the offshore guys will pipe in our boat is single engine and if there's any problems your screwed. I don't like the idea of depending on seatow if a problem does happen. We can both go at the drop of a hat my work knows that's why we have sick days.LOL! We like leaving out of Galveston and heading 180 south once past jetties. Any comments or pms will be replied to lets hear from ya.

**mr crab** · #2 01-21-2012, 07:40 AM

I go past the jetties as often as possible in my 22' Champion, and would be open to buddying up for the same reasons you stated. Only thing is, I run out of Sabine. If you ever decide to make it this way for an offshore trip, pm me.

**TexasTrojan** · #3 01-21-2012, 07:55 AM

I would be interested. I run a 20' Proline Bay with the same 150 Opti. I used to run offshore in Ft Lauderdale. PM me and we can discuss it.

**Capt. Billy** · #4 01-21-2012, 08:37 AM

I know I am going to stir the pot, but I think you should reconsider relying on another bay boat not equipped for towing to bring you in from offshore. I am a big believer in buddy boats, but I would really like to know why you would not want to rely on a towing company for a tow.

**Bill Fisher** · #5 01-21-2012, 08:49 AM

before i bot my sportfisher i'd gone offshore in a bay boat far enough to've caught tuna and billfish trolling......... similar size boat and engine w/60gal tank also.... but we carried an extra 30 gallons to re-fuel while out there

**BuddyW** · #6 01-21-2012, 08:55 AM

Hi capt. Kern, it's not that I would'nt rely on sea tow I guess it's a comfort thing with knowing you have help right there with you. I did read a post not that long ago about someone being stranded offshore and his tow provider basically laughed at him on the cell phone. I don't know if anyone else remembered reading that post.

**Capt. Billy** · #7 01-21-2012, 09:10 AM

I read that too, but that's now how we do business at Sea Tow Galveston Bay. If you get bored one day do a search on us here and sorry, I didn't mean to hijack thread.

**Richgoose** · #8 01-21-2012, 09:16 AM

From what I've heard. tow companies can take hours to respond. We have never had to use our SeaTow membership (knock on wood!) but I've fished with people who have told me stories about long waits to get towed...

As far as bay boats offshore, We used to run our Kenner 21' up to 25 miles out of Port A, and I know at the old 19' mile rig out of Port A we have tied up beside a guide in a bay boat! During the summer be wary of thunderstorms, they can sneak up quick. The biggest danger you'll face is not wanting to bay fish anymore, leading to your bay boat getting traded up... good luck!

**Capt. Billy** · #9 01-21-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Richgoose

From what I've heard. tow companies can take hours to respond. We have never had to use our SeaTow membership (knock on wood!) but I've fished with people who have told me stories about long waits to get towed...

Sea Tow uses yellow on our boats and your not a Sea Tow member if you bought it through West Marine. We noticed at the boat show that a lot of people think we are the red boats. If your a Sea Tow member thank you and I look forward to serving you one day.

**Jolly Roger** · #10 01-21-2012, 09:33 AM

Use to run up to 50 miles in bay boats. Do not know if it a Coonarse thing or what, but will see bay boats out to 30 miles or so out of Sabine every trip offshore. There are always bay boats on the short rigs on good days.

On a side note I have used Sea Tow, and they were fast and everything went perfect. I highly recommend them.