Hello Everyone,
I am new here. I came across this site as i am doing research planing my rerirement in 10yrs. Here is what i seek.......
I was born in oregon in 65.
Wife and i have talked of returning when i retire. We seek a vessel we can take offshore and possibly fish to supplement food or possible income (sell catch). My Dad (67 now) says we could "charter" vessel as well.
Here lies the perverbiable "pickle".
Wife would like to "camp" on ocean.
Need vessel to be easy to fish off of.
Would like good fuel economy.
No need to "fly" across the water,would rather get to destination with fuel to spare in case of emergencies but need enough power incase sea's swell have power to get home or a safe port.
Was looking at trawlers vs sport fisher as bayliners seem to have aft deck sit to high out of water and my back says NO WAY are you pulling in a 30lb +fish aboard.
Wife likes crabbing, i more salmon, tuna,marlin (BIG fish)
I am mechanic by trade. Dad is retired diesel/heavy equipment mechanic. So maintanance and mechanical not a problem.
Looking to invest 15k-30k for the right boat.
Question is...which is right for or wants/needs.
Have been all over internet and there are so many boats...brands....sizes. ..gets overwhelming.
Any advise is greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Keep the wid at your back,God bless and safe voyaging.
I am new here. I came across this site as i am doing research planing my rerirement in 10yrs. Here is what i seek.......
I was born in oregon in 65.
Wife and i have talked of returning when i retire. We seek a vessel we can take offshore and possibly fish to supplement food or possible income (sell catch). My Dad (67 now) says we could "charter" vessel as well.
Here lies the perverbiable "pickle".
Wife would like to "camp" on ocean.
Need vessel to be easy to fish off of.
Would like good fuel economy.
No need to "fly" across the water,would rather get to destination with fuel to spare in case of emergencies but need enough power incase sea's swell have power to get home or a safe port.
Was looking at trawlers vs sport fisher as bayliners seem to have aft deck sit to high out of water and my back says NO WAY are you pulling in a 30lb +fish aboard.
Wife likes crabbing, i more salmon, tuna,marlin (BIG fish)
I am mechanic by trade. Dad is retired diesel/heavy equipment mechanic. So maintanance and mechanical not a problem.
Looking to invest 15k-30k for the right boat.
Question is...which is right for or wants/needs.
Have been all over internet and there are so many boats...brands....sizes. ..gets overwhelming.
Any advise is greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Keep the wid at your back,God bless and safe voyaging.