sea worthy 5 miles or less and under 1000lbs

[Tonygotskilz]

Being a total noob to the water, i wouldn't want to go 30-40 miles out i'd stick to 5 or less. If i can't see the shore i wouldn't feel safe. I think i'm gonna look for a 19' or a 22' but it'll be awhile i'm gonna have to buy a truck to pull it too, cause i drive a maxima right now and it can only tow 1000 pounds and i think a 22 would be tipping that scale am i wrong? If so here's another question whats less than 1000lbs and sea worthy, anything?

 

[akriverrat]

Re: sea worthy 5 miles or less and under 1000lbs

ocean kayak?

 

[22WRF]

Re: sea worthy 5 miles or less and under 1000lbs

A ribbie (Rigid Inflatable)

 

[Jack Shellac]

Re: sea worthy 5 miles or less and under 1000lbs

The "under 1000 lbs" is the catch here, remembering that includes the trailer, too. An inflatable is about the only one fitting this description.

 

[Big Al1]

Re: sea worthy 5 miles or less and under 1000lbs

Get a cheap jon boat. How far out are you talking? I routinely take my jon boat out in the flats to about 15 ft deep. I go about a mile or two from land and never feel worried about anything except getting struck by lightning in a storm. It really depends on where you go. I go to an area that is protected by reefs that block the big waves. A 16ft jon with a 25hp is perfect for the flats. I have a 14ft with a 15hp and I can run 25mph in 2 to 3 ft seas.

 

[SeaMasterZ@aol.com]

Re: sea worthy 5 miles or less and under 1000lbs

how are those fillings al? pounded out yet?