Suitable conditions for 23 CC

[Chrismacholz]

I've been trying to get offshore since I bought my seacraft back in June. Work, weekend plans, and rough weather have held me back from getting out much.

So I pose the question to you, under what type of forecast would you consider taking a 23 CC out roughly 15-20 miles? I wanted to go sharking on Sunday but this is the forecast... Would anyone do it?

SUN
N WINDS 15 TO 20 KT...BECOMING NW 10 TO 15 KT IN THE
AFTERNOON. SEAS 2 TO 4 FT.

SUN NIGHT
N WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. SEAS AROUND 2 FT.

I'm on the south shore of Long Island, so I generally feel like a north wind would be favorable.

[Boatboy6]

Ability and comfort are two very different issues. I'd go as the forecast seems to be deminishing throughout the day

[NoBones]

Sounds like ideal conditions for the SeaCraft...

Trust me, the boat can take more then you can !

[thehermit]

Originally Posted by NoBones

Trust me, the boat can take more then you can !

Very TRUE !

[Chrismacholz]

Thanks for the vote of confidence guys. Here's another look from another site, this one scares me a little with the short period and advisory in the morning. Maybe I'll just plan on an afternoon trip. Sharks eat in the afternoon, right?

Sunday 9/14

Morning
Windy conditions with choppy seas. Small craft advisory. Small short period wind waves.
Winds: N 15 to 21 knots.
Seas: NNE 4 feet at 4 seconds.

Afternoon
Light winds with a slight chop. Small short period wind waves.
Winds: N 9 to 12 knots.
Seas: NE 2 feet at 4 seconds.

[GodsReel]

It can handle way more than you! Enjoy.

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Chrismacholz

Thanks for the vote of confidence guys. Here's another look from another site, this one scares me a little with the short period and advisory in the morning. Maybe I'll just plan on an afternoon trip. Sharks eat in the afternoon, right?

Sunday 9/14

Morning
Windy conditions with choppy seas. Small craft advisory. Small short period wind waves.
Winds: N 15 to 21 knots.
Seas: NNE 4 feet at 4 seconds.

Afternoon
Light winds with a slight chop. Small short period wind waves.
Winds: N 9 to 12 knots.
Seas: NE 2 feet at 4 seconds.

Much like surfers, sharks are opportunistic creatures.

NOAA is run by the govt.
magicseaweed.com is run by surfers.

If surfers listened to the govt., there would be no surfers.

I surfed at night when I was young. Sharks surf at night.
I really miss surfing, but at least I can dive on my hookah now.

Chuck and Bones chose to go out late with 15-20 kts and horizontal flags. The boats came back. Patti was in the crow`s nest taking pictures. Lil was smiling.

Get some time with her. She will amaze you.

Cheers,
GFS

[cdavisdb]

I'm assuming you will be running out, basically south, away from the wind. 4 ft is no problem in those conditions, even shorter than 4 sec. By 15 miles, it may look like 6 ft, but still no real problem. How deep is it where you plan to fish? Shallow could be pretty uncomfortable on a drift. Think about what happens if it keeps blowing. Can you come back running 45 degrees off the wind? The boat will handle running straight into short 4 fters+, but you won't like it.

[Chrismacholz]

Originally Posted by cdavisdb

I'm assuming you will be running out, basically south, away from the wind. 4 ft is no problem in those conditions, even shorter than 4 sec. By 15 miles, it may look like 6 ft, but still no real problem. How deep is it where you plan to fish? Shallow could be pretty uncomfortable on a drift. Think about what happens if it keeps blowing. Can you come back running 45 degrees off the wind? The boat will handle running straight into short 4 fters+, but you won't like it.

Yeah, I'm thinking about heading S/SE so I can quarter it on the way back.

The area is roughly 120' deep.

The way back should only be 2' according to the forecast but I realize I should be prepared for that to be wrong.

Thanks!

[kmoose]

Here is a short video running offshore in some snotty 5 foot slop during the last fall gathering. Your CC should ride a little better driving from midship. Set your speed at a comfortable pace and keep you eyes open.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bqDlkqjcEjs

These hulls really shine in 3-5s where others can beat the filling out of your teeth. Keep your bow down and Enjoy your day building confidence in your sled and let us know how it goes.