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[seanpaul1148]

Hello, my name is SP and my wife and I want to get more into boating. We are looking into purchasing our first boat within the next year. I will be mainly using it for sportfishing... does anyone have any suggestions? If I had the money, I would buy the Viking 42C... but that is way too expensive... at least for now. Looking forward to getting involved in this website

 

[Chris]

Welcome aboard.

Nice to have you here, thanks for joining up.

What length boats are you looking at?

-Chris

 

[Sinbad's Mom]

Welcome aboard! Why type of fishing do you do. Every type possible or do you have a favourite!

 

[seanpaul1148]

My wife and I are actually thinking of moving to Central America and opening a fishing charter. I grew up on the east coast fishing marlin tournaments out of Jersey and Maryland. That is definitely my favorite kind of fishing, billfishing that is, but I really enjoy the relaxation involved in fishing for anything. I live in Chicago right now and work 14 hours a day, but cannot wait to move and never look back on the life I am currently leading.

We are looking into getting a boat that is above 35' but most likely less than 45', at least for our first boat. If it works out, who knows, I would love to run a luxurious overnight charter on a 65' Hatteras... I can dream, can't I?

My uncle had a 50' Post that we used to fish tournaments in, but I wish I payed more attention to the details... what kind of electronics, engines, etc. Hoping to learn all of that soon

 

[Sinbad's Mom]

Wow! That is what you call sportfishing. I've seen some videos on youtube where a marlin pulls the fisherman over the side of the boat into the water.
Are you strapped into a seat when you go fishing?
Your plans sound fascinating. I remember when we were going through a recession in the late seventies and everyone was struggling. I was expressing some concern to a friend of mine and they said what are you worried about? You could sell your house and everything here, go to another country and live like a queen. And that is the truth!
What is the cost of living where you plan to go?