Stonehenge Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 I just purchased a 1900V pathfinder about a month ago. Have gotten comfortable fishing inshore with it and am wanting to venture out of the inlet (St. Augustine and Jacksonville). I have grown up on boats and fishing but it has been limited to inshore or lake fishing. I would like to fish along the beach, shrimp boats, and some near shore reefs if possible. How capable is the 1900V for running up and down the beaches and/or going off shore a little? Any suggestions, recommendations, or things I should be considering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 The boat will easily handle 5-10 miles offshore on a nice day but you have to pick the right days. i suggest you take a Power Squadron course to make sure you are capable of run your new Pathfinder offshore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 What Bama said. It will do a lot of stuff, but pick your days. Keep in mind how low she sits in the water and keep an eye on the period of the swell. I run the beach for cobia in mine and have had it out to 9 mile and Andy's several times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehenge Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Thanks guys. When picking period of swell what am I looking for, when would you all start getting concerned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 after you stuff the bow a few times and see 100 gallons of water come over bow and out the back, you'll get a better idea of what to expect. Just make sure the cooler under the leaning post is strapped down..........otherwise it will float out the back. "ask me how I know" ? yes.........i've been there, done that. It's no fun. If you do that, just make sure to keep the boat in gear, slow idle and nose into the swells......the boat will eventually drain and then you can clean your pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehenge Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 1 hour ago, fishmanjj said: after you stuff the bow a few times and see 100 gallons of water come over bow and out the back, you'll get a better idea of what to expect. Just make sure the cooler under the leaning post is strapped down..........otherwise it will float out the back. "ask me how I know" ? yes.........i've been there, done that. It's no fun. If you do that, just make sure to keep the boat in gear, slow idle and nose into the swells......the boat will eventually drain and then you can clean your pants. scary stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 I've been caught off the coast of Cedar Key (not far) in a squall, with water spouts and all the good stuff that comes with it...I'm 6'3" and had white caps at eye level. I thought we were going down that day, pulled the scupper plugs, nosed into the mess and worked the throttle in time with the swell. After about 20 minutes, things went back to normal. I took off my pfd and jumped overboard to clean my britches. Dont know a real number on swell period...depends on size too, I suppose. I usually poke my nose out, look around and go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall Tails Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 On 9/20/2017 at 8:47 AM, fishmanjj said: after you stuff the bow a few times and see 100 gallons of water come over bow and out the back, you'll get a better idea of what to expect. Just make sure the cooler under the leaning post is strapped down..........otherwise it will float out the back. "ask me how I know" ? yes.........i've been there, done that. It's no fun. If you do that, just make sure to keep the boat in gear, slow idle and nose into the swells......the boat will eventually drain and then you can clean your pants. Very scary stuff. I did that in my 2200 when it was a week old. You will learn quickly how to feather the throttle and not push it too hard when the swell or chop is up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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