What is the distantance from Rudee's to the 30 fathom lumps and the Fingers? On a good day how long would it take to get out their? I have a Shamrock 246 with 110 gals of gas would it be good idea to try to get their on my boat?


Thanks for the infor
Pony3385

its about 1hr and 30 min to 2 hrs we have a 24 sea ray that we fish out there all the time about 125 gallons is what we hold the boat is plenty big just pick your days if you get out there and the wind comes out of the west hard u got a 3 hour ride home we had a guy on his knees praying for his life on the way home once and i belive it is about 55 nm

I have a 2000 Proline 24 walk (same as 25 walk now..... 25' 6") with a 5.7 merc with bravo II outdrive... w/ 22" SS 3 blade prop. On Wednesday we rode to the 30 fathom lumps and trolled to the canyon tip (9 miles)and out to the middle of the canyon (5 miles) then south along the 100 fathom line ( 7 miles). we ran out at 26 mph and back in at 34 mph. Total milage was 159 miles......Total fuel used was 86 gallons.
I was totally surprized that I got that good offuel milage .... but if your even the least bit worried take several jerri cans with you. If you have twin out board you will use alot more fuel more like 135 to 150 gallons.

Pony, I also have a Shamrock 246 and have been there many times. You have no fuel concerns. The most you should burn is 70-75 gallons for a LONG day giving you at least 30-40 gallon reserve.

Just make sure of the weather, I am sure you know what a beating you can take in a 3-5 ft chop.

Mark

Took my 20' Seahunt out to the fingers and trolled all day in the area. I happily only burned 29 gallons with my F150

Cruised out at about 22-23kts and return trip was 28-29kts. I estimate total milage was roughly 150-180miles.

Normally wouldnt go that far offshore, but the weather was beyond perfect and I had a very experienced crew and buddy boat.

Sarah Kay has the same boat, and he runs offshore, you might send him a b-mail.
-Mike

Anyone planning on going out toward the fingers this weekend (Sunday), drop me a line i would like to trail out with you.



Thank for the infor