Boston whaler question

fishlessam · 10-21-2009, 07:49 AM

Would a 235 conquest handle lake erie chop?Are these good boats in rough water?Thinking of buying one,fish mostly on erie,thanks,sam.

erie skipper · 10-22-2009, 06:03 PM

235 is a fine boat for lake erie chop; have run one out there and it does a good job; if it's too rough on the lake for her, you wouldnt be out on the queen mary either
But why pay whaler prices? Most other 23' boats will ride just as well with less dollars invested

Jferg65 · 10-22-2009, 06:23 PM

I have a 26 outrage and I'll tell you what, 1-3 chop no problems. You do start to feel it with the three footers. Anything more, it beats the snot out of you. I will say though, I always feel safe out there and have been out in solid 5-6's, not much fun rolling around but it is doable.

I strongly recommend sea trialing one and getting out in one in the conditions you are concerned about. As was stated in the earlier post, this really is a buyers market, and you could probably get into "more" boat for the same money.

erie skipper · 10-23-2009, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jferg65

I have a 26 outrage and I'll tell you what, 1-3 chop no problems. You do start to feel it with the three footers. Anything more, it beats the snot out of you. I will say though, I always feel safe out there and have been out in solid 5-6's, not much fun rolling around but it is doable.

I strongly recommend sea trialing one and getting out in one in the conditions you are concerned about. As was stated in the earlier post, this really is a buyers market, and you could probably get into "more" boat for the same money.

Just as an aside, where in the world is South Russell? Just curious

Jferg65 · 10-24-2009, 05:27 PM

East of Cleveland, next to Chagrin Falls. South Russell is in western Geauga County.

johnattrenton · 10-24-2009, 06:02 PM

I've fished lots out of Eareau in my sons 21 Conquest. Sometimes uncomfortable but never felt unsafe. Good boat.

erie skipper · 10-24-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jferg65

East of Cleveland, next to Chagrin Falls. South Russell is in western Geauga County.

Ok, missed that one somehow, thought I'd been everywhere--but then you are probably not familiar with Erlin or Vickery are you?

Jferg65 · 10-24-2009, 06:53 PM

That would be a negative on Erlin or Vickery. Where the heck are they?

erie skipper · 10-25-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jferg65

That would be a negative on Erlin or Vickery. Where the heck are they?

Sandusky county between Fremont and Sandusky; probably about the same size as your berg Take care

Jferg65 · 10-25-2009, 12:06 PM

WOW, I've only been going to the island area for 44 years, and have down south of 2 quite a bit in that area. I'll have to keep my eyes open a bit more.

Thanks

erie skipper · 10-31-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jferg65

WOW, I've only been going to the island area for 44 years, and have down south of 2 quite a bit in that area. I'll have to keep my eyes open a bit more.

Thanks

I suppose you missed Gypsum also eh???