Re: nj sea craft owners
Welcome Dawg20,
For the past several years I have kept a slip over at Leonardo State Marina. Sandy Hook Bay and the surrounding waters are my home fishing base from early April through early January.
Net/net, both boats are great for the area. Years ago I stated with a 16' Wahoo (looks like a 15 foot whaler). Great little boat but several times I made the mistake of getting caught in some scarey seas (with water constantly coming over the bow and the like).
Next I moved up to a 20' Hydra-Sport center console. This was a huge move up. Much safer boat.
Finally, 2 years ago I moved up again to a 23' SeaCraft. What a beast. There are days when there are 3 to 5 footers and I won't think twice about plowing down to Sandy Hook reef or the rocks. With a 20' I would think.
Conversely, a 20' is going to be better on the gas, cheaper to buy and maintain, and better in shallow water.
Best of luck.
If you ever want to take a spin on my 23' footer just let me know.
Peter
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