Fishing Q&A
what makes panga boats capable of going from 10inches of water to 30 miles offshore.?
i heard a 18ft or 22ft panga fishing boat has 8inch draft. and can also go 50 miles offshore safley.
Public Comments
- Personal experience has taught me that these boats do go from the shallows to offshore places safely. The wide flat bottom allows the boat to ride bouyantly with a load. This is also what allows it to be safe in deeper water. Because it does not have a deep draft, it tends to ride on the surface rather than cutting through the waves. In many ways this is similar to the theory behind the catamaran designs as well. Riding on the surface allows for easier maneuverability.
- Weather conditions.There have been guys taking 16 ' boats from Florida to the Bahamas 50 + miles but is this safe as the weather changes an your looking for rescue. Not a good idea. Pressing fate.
