[BoatGuy]

My friend just sold his Penn Yan and purchased a
Grady White Escape 209

We have been tuna fishing on charters. I was wondering, how far out do you have to go for School Tuna?
Is this boat going to be too small? Anyone recommend any areas?
I guess you can tell that this is a small boat and going out 40 + miles is out of the question

Of course, you have to pick you days, but how far out can you go with 17 to 21 foot boats?

Feel free to elaborate about Tuna and boat sizes

 

[BoatGuy]

Very interesting post guys! Thanks!

I am waiting for my 17 foot CC Proline. Following my buddy out if we "pick our days"
and staying within 10 miles we should be ok. The buddy system makes a lot of sense.

How far out is the "mud hole"? Reachable safely with a 17 CC?

quick release: Special thanks for the very complete and well thought out reply.