Any Fish At IZORS ?

Headed out to a local spot out of Long Beach for a quick 3 hour fishing trip, had a fun day !

[@MultiGen3]

Just found your channel looking for more information about Arima boats and to my surprise you are local. Have you ever owned a 15’? I am really debating between the 15’ and 17’. I know the saying bigger is better but the thought of storing a boat inside my garage for local bay and offshore fishing is very appealing.

[@SoCalSeaChaser]

I’ve owned a 16 and 17 Sea Chaser and now a 19 Sea Ranger. If you’re going to be storing the boat in your garage, the 16 will fit like a car. The 17 is a bit taller and wider, so it depends on the height of your garage door opening and length. If you’re able to get the bow as low as possible on the 17, you should be able to push it in your garage. The wildcard for the 17 not fitting is if it’s on rollers or high bunks, more so on rollers since it sits very high. Some owners typically add a swing tongue and park it at a slight angle to fit in a garage. The average length of a 17 with the motor down to the coupler on the trailer is around 23 feet, give or take a foot, and about 7 feet tall. The 16 Sea Chaser is capable of running offshore on good days, but it will bob like a croak and might not be the greatest boat to go offshore in or choppy conditions, but I had zero issues running inshore out to the rigs etc. The 17 Sea Chaser is a very good mix of compact and range. It will go offshore and have a better ride given the bow is taller and the boat itself is wider, again conditions no matter the size plays a roll when going offshore. The 19 is better overall, but then you need to consider your storage options. Trailering these boats are easy and you get a lot space on the decks. The 16 and 17 Sea Chasers have a very close identical deck size, with the exception of the deck is wider and a couple inches taller on the 17 and the 17 has a wider and a foot longer bow. Overall the 17 is the best option imo. Good luck with your search!

[@MultiGen3]

@@SoCalSeaChaser thanks for the information. I will keep looking for a 17 for sale. Have you tried to make the crossing to Catalina from the South Shore launch ramp in any of your Arimas?

[@SoCalSeaChaser]

@@MultiGen3 Yes once in my 16, but conditions were glassy with a 2 foot swell. But I’ve taken my 16 out to the double rigs often and just last week took my 19 out there. The worst part about the island is coming back and the changing forecasts in the channel. Here’s a short video of me out at the double rigs in my 16 is good conditions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5rUqXZ6fJZladE

[@MultiGen3]

@@SoCalSeaChaser Great! Thank you!