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805gregg
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Just a thought, since the mexicans, live and work on the water there, some for their whole lives, what is the average size of the pangas they use?
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AcuDoc
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Others will know for sure but I believe 22-24 feet
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Skipjack Joe
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The Heirloom
I enjoyed reading this very much, ZThomas.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 805gregg
Just a thought, since the mexicans, live and work on the water there, some for their whole lives, what is the average size of the pangas they use?
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20, 22, 23, 25, 27
20 is a runabout, 22 or 23 is the most common apparently because it works well in the distance of the chop. 27 is for tourism or charter fishing.
The traditional Pangas were the Mac Shroyer model of La Paz, now there are makers using similar molds in Los Barriles, La Paz and in the North. Many
Pangas are made in Sinaloa and brought over by shipment. The typical 22 hull with nothing is about $30,000-40,000 pesos. A hull with tanks, bulkhead,
center console, railings and bait tanks can run up to $150,000 mn pesos.
There are many pangas sitting around that could be bought for 10,000-20,000 mn and its possible to find one and have it refurbished and customized.
Most Pangas use smaller motors 40-90hp since its easier to launch and use less fuel.
The problem with pangas is they really have no floatation unless you build in floatation tanks, they have no scuppers or drain systems by default and
they are narrow about 4 feet wide or less, so they roll with the waves and can roll over or take on water and sink. They are wet boats and not very
comfy, but perfect for the job if you can handle it.
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great info tnx
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Enjoyable read about the Mako, Z.
I owned a 22 cuddy for a few years. 1989 model. I was always really impressed with how it cut through chop and how dry the bowflare kept me. It had a
110 gal tank. I guess the extra length made it much drier. I also think they modified the hulls in the late 70s or 80s and added chines that helped it
ride on the surface a little better. Still had the deep V up front, though.
I love Makos. There is a late 70s, 25 footer over here in Sonora that someone is letting go cheap cause his Ficht has finally died for the umpteenth
and last time. CC, and it needs some cosmetic work but I would love to turn it into a pure fishing platform.
But convincing the wife that I NEED a Mako AND a Skipjack is probably a losing game.........
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22 Ft Schoyer 1976 Model-Purchas2 price 970.00 US. Dollars-Built in La Paz.
I started out with a 55 Homelite, then a 48 Mercury and then to a 70 hp which I thought was perfect.
I owned this Panga and operated for 27 years out of Loreto.
Yes, it does get you wet, but by a large amount it is the safest and best for operating on theCortez. It was designed to bring 2,000 Lbs of fish
through the Pacific Surf, which it does very safely
I have been in some very rough water including a Whip Storm in my Panga, I still feel very safe and would recommend it to anyone that is going to
spend time including Nitestays on the Cortez.
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805gregg
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My thoughts exactly, I've spent 25 years traveling out to the local Channel Islands, about 20 miles off shore. I used to take my 20' out there but
given that it can get real rough very quickly up here, I would consider a 20' the minimum size for open water. I now have a 26' and have been in some
bad conditions but did not worry, size does matter. If you take your 16' I would stay close to shore and be careful.
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Thanks greg
I plan on staying within 10 miles of the coast for the most part. Hook had been on my boat many times and Pescador used to own it. It's a great
boat.....just Don't Break The Rule...
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Again:
"If you hear Thunder and see no Clouds", get to the nearest land and Safety.
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Here is my 1982 Schoyer 22' panga.. Still running after 26 years.. Equiped with a 40gal center tank.
From Loreto it has been up north to Bahia Kino and south to La Paz/ Las Arenas ..
It can be a "wet" boat, but damm we have had alot of fun on it!
Democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
Ben Franklin (1759)
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