GREGOR Ocean 22 Model?

[Deno]

What do you guys think of these, this is the GREGOR Ocean 22 Model… Just looking, thinking about putting my offshore rig up for sale and buying something more economical… My offshore rig is that other material, you know the heavy stuff that gives no good mileage… I know it’s a bad time to sell, but you never know…

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[Chaps]

Lightweight, economical to run, easier to launch at tough sites, etc. What's not to like?

On the other hand welded plate boats are tougher, ride better, resist corrosion better and have better resale value.

A boat choice is a series of trade-offs

[Deno]

I’m with you on that, but they are way more expansive and way harder to find if you’re looking for a used one right? If all goes like planed I want to retire in 11 years and move from San Diego CA, to Yuma Arizona… Most of my fishing then is going to be lakes and the Colorado River… I do plan on towing to San Diego and Baja during the summer and fishing offshore…

[JETTYWOLF]

Just my opinion. As I can see yoor heavily "browsing"....but I think there's zero comparison when you get in a heavier plate boat. The ping-pongers say my boats too light to be a good running offshore boat, and it maybe compared to a 7,000 pound triple engine gas sucker. But I can't imagine what that boat would be like. Probably a "cork".

You may never be in rough water though...we're here speculating with you.

Wood floors? Not my bag. Why have rough and tough, easy maintenance and then wood? If it has it.....don't know.
Many here have done the replacement thing with theirs.

I'm a bit biased...but if I didn't need a larger boat, and wanted a serious do all. The only boat I'd have is this:

20 Pacific, with trolling motor and bow pedestal seat

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I've said it so many times, I keep the photo handy.

Just wouldn't have green on it...but for me, this will float in no water,go anywhere, and can have a trolling motor like this one has, pedestal seat, lots of storage. Creeks, rivers, Ocean, compact. And still be as tough as they get to run into docks, and oysterbeds.

This will be boat #2 when I grow up and become a real fisherman. :lol:

[Deno]

Nice, she is a little battle wagon isn’t she…

[welder]

I had the 18' Bay runner and yes they are light [ it was a 85 model ] they are heavier now and built better .

Each boat has it's trade offs and that's a call you will have to make .