The FLIR cameral provide us clear vision in total darkness and adds peace of mind plus a measure of safety for running after dark.Ĭommunications – For a VHF radio we chose the Raymarine Ray50. For this reason, we have a handheld thermal night vision camera. Choosing the right route, weather, sea conditions or even a “just one more cast” hot bite can affect an arrival time. Night Ops – The plan will be to arrive in port each evening, just prior to sundown, but as most mariners know, that may not always be possible. Having an accurate depth sounder on board is just as important, and in the event of an emergency, a VHF radio with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) integrated with the GPS, is a must.
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Perhaps the most important choice in outfitting the boat was which electronics to install given the fact that most of the route will be navigating unfamiliar waters and out of reliable cell phone coverage.Įlectronics – Of course, paper charts will be used for trip planning, but while underway, an accurate fix on the boat’s position is best obtained using a chartplotter/GPS. The Evinrude G2 200 outboard was chosen for its efficiency to stretch the fuel range. The Eastward Coastal 2200 is a boat that bridges the gap between a bay boat and an offshore center console, so it can navigate rough open-water as well as the shallow flats. Outfitting the Boat – Choosing the right boat and equipment for the trip is imperative to handle the diverse conditions that the crew will surely encounter. Lucie, travel across the state through Lake Okeechobee, down the west coast of the state in the Gulf of Mexico, come around through the Everglades, up through the Keys and North along the coast in the Atlantic Ocean, returning to the original launch site back on the Treasure Coast.
The trip should take six days and will begin on the North Fork of the St Lucie River, in Port St. The two-man crew will see how many different species of fish they can catch along the 500-mile route, fishing inshore, offshore and freshwater, all out of the same boat. The mission will be to show the diversity of the fishing and cruising Florida has to offer. This May, Eastward Boats is going to take a trip around the bottom half of Florida with one of their Coastal 2200 boats-sort of a “Bucket List” trip for the avid fisherman/boater.
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