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Title: Osprey 200
Post by: bkuhles109 on June 26, 2018, 11:14:27 PM

Wondering how I could make this boat more of an offshore type boat but also stay inshore for snook and reds...

Title: Re: Osprey 200
Post by: wingtime on June 27, 2018, 12:56:44 AM

Easy buy a ccp 200 or a 225 Osprey. Your not going to turn a 12 degree hull into an offshore rig. The models I mentioned have a much steeper 19 degree hull. True offshore hulls have an even steeper hull deadrise.

Title: Re: Osprey 200
Post by: mshugg on June 27, 2018, 06:40:10 AM

You can consider the 196/200 Osprey to be like a bay boat.  You can certainly take it offshore on the right day, especially if you don’t have far to run. 

As far as outfitting it for offshore fishing, what kind of fishing do you want to do, trolling, bottom fishing, live bait?  You can always add accessories like outriggers, downriggers, rod holders, or larger baitwell to customize the boat for your style of fishing. 

Trim tabs are a good idea, so you can keep the bow down and plane at lower speeds.  Make sure you have working safety gear, VHF radio, PLB, full coast guard kit all in good working order.