What to look at - Offshore Rig

[Mopheus]

Na cant even reply atm, just cant type in the box. Maybe it doesnt like google chrome

It's something happening on the back end - I posted about it over here:

http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/sho...=1#post1701542

When the site is 'Not secure' then we can post using desktop browsers; when it's secure, we can't. Not sure why the site keeps flipping from secure to not secure - above my paygrade.

[Danf]

While boat speed seems to be a popular factor in choosing an offshore rig and while that is a valid point, I personally think that a self draining deck is also something to consider.
Now some vessels may not be suited to this, especially a smaller mono hull due to the fact that the floor has to be raised high enough to a point where the boat may be unstable.
Is this really a consideration for some people venturing offshore with an open center console, non self draining boat? Probably not, I see many boats out offshore which are basically open tinnys.

Another point to consider is positive buoyancy, I assume most boats meet this criteria nowadays, but there may be some vessels getting around that are not compliant.

[billfisher]

While boat speed seems to be a popular factor in choosing an offshore rig and while that is a valid point, I personally think that a self draining deck is also something to consider.
Now some vessels may not be suited to this, especially a smaller mono hull due to the fact that the floor has to be raised high enough to a point where the boat may be unstable.
Is this really a consideration for some people venturing offshore with an open center console, non self draining boat? Probably not, I see many boats out offshore which are basically open tinnys.

Another point to consider is positive buoyancy, I assume most boats meet this criteria nowadays, but there may be some vessels getting around that are not compliant.

They all have basic flotation - but this often means just the tip of the bow will float and the boat has capsized. Level flotation is much better.

[Lovey80]

I think these bad boys have enough flotation and a self draining deck. Flex should order two.

[NAGG]

I think these bad boys have enough flotation and a self draining deck. Flex should order two.

I'd be happy with just 1

Chris

[Flex]

I think these bad boys have enough flotation and a self draining deck. Flex should order two.

swing me the lotto numbers for saturday and consider it done