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Anyone own a Panga?
Posted on 5/17/16 at 10:01 pm
Posted on 5/17/16 at 10:01 pm
I think my next boat will be a 22' panga. I wanted to see if anyone on the OB had one and could give me some advice. How do they handle rough waters? What did you pay for yours? I see a pretty wide price range on this boat, guess it depends on what you get added.
Posted on 5/17/16 at 10:02 pm to GeauxTime9
Go read the swordfish thread. Everything you need to know!
Posted on 5/17/16 at 10:31 pm to Big L
After reading the swordfish thread I'm heavily intrigued by the Panga
Posted on 5/17/16 at 11:16 pm to GeauxTime9
Posted on 5/18/16 at 1:50 am to GeauxTime9
It's more of learning to putt than beating it deep off the tee
Posted on 5/18/16 at 5:55 am to MrCoachKlein
I rode and fished out of them. Offshore, in a 2'-3' gulf slop, they take it sweet. The only draw back to me is that they do rock a bit more at rest.
They do take less HP to run them. If you can get past the way they look with that big bow which helps keep you dry, then go for it. It is a proven boat for offshore. Go on the west coast of Mexico, that is what they use.
They do take less HP to run them. If you can get past the way they look with that big bow which helps keep you dry, then go for it. It is a proven boat for offshore. Go on the west coast of Mexico, that is what they use.
Posted on 5/18/16 at 6:01 am to GeauxTime9
There's a nice one for sale on the gulf coast, it's on 90 just past Gulfport right now. It's an Andros, with a high driving platform. Looks to be the 23 Cuda.
Posted on 5/18/16 at 7:54 am to GeauxTime9
I don't have one yet. I've been in an IMEMSA 25 and it was an eye opening experience. They mostly skip along the surface on their delta-v pad. There is enough bow in the front to provide stability when heading into waves. In rough surf the bow will pop up but they are long, slender boats, and it seems natural. It's more like a motorcycle than a cruise ship, but they are fun to operate. Also, in the Mexican boats, there is a large ring of flotation at the gunnel, which should allow the boat to stay upright even if it is filled with water. They aren't luxury but they are solid and highly versatile boats.
You can blow an entire day reading at Panga Forum.
You can blow an entire day reading at Panga Forum.
Posted on 5/18/16 at 7:55 am to hogdaddy
I've always liked them but I've also been worried about how a trolling motor would work on one. I see the pics have a trolling motor on it but I'm still worried if in light chop whether the trolling motor wouldn't keep coming in and out of the water?
Posted on 5/18/16 at 8:10 am to BigBuckTurd
Used to have a trolling motor on a 22 ft hydra sport cc. It works. Biggest thing to remember is how often are you trolling in 1-2 ft waves outside? In that scenarios I'm usually staying protected which eliminates that issue.
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