The Future of the Big E

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The future of the Big E

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thenewkid · 10-20-2007, 06:22 AM

hey tom, its funny you said that. when i woke up this morning, their was an old shark tourney show on and it showed a mako jumping about 20ft into the air. all i could picture was someone hittin a weed patch for a mahi and looking down to see an 800 pound mako doin 40 mph towards you

i think ill pass on that trip lol but im glad the big e will still be here because i know alot of you really like that boat.

awesum · 10-20-2007, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jaredchasteen

The main diff i see is the limits, if you could get the mexican gov to sell permits for the gulf, then you would be in business.

I can see Willie down there wining and dining those guys now .... giving it a shot....

luckydogiv · 10-20-2007, 08:53 AM

I know the Big E will be re-working the berth's. I assume with some type of master berth for the owner or VIP's. So like the "older version" of the Big E you are limited to amount of berth space. Since there must be a berth for every fisherman offshore, via Coast Guard Reg's.

So does anyone know the amount of berth's on the new Big E? That should be the big driver of cost's and price. I emailed Tim at Underwater Expeditions.

Bret · 10-20-2007, 04:08 PM

Tim said that there would be between 35-38 bunks after the refit.. so Still it should be very nice...

awesum · 10-20-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bret

Tim said that there would be between 35-38 bunks after the refit.. so Still it should be very nice...

On TBB 07 I think we had 35 folks and it was quite roomy I thought.

Bazztex · 10-21-2007, 01:44 AM

The Big E had 40 Bunks in the Passenger sections and a couple of Crew Bunks upstais in the Wheel House.

Bazz

North Texas Fiberglass · 10-22-2007, 09:07 AM

This is awesome news! I can't wait until the refitting get's done and see when their new schedule will be.

Even with 40 on the E, it really isn't that bad. Everyone is experienced for the most part and knows how to handle fish. 40 newbies on the boat and that is a different story.

SkeeterRonnie · 10-22-2007, 09:25 AM

theres always one side that has less people.. I like that side...

mcgolfer · 10-22-2007, 11:35 AM

they are going to take out 6 bunks in the stern cabin and they will be the aft bunks. they are going to put a freezer in that area. the boat will be able to sleep 34 customers....rick

jig · 10-22-2007, 12:34 PM

Damn, that's where I sleep.

This is good news, but I bet the price goes up considerably. Remember the good ol' days when the Big E 48 hour trip was $400? Can't believe I am already reminiscing only 3 years out.

10-20-2007, 06:22 AM	#31 (permalink)
thenewkid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ct Posts: 244	hey tom, its funny you said that. when i woke up this morning, their was an old shark tourney show on and it showed a mako jumping about 20ft into the air. all i could picture was someone hittin a weed patch for a mahi and looking down to see an 800 pound mako doin 40 mph towards you i think ill pass on that trip lol but im glad the big e will still be here because i know alot of you really like that boat. __________________ ~Tony~ You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on. A man's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another drink.

10-22-2007, 09:25 AM	#38 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,248	theres always one side that has less people.. I like that side... __________________ www.ronniemanningfishing.weebly.com

10-22-2007, 11:35 AM	#39 (permalink)
mcgolfer Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: antlers oklahoma Posts: 412	they are going to take out 6 bunks in the stern cabin and they will be the aft bunks. they are going to put a freezer in that area. the boat will be able to sleep 34 customers....rick __________________ there is no limit on tackle

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10-20-2007, 08:53 AM	#33 (permalink)
luckydogiv Junior member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3	I know the Big E will be re-working the berth's. I assume with some type of master berth for the owner or VIP's. So like the "older version" of the Big E you are limited to amount of berth space. Since there must be a berth for every fisherman offshore, via Coast Guard Reg's. So does anyone know the amount of berth's on the new Big E? That should be the big driver of cost's and price. I emailed Tim at Underwater Expeditions.

10-20-2007, 04:08 PM	#34 (permalink)
Bret Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,126	Tim said that there would be between 35-38 bunks after the refit.. so Still it should be very nice...

10-21-2007, 01:44 AM	#36 (permalink)
Bazztex Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Metro Mess Posts: 146	The Big E had 40 Bunks in the Passenger sections and a couple of Crew Bunks upstais in the Wheel House. Bazz

10-22-2007, 09:07 AM	#37 (permalink)
North Texas Fiberglass Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 81	This is awesome news! I can't wait until the refitting get's done and see when their new schedule will be. Even with 40 on the E, it really isn't that bad. Everyone is experienced for the most part and knows how to handle fish. 40 newbies on the boat and that is a different story.

10-22-2007, 12:34 PM	#40 (permalink)
jig Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 238	Damn, that's where I sleep. This is good news, but I bet the price goes up considerably. Remember the good ol' days when the Big E 48 hour trip was $400? Can't believe I am already reminiscing only 3 years out.

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