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    Panga boats

    I decided I want a panga. after research the 26 would seem to do good off shore and in the bays Dose anyone have one that has some insite? Also where can I find one I see em all the time in fl but can’t find em in Texas.

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    PM Wildman and he should be able to give you some insight.

    Hogboy

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      #3
      I want to say I have seen some here


      It is called Global Marine Sales. Its in Corpus.
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        #4
        Coast Guard used to seize a ton of them from Mexican fisherman near Brownsville. Not sure if they auction or what...probably destroy them.

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          #5
          Man I live right down tne road from that place I’ll have to call em

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            #6
            The originals are very narrow. I know a guy who bought one of the mexican made pangas and had it upgraded with nonskid decks. The decks were terrible. They were thin and warped and cracked badly. I don't know which company that was from but the decks were a factory option, not put in later. The hull was solid but the decks were the worst I have ever seen in any boat. So be careful and don't buy sight unseen.

            Imemsa is the one you see most often.

            Some of the Americanized pangas are pretty nice like the Andros Tarpon.

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              #7
              The Andros Tarpon is a really nice. Someone here has one, I’ve seen them mention it.

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                #8
                Perfect thanks I’d like a 26 but would settle for a 22 just seems like a hard boat to find

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Buck hunter332 View Post
                  Man I live right down tne road from that place I’ll have to call em
                  I live right down road too...

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Leonhogboy View Post
                    PM Wildman and he should be able to give you some insight.

                    Hogboy
                    His is very nice!

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by ofishil View Post
                      I live right down road too...
                      Well dang let’s go fishin lol

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                        #12
                        I'd go out and fish in one before you buy one. The 26' is a very capable boat, but the pangas are narrow and rock side to side a lot. If you're planning on bottom fishing in the gulf you might want a different option. its also not going to be a family frendly fishing boat, but if you're looking for a cheaper offshore boat with little creature comforts pangas can fit the bill.

                        The us made pangas are great boats, but they aren't the pangas the are used in 90% of third world countries. They are over built (good for durability) and heavy but require bigger motors, and burn more fuel.

                        A 26' foreign panga can run all day with a 90-150 tiller steer, but the US panga needs a 200+ or twins and is still really rocky.

                        Jason Slocum

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                          #13
                          Totally agree

                          Originally posted by Jason Slocum View Post
                          I'd go out and fish in one before you buy one. The 26' is a very capable boat, but the pangas are narrow and rock side to side a lot. If you're planning on bottom fishing in the gulf you might want a different option. its also not going to be a family frendly fishing boat, but if you're looking for a cheaper offshore boat with little creature comforts pangas can fit the bill.

                          The us made pangas are great boats, but they aren't the pangas the are used in 90% of third world countries. They are over built (good for durability) and heavy but require bigger motors, and burn more fuel.

                          A 26' foreign panga can run all day with a 90-150 tiller steer, but the US panga needs a 200+ or twins and is still really rocky.

                          Jason Slocum
                          Had a friend that was all in on his Panga, for 4-5 trips, then it had to go. Very uncomfortable craft he said.

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                            #14
                            I’m coming from a 25 contender just want something more economic and the panga seemed to fit the bill I fished in one in Mexico and loved it but I understand wnst your saying about rocking real bad

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Buck hunter332 View Post
                              I’m coming from a 25 contender just want something more economic and the panga seemed to fit the bill I fished in one in Mexico and loved it but I understand wnst your saying about rocking real bad
                              Ive only fished from one contender and it was a 30'. It rocked side to side pretty bad but we did get to and from the rocking places rather quickly

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