Thinking about buying a RIB (zodiac, achilles, etc ) for ocean fishing, any thoughts?

[ILL PHIL]

I don't have a huge budget right now, but i am itching to get some sort of sea worthy vessel. Is it foolish to think that something like a 8-10ft RIB with a 8hp would make fish like salmon and tuna accessible? I really want to be able to go buggin' as well. There are plenty of these types of inflatables on CL for under 1500 bucks.

What should i expect with a boat like this. Are these unreasonably dangerous for ocean fishing? Can I launch anywhere?

Thanks in advance...

Phil

[DockRat]

Tuna with a 8 hp ???
I don't think so unless you target Bonito.

Lal has a 18' bigger hard bottom boat and does Catalina.
See Rubber Ducky reports on the SW board.
http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?69432-Rpt-Sat-12-22-12-Some-mixed-Bass-and-Lots-of-Critters!

A boat like you described will work for hooping and fishing around the harbor.
Go for it.
Look for a Achilles, Zodiac, Avon.

[DockRat]

Look at regular boat too, lots of deals out there.
This CraigsList Portabote is a steal, I would jump on it. Only $560.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/boa/3500727063.html

I would take a potabote any day over 8' RIB.
Check out youtube videos on portabotes
Spelled potabote but some call them portaboat.

Portabote's Kickass; They fold up for easy storage.

http://www.porta-bote.com/index.php

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x124/portabot/14BOAT4.jpg
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x124/portabot/8hpPORTA-BOTE.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/payasodelmar/San%20Carlos%20Nov%202011/P1010431.jpg



Vince kills it in his 15' aluminum boat.

http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?65370-Bajapaddyhopper-Bite-Fest!!-6-30-w-pics

[ILL PHIL]

Tuna with a 8 hp ???
I don't think so unless you target Bonito.

Lal has a 18' bigger hard bottom boat and does Catalina.
See Rubber Ducky reports on the SW board.
http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?69432-Rpt-Sat-12-22-12-Some-mixed-Bass-and-Lots-of-Critters!

A boat like you described will work for hooping and fishing around the harbor.
Go for it.
Look for a Achilles, Zodiac, Avon.

How about trolling for salmon? realistic?