Hey rcargn,
That was not my Halibut. I and my buddy took 1st & 2nd in the men's division with the 22.9 and 22.8 yellowtail. Catalina is definitely the place to fish for a tournament. Your 19footer could have made it that day. It was glass going over and only a 1ft chop coming back.
Hey, I am dying to ride a 23.5 footer. When you get it, e-mail me a
mreling@aol.com. I work for Bally Total Fitness and have clubs in Simi and Oxnard. Would love to do a sea trial with you out of Oxnard. What a great looking boat. Mucho $$$$ though. I envy you. Would love to upgrade also, but I think the boat registration would come with divorce papers.
Isenglass is a definite, but only after you put a t-top on the boat. I love my C-70, but I think you will have the room for a C-80. The split screen works fantastic. West Marine, etc can all show you the simulated effects of all the units. Just make sure you can get a clear view from where you are setting/standing.
Keep me posted on your progress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!