Boating in the Gulf of Mexico

[DXN]

We have talked about taking a vacation to the Gulf and I wonder if it is a good idea to bring the boat. Its a 19ft bow rider. are there places I can cruse around and swim safely? That aren't overcrowded? I am very Leary not knowing the area.

I can remember my dad taking out a 17ft flat bottom when i was very young but ask mom about it and it still pisses her off cuz he almost didn't come back. He is not smart though and probably went where he shouldn't have because it looked fun.

any advice is greatly appreciated

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Boating in the Gulf of Mexico

In which part of the GOM are you thinking of boating? A bowrider is suitable for some parts of the GOM coast and totally unfit for others.

 

[DXN]

Re: Boating in the Gulf of Mexico

I don't know. We were thinking about visiting corpus and mustang island. We live in Texas and have family in Houston. Which parts would be best suited for our boat?

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Boating in the Gulf of Mexico

Corpus Christi Bay is well protected and boating to Mustang Island should be fine with a bowrider.

 

[DXN]

Re: Boating in the Gulf of Mexico

Awesome do you know of particularly calm spots where we could pull up on the beach for a little lunch and exploring, are spots like that easy to find? I really wish I knew someone that knew the area.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Boating in the Gulf of Mexico

That I can't help you with, DXN. It's been years since I boated in that area and hurricanes/storms cause so many changes. Hope some current South Texas coastal boaters chime in.

 

[DXN]

Re: Boating in the Gulf of Mexico

been doing some reserch, I think ill cruse around Padre National Park . But it seams the beach has such a light slope it would be hard to beach... well easy to beach, hard to get back out lol