Ocean Runner vs Arctic Pioneer

[Frankiepals]

Curious on the pros and cons of both…

Been having major success with the ocean runner but I find deep lining very tedious and have more fun with long lining and lobster fishing. It’s hard to say no to the huge profits but I just can’t stomach many more 40 line runs on tuna.

Did some reading on the Arctic pioneer and it seems you can make 1 million + profits on long lining? Is this true? Also, can the ship be outfitted for deep lining if needed?

Thanks

[Hotschi48]

According to "Ship Guide" (in the Guides section) the Arctic Pioneer can't be rigged for deep lining - only lobster, long line, and net.

I am currently using the Ocean Runner for lobster. When the season ends, I will check how long I can stomach to do 40 line runs on tuna - planning to get the Knots Guilty next.

[Frankiepals]

Originally posted by Hotschi48:

According to "Ship Guide" (in the Guides section) the Arctic Pioneer can't be rigged for deep lining - only lobster, long line, and net.

I am currently using the Ocean Runner for lobster. When the season ends, I will check how long I can stomach to do 40 line runs on tuna - planning to get the Knots Guilty next.

I bought the Arctic Pioneer and kept the Ocean Runner for deep lining if I ever want to do it again. When it comes to long lining the AP seems absolutely amazing. 10k hook lines get me between 70k-100k+ Lbs per line with my fully trained crew. I’m making millions off standard redfish and having fun doing it. Curious to see how it performs during lobster season.

Thanks for the reply

[gmtscot]

After playing for a few months now I think the Ocean Runner is probably the best money boat in the game at the beginning until you get enough money to buy any of the bigger trawlers, pelagics or crabbers.

[jlin0919]

Originally posted by gmtscot:

After playing for a few months now I think the Ocean Runner is probably the best money boat in the game at the beginning until you get enough money to buy any of the bigger trawlers, pelagics or crabbers.

Why not Double Trouble? DT has 15 max speed, Ocean Runner has just 10.

[gmtscot]

Yes but Double Trouble steers like a drunk bluewhale and it is almost impossible keep in the blue with more than 40 creels or lines.