It definitely varies but 15-20 miles I think is around average. I was out 2 weeks ago in a 21' boat and was talking clearly to another 20' at 21 miles. However some days its weird how far you can hear people talking. That same day I could hear a couple boats from the OI fleet. Granted, they were probably fishing way south but still that is a stretch from The Rise out of Beaufort.
Also, I've been fishing on my dad's boat (antennas mounted much higher) out of OI and have heard boats talking out of Ocean City, Md!!
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