What is maximium range for Handheld VHF and which one should I buy to carry while saltwater fishing,Im putting together a ditch bag.

NOT FAR! BUT DEPENDING ON SEVERAL FACTORS YOU WON'T GET MUCH FARTHER THAN YOU CAN SEE. A SHIPS RADIO IS NOT REALLY THAT FAR WE ONLY GET 5-8 MILES ON THE MISS LIB AND IT HAS A NORMAL ANTENNA. OL BY THE WAY GET ONE THAT IS WATERPROOF FOR THE DITCH BAG. I HOPE YOU NEVER HAVE TO USE IT.