mid 30 footers in big waves
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Took my new boat out in some bigger waves. 4-5 footers out side of destin this past week. and while the 34 foot boat does way better then my 25... how are you guys running like that more then a few min?
I mean the 25 footer you could monster truck it around over the big ones, and playing around but never really just sit on plan at 30-40mph.
the 34 you can get it up and running just watching REALLY carfull so you dont stuff, or slam to hard and break ****. but after a few min for photos, we went back in.
maybe i just dont want to beat on the boat, but how you guys run in that stuff?
on a trip to Pensacola we where crusing in some 2-3 footers and the boat was fine, LOVED it
I mean the 25 footer you could monster truck it around over the big ones, and playing around but never really just sit on plan at 30-40mph.
the 34 you can get it up and running just watching REALLY carfull so you dont stuff, or slam to hard and break ****. but after a few min for photos, we went back in.
maybe i just dont want to beat on the boat, but how you guys run in that stuff?
on a trip to Pensacola we where crusing in some 2-3 footers and the boat was fine, LOVED it
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I was not scared of the boat, or the waves. just feel like slamming everything around like that will break it part ha, maybe I am wrong? maybe need to go faster and get on top, and hope to not bit/stuff one?
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When we do it everyone is wearing a jacket and I always connect the kill switches. Usually don't have much in the boat to break. Fortunately I have dual controls and we are pretty well versed on how we drive. I have tripped and stuffed a few times and it sucks and can be scary. Boats can withstand alot and the adrenaline rush is worth it.
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I do have to say we don't do it to show off or sound like bad asses. When it does get rough we just do it for fun. If I am out with people I try to ask and judge their feelings about the ride and throttle back and push through the waves even though getting on top is usually smoother.
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From: Cheboygan, MI
You need to figure out what your boat likes. The first time out in rough water with my boat nearly beat my brains out. My wife was with me so I didn't try to much. Next time out I went by myself and played with it. I found out I was going to slow, my boat likes at least 50 - 55 so it can sit up on top.





