That purse seiner looks a lot like the boats that have traditionally been home based in my home port, Gig Harbor.
I’ve seen the footage before, but not with the commentary. It was informative. I too think that there was a tendency to list to port. Easily could be the wind but I wonder if their catch in the hold may have shifted as well?
Is it possible they also had trouble with their engine giving them reduced power? That would limit their rudder effectiveness with those following waves.
When I stupidly got caught out in a gale with wind and tide going opposite directions in Admiralty Inlet, I decided to not turn down wide and deal with aft quartering seas but turned upwind to accept the quartering seas on the bow. It made for a very long and rough time before I could get into a lea area, but I felt more comfortable having my rudder be more effective when it counts.
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