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Old 02-09-2014, 10:53 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by N4061 View Post
I'm also curious about your calculations and why did you include 180'. I would think if you were trying to say the waves were 160 degrees from zero (zero being the bow of your boat) and you were taking them 40 degrees they would be hitting you at 120 degrees or from your starboard quarter stern? Did I get this correct? Again not sure why the addition of 180 degrees. Appreciate the answer. thanks

John T.
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I think the waves were passing under him from 220 (port quarter) and headed 040 (relative)....
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