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Old 07-01-2014, 12:42 AM   #3
Edelweiss
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How rough are the seas you're talking about , , , greater than 3 foot. . . Are they breaking with white caps? Some sea states, like crazed seas with waves from multiple directions, are just overwhelming. Not a pleasant experience and you just have to work it.

But for my boat I would say your running too close to the trough. Maybe a little more bow into the wave and work the throttle to find a better speed that will push the bow through the wave. Too slow and not enough bow onto the wave and the power of the wave will push the bow around leaving the boat abeam the trough between wave crests and that's a nasty ride!!

Someone else said it already but every boat is different and you need to try different things to find your best ride. Remember the boat is capable of withstanding a lot more of a beating than its occupants.
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