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Old 06-20-2017, 09:41 AM   #39
Dani-lu
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City: Delray Beach, Fl.
Vessel Name: Dani-Lu
Vessel Model: Searay/410 Sundancer
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 84
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Originally Posted by AusCan View Post
My last boat had the ability to cruise at 25+ knots but often anything above 10 knots often meant I was hammering into the waves. There were times I could barely walk at the end of a day of "cruising" due to the pounding the boat and occupants took. I decided that there was no need to get somewhere a hurry. That isn't what I wanted a boat for. I wanted a boat to enjoy myself on the water with family and friends.

Now we cruise with comfort at 6 knots in relaxed mode on autopilot. We see more along the way and arrive at the destination (if there is one) feeling good.

I too slow down when in rough seas (short interval waves), which is anything larger than 3' in a 40' Sea Ray. 10' swells, no problem. 6' short interval waves, trawler speed. And, I try to avoid anything bigger than 3', to avoid my boat and passengers taking a beating.
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