10-14-2010, 03:20 AM
I have a 15' aluminum V-hull with a shiny 2007 3.5 hp merc on it.
Its pretty damn dinky. And I'm braver than I should be.
I'm the kind of guy who wont turn away from the lake until the lightning makes my hair stand up. I will always try first, and run away before it's too late.
I haven't sunk my boat... yet. I probably will. BUT I really have been out in some crazy s#%*. You have to take the waves right. It can be pretty scary. They change all the time, and you always have to watch for the next one, but those little boats handle them well. Just dont put too much weight in there. The more freeboard, the better.
I don't think I'm totally crazy. The lake can be bad, but good judgement goes a long way. There are more calm days than crappy ones. Read the weather reports AND check the flag warnings at the lake. Then make your game plan. Stay as close to shore as you are prepared to swim, and wear a PFD if necessary.
As the saying goes, "Don't bring anything on a boat you aren't willing to lose".
The Whizzle
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Its pretty damn dinky. And I'm braver than I should be.
I'm the kind of guy who wont turn away from the lake until the lightning makes my hair stand up. I will always try first, and run away before it's too late.
I haven't sunk my boat... yet. I probably will. BUT I really have been out in some crazy s#%*. You have to take the waves right. It can be pretty scary. They change all the time, and you always have to watch for the next one, but those little boats handle them well. Just dont put too much weight in there. The more freeboard, the better.
I don't think I'm totally crazy. The lake can be bad, but good judgement goes a long way. There are more calm days than crappy ones. Read the weather reports AND check the flag warnings at the lake. Then make your game plan. Stay as close to shore as you are prepared to swim, and wear a PFD if necessary.
As the saying goes, "Don't bring anything on a boat you aren't willing to lose".
The Whizzle
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