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Offline double3fd

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how much is too much wind
« on: June 15, 2008, 05:40:48 AM »
im getting ready to launch a small 16ft aluminum boat with a 9.9hp motor out of atlantic highlands.  i went there for the first time to look around and found that the water is not too rocky.  i will be watching the weather closely but what is the wind speed range i should be looking at.  is 10mph too much to be out there in a small boat, or is 15mph too much?  what do you think...  whats my range?

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Re: how much is too much wind
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2008, 08:35:24 AM »
it all depends on the direction of the wind and gusts.  10mph winds might bring 20mph gusts.
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Re: how much is too much wind
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2008, 09:27:42 AM »
With a 9.9 you have to also watch the tide. Some days I could see where you could be at full throttle and not move.
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Re: how much is too much wind
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2008, 10:07:11 AM »
I've fished aluminum boats up in Candada powered with 25 hp motors, with howling winds of 25 to 35 mph and have been scared to you know what. Aluminum boats in that size range can be light above the waterline, and more susceptible to the wind. 

On RB, depending on wind and tide, 10-15 MPH should be OK, but beware if it moves over that.  9.9 is not much power to get you home quickly if you venture far from port and conditions change rapidly, which most of us have seen happen on RB.
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Re: how much is too much wind
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2008, 10:29:56 AM »
to be safe, go up river
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Re: how much is too much wind
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2008, 08:26:48 PM »
No more than 10-15mph max, If you like living.
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Re: how much is too much wind
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2008, 08:32:44 PM »
This is way too much wind! ;D
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Re: how much is too much wind
« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2008, 08:33:00 PM »
Quote from: mchizhik on June 16, 2008, 08:26:48 PM
No more than 10-15mph max, If you like living.

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Re: how much is too much wind
« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2008, 09:35:01 PM »
Most definately agree with Bucktail and Auntie Em....
No more than 10-15 knots and fish the Bays not the Ocean.      Good Luck out there.
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Re: how much is too much wind
« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2008, 09:46:24 PM »
 I have thought about this a lot.  I run a 19" center Console and she does have limitations.    You can never be 100% sure of what the weather will bring.  I've seen guys 5 miles out on the reef in 16' Boats..  But keep this in mind:  If you do go down or over.. are you prepared for it.. just because your boat is sinking or rolled.. doesn't mean your going to die..

Make sure you have the proper safety equipment.  Life vests #1 on and or readily available!!

Make sure you are comfortable with your passages and what you are about to subject them to. ( No I wouldn't take a old man or young child out in a choppy bay)

There is no Real formula for Weather + Wind + Seas = Boat Size..

Just use common sense and make sure you are prepared for anything at any time..

As Hotrod Says....

If your eating something that doesn't taste right.. it's probably bad..

If you in a situation that doesn't seem right..  well that's probably bad also  t^
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Re: how much is too much wind
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2008, 03:53:09 AM »
the only formula is COMMON SENCE.
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Re: how much is too much wind
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2008, 05:24:55 AM »
Quote from: Luna Sea 3 on June 17, 2008, 03:53:09 AM
the only formula is COMMON SENCE.

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Re: how much is too much wind
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2008, 05:31:07 AM »
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Re: how much is too much wind
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2008, 10:18:55 AM »
DON'T FORGET YOUR SKIRT. :'( :'( :'(

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Re: how much is too much wind
« Reply #14 on: June 17, 2008, 03:01:15 PM »
When the waves are too big, you have too much wind.
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Re: how much is too much wind
« Reply #15 on: June 17, 2008, 07:55:23 PM »
Quote from: Luna Sea 3 on June 17, 2008, 03:53:09 AM
the only formula is COMMON SENCE.
agree no matter what size boat your on you'll know when it's to windy.
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Re: how much is too much wind
« Reply #16 on: June 17, 2008, 07:59:37 PM »
yes, Common Sense is the key
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