TinBoats.net
The original aluminum boat site!
Forums
New posts
Search forums
Blog
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Boats
Boat House
Dealing with large boat wakes and swells with jon boat
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Help Support TinBoats.net:
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Captain Ahab" data-source="post: 23277" data-attributes="member: 10"><p>When you are under power you want to cut your throttle and then punch it as the bow is about to hit the wave to lift the bow and ride up and over. It takes a little timing skill but once you have it down you shoudl be able to glide over the waves. </p><p></p><p>As far as when you are at anchor - those big boats are required to slow down - but I am sure very few do. I fish the Delaware coast and there are always a few crazed people, such as yourself, fishing the bays and inlets in jon boats. I ALWAYS slow down for them especially if they are anchored! </p><p></p><p></p><p>Some of the guys here have a technique for getting the attention of the idiots throwing unsafe wakes - they use a 10 foot surf rod and a 3 oz bank sinker <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek! :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" /></p><p></p><p>Try not to leave too much slack in your anchor rode and always anchor from the bow. If you see a larger wave coming amidships quickly power up and let out rode so you can turn the bow.</p><p></p><p>Be safe</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Captain Ahab, post: 23277, member: 10"] When you are under power you want to cut your throttle and then punch it as the bow is about to hit the wave to lift the bow and ride up and over. It takes a little timing skill but once you have it down you shoudl be able to glide over the waves. As far as when you are at anchor - those big boats are required to slow down - but I am sure very few do. I fish the Delaware coast and there are always a few crazed people, such as yourself, fishing the bays and inlets in jon boats. I ALWAYS slow down for them especially if they are anchored! Some of the guys here have a technique for getting the attention of the idiots throwing unsafe wakes - they use a 10 foot surf rod and a 3 oz bank sinker :o Try not to leave too much slack in your anchor rode and always anchor from the bow. If you see a larger wave coming amidships quickly power up and let out rode so you can turn the bow. Be safe [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Boats
Boat House
Dealing with large boat wakes and swells with jon boat
Top