Haulover InletAnother rough waves day at Haulover Inlet where boats accept the challenge and attempt to pass through Haulover Inlet.

Big boats vs big waves. The direction the wave comes from and strikes your boat makes a difference in whether your boat rolls or not. As for comfort in the waves a good rule of thumb is a boat that is long enough to span three wave crests will feel smooth and safe because you are never really pounding into indivdual waves. This is still true for Jon Boats however in large waves it is sometimes better to actually drive in the troughs of a wave line.

Longer boats are better able to span waves meaning they can reach across from one wave to the next providing a much smoother ride. If youre someone that has been through it with fiberglass boats and they have caught your attention Ranger is a good place to look for a boat that just might help you get the upper hand of the competition. Back then we didnt have poker runs and racing was more of an isolated sport it has never been the best spectator sport.

Around the Gulf coast that means a 30 boat. The waves swells are in excess of 10 meters. If you have a larger more powerful boat you can handle bigger waves compared to someone with a small craft.

Any wave that makes you feel that you and your boat are in danger is a big wave. There is a famous photograph taken in the 50s of storm swell breaking on the headland north of Faial in the Azores. The only correct answer is no.

Most people shouldnt be out in seas that can break over the bow. Generally speaking its wise to take waves head on so that there isnt any excessive left to right rocking motion of the boat as you go from wave to wave. Boats vs Haulover InletWelcome back to another episode where man and machine attempt to do battle with Haulover Inlet.

First -If conditions scare you dont go out. All that matters is that the waves are challenging you and youre nervous about handling them safely. If playback doesnt begin shortly try.