If your boat loses power in rough seas put out your sea anchor to help keep your bow into the wind.

Power boat in rough seas. Too much down tab can force the bow into oncoming waves while no tabs allow the hull to plane as designed. Whereas this 50 foot Motor Yacht has trouble with severe rolling in only three foot following seas. The problem is not always the design of the boat.

The chine flats and spray strakes forward deflect spray down and out the higher speed capability allows these boats to drive past the spray and spray is generated farther aft along the hull in the first place so less of it lands on the windshield. The more excellent stability is due to a wide stance double-hull design. Susie Goodall had a really close call but she is safe after losing her Rustler 36 in the Southern Ocean.

Conditions vary greatly and every boat responds with its own handling characteristics. Whenever a ship pitches and heaves heavily at the bow an equivalent heaving motion is generated at the stern. The anchor takes hold but the scope is too short to allow the boat to float freely.

In addition the rough sea weather conditions result to. Statistics note most loss of life and vessel damage is the result of operator error not a boats ability to handle rough seas. With a dead craft only drop the anchor from the front of the boat never the back.

Seas directly on the boat are head seas. Manage the boat manage the sea. Yes catamarans were designed with a twin-hull that creates the ideal structure for stability and power.

The twin-hull provides a tunnel that traps the air between itself and the water thus providing a layer of air to surround the boat and provide a smooth ride. Consider this if youre looking for the best deadrise for rough water. The 29-year-old was knocked unconscious when her boat pitchpoled end over end in rough seas and high winds.