When I was about 13 (in the late 60s) I was in about a 16’ single hull wooden boat with an older teenager and a younger kid (whose father owned Fisherman’s Wharf marina). We left from the marina where it was fairly calm but when we got to the big water where Caney, Clear, and Cedar Creeks come together by the dam the waves were huge. I thought the wooden boat was going to break in pieces. The older teen (who worked at the marina) was running the boat and fortunately managed to get the boat turned around in the trough of the waves without capsizing the boat. I’ve spent many days on various lakes over the years and very thankful for the lessons learned that scary day. Be safe out there.
I was in 8 to 10s lake Erie. 16 foot boat. 45 minutes. Can't swim, didn't bother putting life vest on. Can't swim😊 wild ride. Rode the tops. Fast learning
Ocean people can badly underestimate what can happen on a lake. Re. the tip to move people to the back, I think that is true, nearly always. But the exception can come if the conditions are horrible--and the more weight in the back, the more lift to the bow. And with the bow UP, the wind can then push it back, and sometimes even over. The big deal, IMO, is patience. If it is really bad, one tends to want to get to port as soon as possible and that is not always prudent. Give her enough throttle to for sure maintain forward motion and get home safe. And as this Gentleman pointed out, it is not always the shortest straight line to port that is best. I once had true, Gal Force winds on a lake and I was in a very small boat, tiny engine and no way, no how was I going to try and cross the lake--just went very close to shore--so close if she sank we would not be in water over our head. Then we "zig zagged" all the way around the lake and to the pull out point. It took a long, long time, and we got drenched in cold water, but if she had swamped, we could have walked out of the lake. Use your head and don't pa pa pa panic--that never helps.
Ocean people that understand wind and water know exactly how dangerous a lake can be. Short fetch causes seas to be closer together. Lakes tend to be like washing machines as the seas get closer together. Oceans have thousand of miles of fetch which can result in huge seas, but they are also farther apart. Honestly, I have crossed oceans on small boats and to me, the most dangerous waters I have ever been on is the Gulf of Mexico or Great Lakes. Yea yea I know about the Southern Indian ocean but I've never been there. Great advice sir!!!!
I have a friend with a new john boat. Do u have a video on how to handle boat wake from larger boats. My Ex hit wake with front. It hit hard for me. 14 ft boat w 15 hp
Texas law requires that the "kill switch" must be worn when the motorboat is moving at greater than headway speed. Headway speed is defined as slow, idle speed, or speed only fast enough to maintain steerage on course. The law requires the operator of a vessel that is less than 26’ in length and is equipped with an engine cut off switch.
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When I was about 13 (in the late 60s) I was in about a 16’ single hull wooden boat with an older teenager and a younger kid (whose father owned Fisherman’s Wharf marina). We left from the marina where it was fairly calm but when we got to the big water where Caney, Clear, and Cedar Creeks come together by the dam the waves were huge. I thought the wooden boat was going to break in pieces. The older teen (who worked at the marina) was running the boat and fortunately managed to get the boat turned around in the trough of the waves without capsizing the boat. I’ve spent many days on various lakes over the years and very thankful for the lessons learned that scary day. Be safe out there.
I was in 8 to 10s lake Erie. 16 foot boat. 45 minutes. Can't swim, didn't bother putting life vest on. Can't swim😊 wild ride. Rode the tops. Fast learning
It’s called broaching when a following sea turns you too beam. Very common on sailboats that don’t have the power to stay in the trough.
Ocean people can badly underestimate what can happen on a lake. Re. the tip to move people to the back, I think that is true, nearly always. But the exception can come if the conditions are horrible--and the more weight in the back, the more lift to the bow. And with the bow UP, the wind can then push it back, and sometimes even over. The big deal, IMO, is patience. If it is really bad, one tends to want to get to port as soon as possible and that is not always prudent. Give her enough throttle to for sure maintain forward motion and get home safe. And as this Gentleman pointed out, it is not always the shortest straight line to port that is best. I once had true, Gal Force winds on a lake and I was in a very small boat, tiny engine and no way, no how was I going to try and cross the lake--just went very close to shore--so close if she sank we would not be in water over our head. Then we "zig zagged" all the way around the lake and to the pull out point. It took a long, long time, and we got drenched in cold water, but if she had swamped, we could have walked out of the lake. Use your head and don't pa pa pa panic--that never helps.
Ocean people that understand wind and water know exactly how dangerous a lake can be. Short fetch causes seas to be closer together. Lakes tend to be like washing machines as the seas get closer together. Oceans have thousand of miles of fetch which can result in huge seas, but they are also farther apart. Honestly, I have crossed oceans on small boats and to me, the most dangerous waters I have ever been on is the Gulf of Mexico or Great Lakes. Yea yea I know about the Southern Indian ocean but I've never been there. Great advice sir!!!!
Went out with Dereck on trip in heavy chop we made the trip despite my lack of sea legs 😆 limited out too.yall are the best at what yall do
Good Tips Chuck. I have a kayak so I really watch the wind and waves
Thanks mate, big love
I have a friend with a new john boat. Do u have a video on how to handle boat wake from larger boats. My Ex hit wake with front. It hit hard for me. 14 ft boat w 15 hp
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What do you do if you have to turn around ?
Or go say east to west but your waves are coming from the sides ?
Thanks
Good info. Thanks
Great info and advice
Texas law requires that the "kill switch" must be worn when the motorboat is moving at greater than headway speed. Headway speed is defined as slow, idle speed, or speed only fast enough to maintain steerage on course. The law requires the operator of a vessel that is less than 26’ in length and is equipped with an engine cut off switch.
That’s all I can think about watching this. Actually, that and PFDs. Especially in a safety video.
You sound way to liberal and lawbiding for texas
What do you charge to take people fishing?
BigCrappie.com & DallasFishingCharters.com on Cedar Creek Lake Tx 903-288-5798
I feel bad for people that can only fish on lakes. the ocean is king.
6:20 where's yours?