Happy Dean
New Member
I'm in the process of transitioning from being a sailboat guy (many years) to a 30 foot Sea Ray. I've never piloted a boat like this. The reason for the transition is my wife's health and inability to help me manage the sails, docking and, etc.
I'm going to be boating on Lake Erie in the Sandusky, Ohio area. I'm not sure what to ask, but I have much to learn. When I'm out on the Lake and it becomes rough, how do you deal with your speed/planing and the height of the waves? The boat has twin inboard engines in 400+ hp range. How difficult is it to dock? Do you dock bow or stern first.
I'll have more questions. I'm so new at operating a motor boat this size, I feel like a total novice.
Thanks
Ron
I'm going to be boating on Lake Erie in the Sandusky, Ohio area. I'm not sure what to ask, but I have much to learn. When I'm out on the Lake and it becomes rough, how do you deal with your speed/planing and the height of the waves? The boat has twin inboard engines in 400+ hp range. How difficult is it to dock? Do you dock bow or stern first.
I'll have more questions. I'm so new at operating a motor boat this size, I feel like a total novice.
Thanks
Ron