VViCKiD Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Hi guys, BOM says the swell will be about 1m with 15-20 knot winds this Saturday. I was thinking of heading to the fads off botany bay. I have a Haines 530 with a 115HP on the back. Do you guys think this will be too rough ? I'm most worried about the wind. Thanks in advance ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbox Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Yes I'm checking all the weather web sites everyday waiting for a spell I've got a bar crusher 560 115 yami Dog dox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VViCKiD Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Thx db. Do u think 10-15 knot would b too rough? I think willy weather reckons it'd b about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VViCKiD Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 On Sunday that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 This is not a fishing report. Post has been moved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Weather predictions have been so bad lately. Always changing last minute. Check the eve before you head out I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VViCKiD Posted January 8, 2014 Author Share Posted January 8, 2014 Thanks Dave. In terms of wind, what would be the worst that you'd head out in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I personally prefer wind under 20-25 km/h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzeenees Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Someone gave me a rule of thumb for what wind would be the maximum for comfort in a boat. 1kt for each foot. 5.3 m is about 18 ft. I've found this to be pretty good - my boat is 17 ft and I find 15 - 16 kts to be the maximum if I want to stay dry. But my boat is a centre console - very open. Perhaps a cuddy could take a bit more breeze. But I wouldn't be going out to a FAD if its 20 kts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Someone gave me a rule of thumb for what wind would be the maximum for comfort in a boat. 1kt for each foot. 5.3 m is about 18 ft. I've found this to be pretty good - my boat is 17 ft and I find 15 - 16 kts to be the maximum if I want to stay dry. But my boat is a centre console - very open. Perhaps a cuddy could take a bit more breeze. But I wouldn't be going out to a FAD if its 20 kts. Great rule of thumb. I use the same concept! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VViCKiD Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 That's an awesome rule of thumb ! thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batfishing Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Someone gave me a rule of thumb for what wind would be the maximum for comfort in a boat. 1kt for each foot. 5.3 m is about 18 ft. I've found this to be pretty good - my boat is 17 ft and I find 15 - 16 kts to be the maximum if I want to stay dry. But my boat is a centre console - very open. Perhaps a cuddy could take a bit more breeze. But I wouldn't be going out to a FAD if its 20 kts. I gather there is a point, where you stop using that......mines 36' Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthmonger Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 If it say 15 knot NE in the morning chances are it will be a 5-10 NW up until around lunch time. Never ever plan a trip around Seabreeze Willyweather etc, wake up first thing and check the conditions yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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