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Re: realistic distance in a bay boat
Posted: July 1st, 2009, 11:01 am
by wevans
Well now Dubble
the first thing I would do is move that thar compass away from all that metal that is throwing it off
but seriously
If the compass is movable, I would move it into a clear spot, if it still gave a different reading than the GPS, I would follow the compass
Re: realistic distance in a bay boat
Posted: July 1st, 2009, 11:27 am
by Flanders
Reel Cowboy wrote:What Tom said.
Be careful and watch the weather. Most importantly, no fish is worth putting your safety in question.
Im with Professor Keels and fish-styx
Re: realistic distance in a bay boat
Posted: July 1st, 2009, 11:27 pm
by seatrout99
Dubble
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Good advice,.. I also carry a back up handheld GPS.
And SeaTow is good no matter where you go.[/quote]
What he said.................
Re: realistic distance in a bay boat
Posted: July 2nd, 2009, 10:17 am
by red_yakker
Another thing you need to keep in mind is that most people who go missing out on the Gulf every year did not have the proper anchor or did not have a long enough anchor rope with plenty of chain. If you do get out there 20 miles, and you have engine failure, a good anchor will save you and your boat! Make sure it is the type that will hold in sand or grass, as you can't rely on snagging a rock in this area. If your anchor can't hold you in 20 feet of water, you will be in 100 feet by morning! Remember your anchor line needs to be about four times longer than the depth of the water you are in!
Re: realistic distance in a bay boat
Posted: July 24th, 2009, 11:04 am
by reelcatch
Wow a guy sure can learn a lot by just reading some of these threads!!!
Great advise!!!
I have a "new to me " 17 foot Pro Line and I am starting venture out a little too. Every little bit of info helps.