Laying aside bragging rights about how our boats can hit 45-plus speeds on a flat bay, I am interested in what folks consider common sense speeds heading off-shore in 1-2, 2-3 or even 3-4 foot seas - taking into consideration that 4 second wave intervals deserve more consideration than 14-second wave intervals.
I realize answers will be impacted by size and hull of the boat, powertrain size, and even diesel vs gasoline - but just trying to common up with some common sense boating practices.
thanks.
Running speeds versus the seas
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Running speeds versus the seas
Fire your psychoanalysis and go fishing...singing reel drags will calm your soul
Ta be honest Chip, there is no set answer to this question! There are to many other factors to figure in to say that this or that speed for this or that size boat is safe 
It all boils down to knowing YOUR boat and what it can or can not do! Sometimes this is learned the hard way, but it is the only shure way ta know 
It all boils down to knowing YOUR boat and what it can or can not do! Sometimes this is learned the hard way, but it is the only shure way ta know “Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.”
