How to drive a boat in rough water

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3 ай бұрын

Operating a boat in rough water is not something you want to learn the hard way. This video covers all scenarios of navigating large waves, and how to go about each one without hurting yourself or your equipment.
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@Second_Gutter_Crew 5 күн бұрын

That's some really good advice, mate. I've owned boats most of my life but not a Bass boat; those bass boats are the F1s of the water, IMO. I'm about to pick up my first Bass boat, a "RANGER" imported from the good ole USofA. It won't see many lakes, but it will see a lot of Australia's largest river and plenty of trophy Murray Cod I'm hoping. We have a lot of Cod, but they are elusive, a fish every 1000 casts if your lucky. No live scope, I just grind all day. it feels better when you catch one, using your brains instead of tech. A trophy fish starts at 1m, around 50lb. here's hoping I don't get pulled overboard 👍🏻 Thanks again for the advice🍻

@wadehobaugh3542 2 ай бұрын

I fished with Jimmy on day 2 at chic 2 years ago , we had heavy rain , lightening and big waves and the way he acted on the water made me feel very comfortable and felt good about the rest of the ride in. Thanks Jimmy for putting safety 1st.

@JimmyWashamFishing 2 ай бұрын

That was a fun day, and we had to deal with a crazy strong rain and wind front. Thanks for that compliment my friend!

@wadehobaugh3542 2 ай бұрын

It was fun, I got to watch you catch 20 lbs along with a 7 lber and all I could catch was walleye lol

@JonGunnerOutdoors 2 ай бұрын

I used to have a 19ft Champion. Best rough water boat I had. Got caught in one storm during a tournament and we had to go across the lake we were fishing. It was almost like you could see the wind and heavy rain coming like a wall. Hit the first wave that went from calm to 4ft white caps. It was like hitting a ramp. Only 50mph at 3/4 throttle and we were airborne. Speared the next wave and the engine was out of the water. Felt like forever but the boat resurfaced motor still running. Hit the livewell dump and both bilge pumps even though one was a auto pump I Hit both as the boat was full of water. Trimming up and half throttle kept the nose up and you could feel the water weight coming off. Just kept a even throttle and stayed on top of the waves and made it back to the ramp. Once safe started refilling the livewell and finished 2nd. Partner was 5th. We were soaked but never so happy to have the boat back on the trailer. A few took cover and skipped weigh in. We would have but we were already half way across the lake and pretty much committed.

@JimmyWashamFishing 2 ай бұрын

If you spend enough time outdoors, you will have to face mother nature. Being safe, smart, and educated on how to handle it are the difference makers.

@Pete-from-Tn 2 ай бұрын

Got caught on Sardis lake in a 16ft Polar craft. 70+ MPH winds blowing west to the east. We were in 5ft of water, and the prop was throwing mud at the bottom of the swells.

@JimmyWashamFishing 2 ай бұрын

That place can get nasty. I was in an Express that split wide open in the middle of Sardis once... scary.

@dustinevansfishing 2 ай бұрын

Very good advice, ideas and instructions. Kill switch and life jacket people!! I have a small waterproof bag for survival if I wind up ditching. Emergency blankets, fire starters, water, protein bars, flares and my cell phone is waterproof.

@JimmyWashamFishing 2 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy. Definitely need a waterproof bag of survival necessities, especially up North.