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Originally Posted by NoLimit
In general, light west winds are the ticket for a good day. Be wary of an outgoing inlet tide against the wind - it will be treacherous. Never ever ever get sideways. Use ample throttle but never enough to bury the bow. I have waited two hours outside waiting for the tide to subsid before entering the inlet
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Good advice here!... Seatow too. worth the cost big time, if you ever need it. Personally, I would hang a good running 9.9 on a bracket as well, with a separate tank.- ask how I know. Make sure you have a good filter/water separator in the fuel line as well. If you are out on a nice day and you see those ominous dark clouds gathering, start working your way inshore with an eye on the sky.. The fish has never been created thats worth getting caught in thunderstorm miles out in the ocean on a 17 foot boat.. happened to me once in a 26 footer, and its the most terrified I have ever been in my life,, You'll love your "new boat I'm sure! I remember well the anticipation and freedom I felt when I bought my first 17 foot Wellcraft CC years ago..Now I could go where I wanted to, avoid the crowds, fish at the hours I wanted to fish at... I was the captain. Good memories. I hope you make some as well! bob
