Alex F
Well-Known Member
- Nov 14, 2006
- 9,167
- Boat Info
- 2005 420DB with AB 11 DLX Tender, Raymarine Electronics (2x12" MFDs) with Vesper AIS
- Engines
- Cummins 450Cs, 9KW Onan Generator, 40HP Yamaha for tender.
Good thread and certainly good reminder to all. However, I wish it was slightly more on the positive and educational note.
Based on some posts here I think it's worth mentioning/remind (especially those with larger yachts) that your boat creates a big wake regardless whether you're on plane or off plane. Obviously, when you come off plane the size of the wake is greatly reduced. However, there's a huge difference between the wake size at 10kts vs. the wake at 5kts. So, please don't think that just b/c you came off plane, you're good to go and can plow thru at 10kts. If you're close enough your wake could rock the whole marina.
I totally understand that it takes some time to learn behavior of your wake at different speed and distance from other objects (especially when one recently upgrades from a smaller vessel), but if you take the approach of going a bit slower vs. a bit faster will help you avoid unnecessary incidents.
Based on some posts here I think it's worth mentioning/remind (especially those with larger yachts) that your boat creates a big wake regardless whether you're on plane or off plane. Obviously, when you come off plane the size of the wake is greatly reduced. However, there's a huge difference between the wake size at 10kts vs. the wake at 5kts. So, please don't think that just b/c you came off plane, you're good to go and can plow thru at 10kts. If you're close enough your wake could rock the whole marina.
I totally understand that it takes some time to learn behavior of your wake at different speed and distance from other objects (especially when one recently upgrades from a smaller vessel), but if you take the approach of going a bit slower vs. a bit faster will help you avoid unnecessary incidents.