MalibuMike
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Hi all,
Just want to add some of my experiences so far with running from East Falmouth to Martha's Vineyard. Prior to buying my 23SXP / 200hp (salt water edition) last year, I was looking for insights from owners in New England on their experiences running over to Martha's Vineyard. At that time there wasn't much info, but there were some interest; so, this is an update. So far I've made three trips. The first was 1ft seas, second was 1.5ft. and my last trip was 2-2.5 ft seas (all per NOAA and various other websites - I am really not good at judging wave height) I picked specific days so that I could gradually figure out where my comfort zone is. I can tell you that the boat performed way better than I expected. On our last trip, the seas were 2ft all day building to 3ft.. And, at the end of our return trip we saw some solid solid swells that I would guess were 2.5 ft; And, I still felt comfortable being out with the family. Kids loved the bumps. I have spent time on boats, and have most of my experience on a 24 ft Boston Whaler. Even in that boat, you can feel the waves; can't avoid it. So, I am REALLY happy with how my Benny performed. I had the trim set up a little higher than normal to keep the bow high, and kept my family in back with me (for the most part). Felt safe. With the family 2.5 ft is going to be my new maximum (so, 1-2 ft. seas).
Just want to add some of my experiences so far with running from East Falmouth to Martha's Vineyard. Prior to buying my 23SXP / 200hp (salt water edition) last year, I was looking for insights from owners in New England on their experiences running over to Martha's Vineyard. At that time there wasn't much info, but there were some interest; so, this is an update. So far I've made three trips. The first was 1ft seas, second was 1.5ft. and my last trip was 2-2.5 ft seas (all per NOAA and various other websites - I am really not good at judging wave height) I picked specific days so that I could gradually figure out where my comfort zone is. I can tell you that the boat performed way better than I expected. On our last trip, the seas were 2ft all day building to 3ft.. And, at the end of our return trip we saw some solid solid swells that I would guess were 2.5 ft; And, I still felt comfortable being out with the family. Kids loved the bumps. I have spent time on boats, and have most of my experience on a 24 ft Boston Whaler. Even in that boat, you can feel the waves; can't avoid it. So, I am REALLY happy with how my Benny performed. I had the trim set up a little higher than normal to keep the bow high, and kept my family in back with me (for the most part). Felt safe. With the family 2.5 ft is going to be my new maximum (so, 1-2 ft. seas).
