What size seas do you dare go out in.

[cyanarella]

I have a 20SLX Triple and I am thinking about taking her out into the Saco Bay to watch the fire world at Old Orchard Beach. Showing 3FT seas. Would that worry any of you pontoon pirates?

 

[Nautical]

I'll let the experts for that area answer if you should go or not. Personally I feel pontoons are only for lakes but that may be my false sense of security when I'm on a conventional boat (because I feel like I'm IN that type of boat whereas I'm ON a pontoon, if that makes sense).

However, if you do go, I would have every occupant wearing a vest and I would use the dead man engine kill switch like it's supposed to be used (clipped to yourself so if you fall of the boat, the engine stops). I would also file a "float plan" and/or let someone know you'll be out and when they should hear from you that you're back in.

One last thing . . . put your cell phone in a waterproof case that floats and tether it to yourself.

 

[mattb]

3' in a 20 seems a bit much. Might be un- pleasant just sitting there

 

[lakeliving]

Liquor up first and have a dd

 

[kaydano]

2 foot waves are no fun. Can't imagine what 3 foot would be like. Even if you don't take a wave over the bow and damage the fence or gate, that can't be an enjoyable trip.

Let us know how it goes! Great advice by Nautical above. +1.

 

[Mike31406]

I also agree with Nautical and mattb makes a good point.

 

[Merc225]

Stay home!

 

[Link]

3 foot waves are scary and I cant imagine doing that at night much less the day. If try you must then at least make a test run during the day