Plane or Step, is it just me?

[Richard R]

Hi,<br /><br />I as this question will show, a first time boat owner and sometimes not afraid to show my ignorance so here goes.<br /><br />I seemed to have picked up a term from who knows where and whated to see if anyone else has heard of it.<br /><br />Has anyone else heard of getting on "Step" being used rather than getting on "Plane"?<br /><br />The posts I have read here so far use getting on Plane.<br /><br />Ignorance IS Bliss.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Doc

 

[JB]

Re: Plane or Step, is it just me?

If your hull has a step, Docwater, as most hydroplanes do, then getting on step is a correct term. Few recreational boats have a stepped hull, so getting on plane is the correct term for them.<br /><br />Not a lot of people know that. Now you are one of them.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . .<br />JB

 

[12Footer]

Re: Plane or Step, is it just me?

I didn't know that iether. I allways thought they were the same thing. I learn something new every day on this board.My Bliner has a sticker on it that reads "Sequencial Lift Hull"....Hmmm. That must mean I get on sequence?

 

[kev_79]

Re: Plane or Step, is it just me?

What year is that bliner 12footer?

 

[Richard R]

Re: Plane or Step, is it just me?

Ahhhh I'm not loosing it..<br /><br />Thanks JB

 

[12Footer]

Re: Plane or Step, is it just me?

It's an '89,Kev. Look at my profile,and you'll see the interior of it.