Washboarded lake?

jal

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While moving at WOT I needed to slow down in order to pass a canoe. As I was slowing (around 2500-3000 rpm) it felt as if I was going over a wash boarded road. When I slowed more the feeling went away, and I could not duplicate it the remainder of the day. Any ideas, thoughts.
Thanks,
jal
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: Washboarded lake?

more info, what boat, motor, conditions. moving to boating.
 

ezmobee

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Re: Washboarded lake?

Last time I felt that, I had to buy my uncle a new lower unit :(
 

5150abf

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Re: Washboarded lake?

Not quite the point but don't slow down when you pass another boat.

I have never understood the thinking behind this as it makes 4X as much wake as running WOT.

Look back next time you are out and see how much wake you make at speed, little or none, and how much you make going slow with the transom plowing water, huge deadliest catch type waves.

My boat on plane makes a 3'' wake and a 2' wake going slow, I never slow down, just give them as much room as the situation allows.

I grew up running around in canoes and always hated when people did that cause the wake is so much worse, I understand they are trying to be curtious but it only makes things worse.

As to your problem, if it only happened once I wouldn't wory about it, probably just one of those things.

Sorry, that is one of my pet peeves.
 

redfury

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Re: Washboarded lake?

I wouldn't assume that nothing is wrong. That tells you something. Either you snagged a weed or something that caused a vibration or something else is going on. It may not happen again for a long time, it may happen the next time you are out. Things like that are red flags for me. Just keep your ears perked and try to nail down the exact situation if it happens again...All you can really do is investigate as you use the boat again.
 

jal

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Re: Washboarded lake?

TD, the lake was rippled due to a slight breeze, the boat is a 17 foot Sunbird with a 90 hp Johnson. I did not hear anything strange with the engine but then again my wife says I am deaf.
 

dave11

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Re: Washboarded lake?

Not deaf. My wife says I have "selective hearing".
 
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