Thread: Need advice,
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Old 04-09-2015, 05:00 AM   #5
ironcross6921
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Originally Posted by YakDout View Post
I wouldn't think that a skeg would help going out through the surf. I thought the skeg was mostly for tracking and keeping straight. I have no problem staying straight against waves while heading out. The bigger problem is the weight of the boat and waves coming over the bow and the deck not draining fast enough.
These were my thoughts also, I can see where the skeg will be great when coming back through the waves to beach but launching not so much. Last time though for sure I wouldn't make it out, took on so much water it was coming over the gunnel.
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