GW Training - check this out

[RussGW270]

So, enrolled my wife and kids and I in a boater safety course. The kids are too young, but they need to go to get the training anyway, do not care if they are "certified".. heh

Then, found some online materials we can go over as a family "project".. lights, what they mean, navigation stuff.

Then, the really cool part.. while I spoke with a guy at the Marine Max in Houston... the Texas chapter is really sorta defunct.. heh, but, he put me in touch with "the guy".. heh.. that they use to take people out when they get a new Grady...


He charges by the hour and does all sorts of classes etc and is helping me come up with a plan to learn the boat better. We will try to keep it to about 3 hours at a time... maybe once a month for a while.. or every other month.. as we work our way up the experience ladder with this boat. I can bring the kids along, learn better tricks on launching and trailering this bog a boat etc..

More customized than anything, which is perfect for us.

So, just gotta get it here... lol.. then get it down to get the top on it.. and electronics set up right.. then, we will have a plan to get everyone more real experience.

Always nice to have a plan

Russ

 

[SmokyMtnGrady]

Russ,
Here is a tip. Grady uses what is called a variable dead rise hull. You see it in their literature on line. Grady's love trim tabs. Why? Unlike true deep V designs run on top of the waves, Grady's hulls are heavy and the angle of the V ( dead rise) at the stern is shallow (relative) around 20 degress. The bow angle of the V is over 60 degrees.

So, in order to avoid pounding in seas greater than 2-3 feet, the best way to run that boat in a head sea is to tuck the motor in by trimming down and give your trim tabs a little downward push . The bigger the sea the more tab. This way the sharp bow entry point is pushed down into the head sea and the geometry or the boat cuts through the waves.

Do not be afraid to use the trim tabs. Trim tabs are your friend and learn the nuances of running your boat by feel. In a following sea, tabs up and run the engines in general in a neutral position.

I just gave you $5 worth of advice for free!

 

[RussGW270]

Lol.. thanks Smokey. I always like free advice

Trim tabs are very useful and take getting used to on each boat. Looking forward to getting to know the "sweet spot" on this boat. I tend to not really push the engines... as long as I can ride smooth, I am okay with getting there 30 minutes later.. heh. Love a boat that can cut the waves easy.

R