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Originally Posted by camp guy
This is THE PERFECT post for Acres Per Second. Basically, he hates waves,
and the more there are the more he hates them; also, he is a scientist, so
he can postulate, extrapolate, hypothecate, to his heart's content solving
this question.
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Originally Posted by tis
You are so right! Where IS he???  |
My old computer, which is no longer "supported by anybody" has to be fired
up, and it's even slower than usual—no longer supported by any anti-virus
protection. My old Outlook Express is filled up and jammed. With my new computer, I'm presently aground in some kind of "Winnipesaukee queue".
I really don't know the physics of waves—but do have some practical experience with
water's waves—Winnipesaukee's in particular.
It is usual to see an average of
seven waves from each boat—each side. Pontoon boats make the smallest wake of all powerboats—with the exception of the rarer tunnel-hulls. Flat-bottom boats make small waves, while "deep-V" make the biggest. Heavier boats make the largest waves while trying to plane.
I've noticed that the
third wave is always the one that comes over the bow. I learned most-speedily, when the water is cold.
From aircraft, wakes can be seen to travel outwards indefinitely, to reach
the point at which my geometry teacher enjoyed calling, "
asymptotic-nothingness".
I agree with
R-Guy that the 150' rule has saved many small craft from being swamped. However, with my choice of boat (Carver)—and my choice in the manner of loading it (everybody aft)—havoc can be created even among
cruisers sitting at anchor.
