Jim -
Sounds like you have a lot of Ocean experience and that is good in the Broads on a
BAD day.
Biggest difference of Winni vs. Ocean is the "Cross Chop" !!
Just when you think you've got yourself "in the groove" with proper trim, speed, direction into wind/waves, etc. BAM ! you get broadsided by a "roller" -- may be natures way of waking you up or some 30+ foot Cruiser you didn't see go by in the other direction.
I have a 24' bowrider
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