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samosetguy · 06-12-2014, 11:44 AM

In my opinion, it's all about the wind speeds on the broads. Once the winds get over 12-13mph, you probably will be more comfortable in something bigger than 21ft.

If the wind is 10-11mph or lower, you're probably fine in a smaller boat. Obviously, a low sustained wind with a high gust could cause issues as well.

Others may have a different preference.

The wind is generally better before mid-morning and after late afternoon.

The weather channel app on all phones has a feature that forecasts wind speed by hour.

I have a smaller boat and I'm on the broads (can't avoid them). I've been in high wind weather and the boat can handle it but it's not a very enjoyable ride. I usually pick my boat days based on the projected wind speed for the day. If it's high and I still want to head out, I try to do something early morning or early evening to avoid the peak winds of the day.

06-12-2014, 11:44 AM	#38
samosetguy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 61 Thanks: 42 Thanked 35 Times in 14 Posts	It's all about the wind In my opinion, it's all about the wind speeds on the broads. Once the winds get over 12-13mph, you probably will be more comfortable in something bigger than 21ft. If the wind is 10-11mph or lower, you're probably fine in a smaller boat. Obviously, a low sustained wind with a high gust could cause issues as well. Others may have a different preference. The wind is generally better before mid-morning and after late afternoon. The weather channel app on all phones has a feature that forecasts wind speed by hour. I have a smaller boat and I'm on the broads (can't avoid them). I've been in high wind weather and the boat can handle it but it's not a very enjoyable ride. I usually pick my boat days based on the projected wind speed for the day. If it's high and I still want to head out, I try to do something early morning or early evening to avoid the peak winds of the day.