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Old 03-18-2008, 08:18 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by Grady223 View Post
That is a tough trip in windy weather. Once you pass Sewell Point you have about 17 miles of fetch in a northwest wind - it's not uncommon to get 4 footers especially in the fall. I have a 22 foot Grady White (designed to handle the notoriuosly rough Cape Hatteras waters) and have enough fun just getting to Barndoor some days - I would not want to have to go all the way to Rattlesnake. I would suggest something built for rough water rather than a pontoon boat if you plan on making that trip regularly.
I completely agree, If your crossing the broads to get to your cottage a pontoon boat is probably not the best choice. Last year the waves cooperated pretty well in the broads but, all years are not the same.
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