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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 12/29/2012 :  10:08:48  Show Profile
Mel, I'd be worried too. I always considered the swinger to be the transportable lake-boat version of the C-25, and felt its replacement by the wing keel in the late 80s was well-conceived.

One issue crossing The Stream is that it can create its own weather as its heat makes air rise--it's often visible from the coast. Another is when a wind with a northerly component kicks up vertical chop against the current, turning it into a washing-machine.

I probably never took my fin C-25 further than about 4-5 hours from some kind of shelter, and several times was glad for it, when the weather was not as forecast. I've punched through 5-6' white-capping chop with water flying everywhere, and felt secure--Passage was undoubtedly tougher than I was... but 50 miles out, I might not feel so secure. I'd say the practical limits have a lot to do with <i>you</i>--how do you feel about the conditions, handling, and risks. A mast can come down or a boat can sink 100 yards from the dock--that doesn't worry us much. Over the horizon, we start to feel a little differently... When running and hiding is no longer an option, I'll want to be in a Pacific Seacraft (or equivalent) where I'll be confident I can ride out just about anything.

Then again, some people like to take the risks, beat the odds, etc...
Edited by - Stinkpotter on 12/29/2012 10:13:37
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Davy J
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Response Posted - 12/29/2012 :  11:03:53  Show Profile
I'll add another comment to this lengthy topic. If you go offshore in <i>any</i> boat, Buy or rent an Epirb or PLB.

I use this one, but any would be better than none.



Got it here:
[url="http://www.solutiononemaritime.com/plb/22-acr-2884-aqualink-plb-w-gps.html"]Solution One Maritime[/url]
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