Are 3 foot waves to high for my boat?

[Walleye WCKR 2]

Does it really matter the wind direction? A 3 ft wave is a 3 ft wave regardless of wind direction. Guys that saying they have been in 5 ft waves and bigger in small 17ft or less boats are mistaken, because the waves were not that big. Most people over estimate the size of a wave by about 50%, meaning a 2 ft wave is a 3ft, and 3 ft wave is almost a 5 ft, ect. Your question, "is my boat ok in 3 ft waves." The answer is yes. The real question is do you want to be in 3ft waves in a 17ft boat? the answer is no. You will be soak by spray and feel like you just got the **** kicked out of you. Remember, just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should.

[dreamcatcher]

Good point Walleye WCKR 2, it would not be an enjoyable day fishing at all in 3ft waves in a 17 foot boat. Only advice I have is if you do decide to go out, watch out for following seas, esp if you are taking it slow. Play the throttle and be safe. If it was me I would prolly spend the rough days in a bar where the beer is always wet and cold...

[waterdog]

I don't like to bounce around on the lake in 3 foot waves, especialy when they have a few 4 footers thrown in when your not looken. Love the Lake Erie chop and enough wind to keep you moving for the drift and to keep the bugs off you. If I take guests out, they always get sick in 3 foot waves. The 17 footer would be fine for 2 feet or less, but remember as in any boat watch the weather so you can get back to port in case of nasty weather.

[jkr]

I've definitely been in 5-7 footers in my 17' boat. It's not advisable and I had to play the throttle to make it back safely. So, yesterday, fishing out 20 miles, I'd guess we had 2-3's... Was that about right?

[penalty box]

I thought the waves were 2-4's on Sunday then they settle to 1-3's 3-5's on Saturday early then the wind changed to the west 1-3's Jkr I sent you a message

[jiginitis69]

Keep in mind you can always launch out of Muzuriks and fish around the islands and use them for cover if your uncomfortable with wave size and speed. Plus you get lunch pretty easy.