How to drive a boat in rough water

Operating a boat in rough water is not something you want to learn the hard way. This video covers all scenarios of navigating large waves, and how to go about each one without hurting yourself or your equipment.
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[@GarageofHope]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@JimmyWashamFishing]

Thank you for the support!

[@wadehobaugh3542]

I fished with Jimmy on day 2 at chic 2 years ago , we had heavy rain , lightening and big waves and the way he acted on the water made me feel very comfortable and felt good about the rest of the ride in. Thanks Jimmy for putting safety 1st.

[@JimmyWashamFishing]

That was a fun day, and we had to deal with a crazy strong rain and wind front. Thanks for that compliment my friend!

[@wadehobaugh3542]

It was fun, I got to watch you catch 20 lbs along with a 7 lber and all I could catch was walleye lol

[@Pete-from-Tn]

Got caught on Sardis lake in a 16ft Polar craft. 70+ MPH winds blowing west to the east. We were in 5ft of water, and the prop was throwing mud at the bottom of the swells.

[@JimmyWashamFishing]

That place can get nasty. I was in an Express that split wide open in the middle of Sardis once... scary.

[@dustinevansfishing]

Very good advice, ideas and instructions. Kill switch and life jacket people!! I have a small waterproof bag for survival if I wind up ditching. Emergency blankets, fire starters, water, protein bars, flares and my cell phone is waterproof.

[@JimmyWashamFishing]

Thanks buddy. Definitely need a waterproof bag of survival necessities, especially up North.

[@alejandrocortezpalacios3287]

Excelente explanation!!!

[@jerryh3302]

Good video. I never thought about dropping the poles.

[@JimmyWashamFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@aland1439]

I like the suggestion to take the long way around next to sheltered shoreline. He leadeth me beside the still waters!

[@JimmyWashamFishing]

That's a great likening!

[@martyaustin6545]

Great advice Jimmy, good job young man

[@JimmyWashamFishing]

Thanks a lot!

[@JonGunnerOutdoors]

I used to have a 19ft Champion. Best rough water boat I had.
Got caught in one storm during a tournament and we had to go across the lake we were fishing. It was almost like you could see the wind and heavy rain coming like a wall.
Hit the first wave that went from calm to 4ft white caps.
It was like hitting a ramp.
Only 50mph at 3/4 throttle and we were airborne.
Speared the next wave and the engine was out of the water.
Felt like forever but the boat resurfaced motor still running.
Hit the livewell dump and both bilge pumps even though one was a auto pump I Hit both as the boat was full of water.
Trimming up and half throttle kept the nose up and you could feel the water weight coming off.
Just kept a even throttle and stayed on top of the waves and made it back to the ramp.
Once safe started refilling the livewell and finished 2nd.
Partner was 5th.
We were soaked but never so happy to have the boat back on the trailer.
A few took cover and skipped weigh in.
We would have but we were already half way across the lake and pretty much committed.

[@JimmyWashamFishing]

If you spend enough time outdoors, you will have to face mother nature. Being safe, smart, and educated on how to handle it are the difference makers.

[@dustinsmith9544]

Great video. Pickwick can get nasty with the current and wind.

[@JimmyWashamFishing]

Yes it can! Thanks for watching.

[@martyaustin6545]

Jimmy, are you still with Profound?

[@JimmyWashamFishing]

Yes sir I am.

[@dustinevansfishing]

🐓🐓😂

[@dustinevansfishing]

No consideration for your co-anglers wellness 😅