26 April 2008, 4:53 pm
I am a first time boat owner. My wife and I purchased a 1995 Four Winns Bowrider (17' 6", w/ I/O). We took it out and traveled the bays around Pensacola FL. The ride out was mostly smooth, and we cruised at 25-35 mph. On our return trip I was unable to fully plane the boat out due to the rough ride. It felt as if we were hitting logs in the water when we encountered small waves and wake. I attempted to adjust the engine tilt and varied speeds with no luck. I could not duplicate the smoother ride we had earlier. It was so bumpy at times that we thought that the hull might actually be damaged. It was a frustrating to see others cruising by without constantly bumping and bobbing in the water like we did as they sped by. I am needing a little help on what I might do to try and correct this in the future. Thanks!... read more
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