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Thanks - I'll check to see if mine has that bead of caulk and if not, maybe I can add one.

I can also see the advantage now of attacking the chop at a more level angle, using the V to part the next wave. All I can say is - can't wait to get out there again!

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C'peak has it right. Going slow WILL get you wet. I know exactly what you are talking about...

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I have learned that trimming it up a little in a following sea is a big help. Last summer a buddy of mine was standing in the middle holding onto the winidshield and we stuffed the bow: the window flew open, the hatch slid forward and he went into the cuddy. Got up with a scratched up nose. Luckily he wasn't feeling much pain ;).

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Shicks, same thing happened to my buddy in a 23ft Grady Gulfstream. Running close to WOT when all of a suddent the motor cut out. My bud was off balance and not holding on as good as he should have. Well, anyhow, he goes flying toward the bow backwards and nearly decapitates his ear! Ouchy! The 1.5 inch gash is healing nicely though ;D

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LMFAO!!! Sorry