GSiloveyou
New Member
Looking to make the crossing in a 17 foot 2020 boston whaler 170 dauntless with 115hp merc. Relatively new to boating but have made several trips around vancouver and into howe sound.
Looking to cross from the fraser river above the airport directly to thrasher rock at gabriola islands to do some fishing. I've been monitoring weather through predictwind and the forecast seems to be good for tomorrow 4-7kts with nothing over 10kts. I will be going with a buddy and have all necessary safety equipment, gps and VHF radio.
Is this possible? safe? or a good idea? Never personally seen any boats this small make the crossing but i've been told whalers are seaworthy. Any advice on what everyone thinks and if theres a betting crossing route would be appreciated.
Thanks all,
Looking to cross from the fraser river above the airport directly to thrasher rock at gabriola islands to do some fishing. I've been monitoring weather through predictwind and the forecast seems to be good for tomorrow 4-7kts with nothing over 10kts. I will be going with a buddy and have all necessary safety equipment, gps and VHF radio.
Is this possible? safe? or a good idea? Never personally seen any boats this small make the crossing but i've been told whalers are seaworthy. Any advice on what everyone thinks and if theres a betting crossing route would be appreciated.
Thanks all,