How well do you think a 16' hydrodyne will handle rough water. I live on lake Erie. I usually stay in the bay were it is calm, But am curious if it will take 2 to 4 foot waves well.
Thank you! I love the style of the 1960s hydrodynes and that is why i have chosen to restore this one. I was hoping it would perform better than my 14.5 sea raider tri hull, I like to go island hopping and would like to show of the dyne at Kellys on a saterday night next summer, I just dont know if it will make it there.
The Crosby / Hydrodyne hull design is not for big water. The "flat bottom" design will keep the boat riding on top of the waves as opposing to cutting through them as a deep V hull would. Some say that the Crosby / Hydrodyne hull rides OK in rough water. My own experiences in 2-4 foot waves were rough. You could go 30+ mph and ride on top of the waves,, but one bad bounce and hold on!! Theses are 16' -18' boats and they have limitations. It takes a little common sense to know when not to take these boats onto rough open water and as Bob said, "I'd invest in a good bilge pump" if you do. Regardless of the water conditions,, you have a very cool boat! Cheers, Kevin
I have the common sence factor, I grew up here on lake Erie with a charter boat captain as a father and i have experienced many trips in rough waters so i know what can happen. I was just curious of the dyne's capabilities. I love being on the lake and my 14' does a wonderfull job in rough water but it was built here in Sandusky Ohio on Lake Erie. Just hope I will enjoy my dyne as much or more than my Sea Raider center console.
