Posted by orchemo on 03/26/16 - 7:51 AM
#1
Wanting to take my 17 Montauk from Anacortes to Orcas this summer. Any water to be concerned with? I know people kayak back and forth, so it seems a Whaler would be fine
Thanks
Posted by DennisVollrath on 03/26/16 - 9:32 AM
#2
Hello,
I keep my boat on Orcas, and have made the trip a number of times. The only water to be concerned with is Rosario Strait if there is a strong breeze from the south. Even then, your boat will be fine even if your back is not. The first time I did it in predicted marginal conditions, I consulted with friends who gave me the same advice. I just went slowly enough that fillings stayed in place and all was fine. These trips were all in a 1988 Montauk 17 that I just sold.
After that, you are pretty much protected.
Good Luck. When are you planning on doing the trip?
Dennis
Edited by DennisVollrath on 03/26/16 - 9:33 AM
Posted by JMartin on 03/29/16 - 10:51 AM
#3
Where on Orcas are you going? You might want to do the storm route and cross Rosario to the North through Obstruction or Peavine Pass. Might be a shorter route depending on where you are heading.
John
Posted by orchemo on 04/13/16 - 3:36 PM
#4
Last year we stayed at Doe Bay. Probably the same area. I just bought a 1984 Outrage 18, which will be the boat for the summer trip.
Edited by orchemo on 04/13/16 - 3:36 PM
Posted by JMartin on 04/19/16 - 3:35 PM
#5
You should have no problems unless it is very windy. Rosario gets calmer the farther North you cross it.