"SteveB" wrote in message SNIP


3:1 is a general starting point, and it goes from there. Whatever floats
yer boat ............... or .............

Whatever keeps your boat from floating ..................... away

If I need more than 3:1 to keep my boat steady, I'm either going to be on
the trolling motor, or I'll find a different place to fish.
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Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
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G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
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