Holland - Distance off shore versus Depth

[Navigator165]

Holland - Distance off shore versus Depth

Approximately how far off the Holland pier head would I be at 100-150 FOW?  I'm trying to decide if it's something I want to tackle in a 16-1/2 boat. . . assuming calm seas.

[Mega Byte]

100 fow is 3.3 miles due west of the pier.  150 FOW is 4.4 miles west.  (Based on Navionics chart app on my phone.)

[Navigator165]

Thanks Mega Byte.  I think that's doable with reasonable weather.

[ekbelt]

I use this navionics website:

 

https://webapp.navionics.com/#boating@9&key=sledGpbenO

 

It includes depth charts. You can create a manual route and find out exactly how far it is to get there.

 

Based on this app... 150 is about 4 miles out, and 100 is about 3 miles out.

[Navigator165]

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Ekbelt - Thanks so much for the information!

 

[Creekerman]

I used to go out of South Haven in my 15.5 footer with a 60 hp Mercury and 6 hp kicker to 200 FOW in calm water up to 2 footers without a problem.  I'd recommend a radio and a smart phone with accuweather radar bookmarked to watch for what is coming. 

 

 

 

 

[Navigator165]

Thanks Creekerman.  I have everything you mentioned with the exception of the kicker.  I know it's risky going out with only 1 power plant.  Mine is a 70 hp Suzuki.  It's been incredibly reliable but you just never know.  I'd feel better if I had a 4 or 6 hp kicker.