video of a 23 running under a gale warning

[captainDH]

i had to make a scheduled/promised trip to Hilton Head, SC this past saturday, 1/19. we were to spend the night and return back to savannah on sunday AM. Many people do not understand how rough the ICW can actually simply because it is not in the ocean. this particular small passage is known as the Calibogue Sound, an open body of water that runs the ditch behind HH Island before connecting back into sheltered water. it was a solid 3 with some 4s, very close interval, tops blowing, and we had to take it on the chin. it was the first time i have ever ran the boat under such conditions. i posted a video on facebook on the classic seacraft owners sight. i had her full tab down and eatin! very impressed, although not a potter, the red headed step child (AKA Bass Pro Special) did amazingly well, solid,felt no issues of shaking, rattling, vibrations, etc. i do notice the t-top and console seemed to shake more than what i would like to see, something i will investigate. other than that, i just wanted to share this information with the group, and let you guys know where the video is, for any of those interested in watching. as usual, i will say that after watching the video multiple times, it does not do any justice to actually how rough it really was. the winds were solid 25 knots gusting way over 30, when this happened you could really feel her heel and yaw with these gusts. but truly amazed at how well the boat ran under such conditions. just outright nasty conditions for any vessel.