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Ebey Slough depths
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:37 pm
by stmcmurray76
I have headed out to the sound via Ebey Slough in the past in a jet boat and I know at times it can be extremely shallow. I pan on heading out soon and was wonder if my prop boat would make it through, and at what level of tide would be safe to exit and return. Thanks in advance.
Re: Ebey Slough depths
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:44 pm
by bassplayer17
You go in or out on a 4' + no problem.. Lower than that you better know where the channel is....And that all depends on your boat ie outboard, size, long shaft ect....
Re: Ebey Slough depths
Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 10:01 pm
by oneshot
I have rolled the whole thing in medium low tide and high in my smaller prop no problem.. in high tide there are sections that are 20+ft.. 1st few times i rolled slow with depth finder on.. no problem.. jet boat should be no problem at all.. watch out for the old wood pillers is all
Re: Ebey Slough depths
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:03 pm
by Bodofish
Yeah, heard a guy in an inboard jet go roaring through there and heard a huge bang. Then no motor...... He didn't look too happy when we went to look.......
Re: Ebey Slough depths
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:13 am
by Steelheadin360
Your first run go SLOW! I would try to time it when you have a good 4-5 foot of tide water in there such as bassplayer said, those are his home waters and he runs it in a prop.
Re: Ebey Slough depths
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 8:32 am
by Bodofish
Plenty of water to go through just about anytime. Go slow and watch for pilings. I wouldn't worry too much, I've seen some really big boats going through and pretty low water. Take it easy and be safe.
Re: Ebey Slough depths
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 5:11 pm
by stmcmurray76
Thanks for all the advice guys, I've been through before in a jet and pretty sure I know where the channel is, but I will be sure to go easy and watch the depth finder.