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Do you want to create a stern wave with a small motorboat? A stern wave fans out from the back (stern) of the boat as opposed to a bow wave, which fans out from the front. This article will help you create one!

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EditSteps

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    Start the engine and find an open area for the wave.
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    Make sure there are no other boats near you.
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    Make some speed, but not too much.
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    Gently push the stick away from you.
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    Pull the stick towards you very quickly (completely towards you; not to the starting position), and make as many RPM as possible.
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    If this doesn't work, try again while pulling the stick towards you faster or by making more RPM.
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EditTips

  • The smaller the boat, the easier this is.

EditWarnings

  • Not everyone will like this, so stay away from other boats. Large stern waves can capsize smaller boats and cause turbulence for larger boats.
  • Making too many RPM too fast may damage your engine or even your boat.

EditThings You'll Need

  • Small outboard motorboat

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Categories: Boats

Recent edits by: Teresa, Denise, Jeroen

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