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Old 02-08-15, 08:55 AM   #26
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Originally Posted by BigWalleye View Post
One big problem is that stock SH3 says that storm conditions start at 7 m/s. That's 13 knots, Force 4, a Moderate Breeze! I have never had the pleasure of trying to man a deck gun under those conditions., but I've worked a 35 foot sailboat in Force 4, and never once was I in fear for my life.
That's the main reason I use SH3 Commander's version of the old Big Waves Mod. Depending on the time of year waves can appear to be twice as high as they are in the stock storm conditions. In my hand-written log I factor that in and get conditions that can seem like a real storm.
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