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Great, I will let you know how I make out. Again Thank you for time answering.

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Way more safe then Barnegat inlet. That inlet is a mad house in the summer when i am down there for vacation.

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Back in the 80's, I recall reading that more boats were lost in Barnegat inlet than any other on the east coast.

Also, be sure to wear a life vest when in doubt or not in doubt.

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I dunno, SRI was never a problem for me, and I never had a boat bigger than a 17.. A stoutly built 17 CC like an a
Aquasport, Mako, Whaler or similar is plenty of boat for inshore fishing a few miles up and a few out.. Just make sure there is decent power, and personally I NEVER go anywhere without a kicker as backup.. If SRI is tearing ass sideways, over, under, and down, and is too much for a good 17 to handle, you probably don't want to go out in an 18, 19, or 20 footer either.. Or a charter for that matter.. Might be just me, but I always felt SRI is usually pretty mild mannered as inlets go when the weather is reasonable.. NO inlet is a good place to be in a 30 knot east blow with 10 foot green/black rollers heaving you sideways toward the rocks .. bob

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Yes, Shark river is one of the more tamer inlets due in part to the volume of water running in and out of it. Not a lot of water back in the Belmar area like there is in Barnegat bay and the Manaquan River so it does not run as hard.
However, they can all be tricky at certain times given boat traffic and local tide and weather conditions.

Plan as best as you can to avoid adverse conditions and if you happen to get caught at the wrong time, err on the side of caution, know how to run your boat and don't rush. Take your time and be safe rather then sorry.

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Thanks for posting the information Gerry, good reminder for all of us navigating any inlet as we know how fast conditions can change. Wind against is always something to be on the lookout for.

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Gerry's post should be included in the boater safety course!!!!! besides the water conditions, the inexperienced boaters, in the inlets are also very dangerous..
Thanks Gerry

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Anyone fishing off the Red Brick Church? and are there still fluke there?