All good advice.
Another thing is the trolling motor. On some boats the "head" sticks out over the side of the boat fairly far. If yours does this.....you might want to slide it down some to keep the head closer to the side of the boat.
If the water level is more than 6" different, it takes a little more skill or knowledge to keep from hitting the concrete walls.
Going through with the current is fairly easy.......going up current is more challenging.
Up Current
IMO.....the key is to line up the boat to the opening and keep the boat speed up. To me it is much easier to control the boat when going say 6-9 mph as you approach the opening. As you approach the weir, slowly give the engine more gas to maintain your speed. When the front of the boat is lined up in the opening, push down on the throttle about 1/2 way to "gun" the engine power to push you on through the opening.
Going too slow will cause you to loose control and possibility hit the concrete.
If you have other people in the boat, they can help push off the concrete wall to keep you from hitting........ but this can be dangerous, so use much caution.
Do not let anyone hold on to the side of the boat as you go through the weir.
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