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Kamper · 08-26-2006, 06:08 PM

Congratulations on the new boat! I have never heard a boat ring it's bell. I betcha it's a rule most arent aware of until they get stopped.

Now that you mention it, I remember reading about it somewhere but cant remember why you need a boat if you have a horn. My fancy new VHF has a fog-horn menu and selecting "Anchor" gives you a simulated bell. Maybe it was assumed to be the smallest boat expected to anchor in open waters?

I guess it's one of those traditions we've lost track of.

Good luck!

08-26-2006, 06:08 PM	#3
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,296 Thanks: 67 Thanked 166 Times in 126 Posts	Congratulations on the new boat! I have never heard a boat ring it's bell. I betcha it's a rule most arent aware of until they get stopped. Now that you mention it, I remember reading about it somewhere but cant remember why you need a boat if you have a horn. My fancy new VHF has a fog-horn menu and selecting "Anchor" gives you a simulated bell. Maybe it was assumed to be the smallest boat expected to anchor in open waters? I guess it's one of those traditions we've lost track of. Good luck!