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jrc · 03-16-2006, 09:55 AM

This thread has already brought out some things. Acknowleging that you see the other boats is important, especially if you are the burdened boat. The NH laws don't say it but I've read that you should make your course correction obvious and visible to the stand-on boat.

I've ridden with people who don't do this. They would aim directly at the stand-on boat, saying that they would be gone by the time we got there. This usually works but what if the boat slows? I try to make an obvious turn and aim behind the boat.

Lakegeezer, a lot of good ideas. But I think you're sending the wrong message on larger boats using the fuel costs of planing as an excuse to burden smaller boats. And your definately sending the wrong message on intentionally breaking the law in your final guideline.

03-16-2006, 09:55 AM	#8
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Good idea Dave R This thread has already brought out some things. Acknowleging that you see the other boats is important, especially if you are the burdened boat. The NH laws don't say it but I've read that you should make your course correction obvious and visible to the stand-on boat. I've ridden with people who don't do this. They would aim directly at the stand-on boat, saying that they would be gone by the time we got there. This usually works but what if the boat slows? I try to make an obvious turn and aim behind the boat. Lakegeezer, a lot of good ideas. But I think you're sending the wrong message on larger boats using the fuel costs of planing as an excuse to burden smaller boats. And your definately sending the wrong message on intentionally breaking the law in your final guideline.