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Old 09-10-2024, 08:27 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by TiltonBB View Post
Be glad you are on a New Hampshire lake.

During the winter while we are boating in Florida when travelling at 25 MPH or so we routinely get overtaken by other boats that pass 20 to 30 feet away. It has taken some getting used to because it happens every time we go out.

It is just the way it is. I am surprised that there are not more boating accidents.
I boat in the ICW in Southwest Florida... I agree completely. Having been trained in/used to the 150' rule on Winni, its very disconcerting to have another boat 25 ft off (either) side blowing by at full speed...
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