I think there's an awful lot of false reporting of 150 foot violations. 150 feet really is not all that much distance and seems much closer when you are in a wide open area.
I have to confess that I way-over-estimated 150 feet until I saw the markers the MP put up by town docks showing how close 150 feet really is. It only takes 17 seconds to cover 150 feet at "headway speed" (6 MPH).
I also suspect there's an awful lot of false reporting of no-wake violations. 6 MPH will kick up a decent wake in my 25 foot boat. A shorter boat will make an even bigger wake at 6 MPH.
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Originally Posted by The Phantom Gourmand
I prefer to spend my time enjoying every minute I have while I'm up here. I would rather not waste my time complaining about something I can't fix.
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I enjoy watching people violate boating laws and make harmless mistakes (as long as no one gets hurt). I'm sure I have provided plenty of enjoyment and/or aggravation with my own stupidity too. I try not to screw up, but nobody's perfect...