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Originally Posted by loonguy
So a fog bell serves the same purpose as a fog horn, which presumably could be any horn?? I still don't get the legal justification for a bell, or for the 26' threshold issue raised by TCC. Having said that, however, it seems to me that a bell might be a good addition for a less abrasive notice to others that I am in their vicinity and a good addition aesthetically to my boat so I will be shopping. Any suggestions?
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If you've passed by New York's
"The Race" narrows on Long Island—and "felt" its fog horn—you'll know the difference immediately.
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Originally Posted by Woodsy
Its for use in foggy situations.... the fog carries the tone of the bell farther than other sounds. Woodsy
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Sailors have known this for centuries.
But I think I need more "power" than a bell when I can't see the skipper who's bearing down on my sailboat.
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