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Old 07-04-2017, 08:13 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by BroadHopper View Post
They may pass a safety course but they sure don't know how to navigate a boat. One pontoon renter came in to Glendale dock way to fast last year. Everyone yelling to slow down! Road up the swim platform of my boat almost into the cockpit and broke a line and the boat ram into the boat tied next to it. First time in a 22' foot Thurston rental. He had no idea that boats don't have brakes!

Obviously a safety course does not mean you are a safe driver.
Exactly my point - thank you.
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