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Descant · 01-19-2016, 11:18 PM

I recall a protocol for using the whistle when transiting in fog (One long blast every minute? USPS members help me here.) And if you're in one position in the fog, e.g. fishing, you ring the bell. Most fishing boats don't have a bell, not required. On Winni, nobody does this (perhaps MS Mount Washington, but I don't recall hearing her on foggy days.) MP is out in the fog, I've come across them. We were both going so slow, we just talked. No whistle or bell.

Sound device or not, Just please stay at headway speed in the fog.

Oh! My bell cost thousands of dollars, still in the wrapper. It came with a boat at no additional cost. If I don't unwrap it, can I still pass a courtesy inspection (USPS again)?

01-19-2016, 11:18 PM	#6
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,597 Thanks: 1,418 Thanked 1,705 Times in 1,109 Posts	When? I recall a protocol for using the whistle when transiting in fog (One long blast every minute? USPS members help me here.) And if you're in one position in the fog, e.g. fishing, you ring the bell. Most fishing boats don't have a bell, not required. On Winni, nobody does this (perhaps MS Mount Washington, but I don't recall hearing her on foggy days.) MP is out in the fog, I've come across them. We were both going so slow, we just talked. No whistle or bell. Sound device or not, Just please stay at headway speed in the fog. Oh! My bell cost thousands of dollars, still in the wrapper. It came with a boat at no additional cost. If I don't unwrap it, can I still pass a courtesy inspection (USPS again)?