If he didn’t clear his take off his run before starting he is not meeting his responsibilities under his seaplane license. In this case I would report to FAA. You will need the planes’ I’d number.
On the other hand, boaters should not to cross his path once he has started his run regardless if they have “right of way.” Once he starts his takeoff run he has many things to be watching and can’t devote 100% of his time to watching for boaters and it is much more difficult, & potentially dangerous, for the plane to suddenly have to take evasive maneuvers. It is kind of like deferring to a larger craft because you are more maneuverable. It should never turn into an “but I had the right of way” accident.
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