Stopped by the Marine Patrol - Advice Needed

GusMan · 09-09-2024, 08:43 PM

I completely disagree that the 150 rule is dumb or unnecessary. Just seeing how often it's ignored tells me many boaters lack the common sense to pay attention and navigate safely.

If it's misunderstood, it's because boaters just don't care and are just thinking about themselves (what a surprise these days).

I was taught (and I used this guide to teach my children)... if you can clearly decipher another boat's bow numbers... you are within 150 feet. Visually challenged people excepted!

Unfortunately *every* law is under enforced due to lack of personnel.

09-09-2024, 08:43 PM	#1
GusMan Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 133 Thanks: 1 Thanked 45 Times in 26 Posts	150 ft rule I completely disagree that the 150 rule is dumb or unnecessary. Just seeing how often it's ignored tells me many boaters lack the common sense to pay attention and navigate safely. If it's misunderstood, it's because boaters just don't care and are just thinking about themselves (what a surprise these days). I was taught (and I used this guide to teach my children)... if you can clearly decipher another boat's bow numbers... you are within 150 feet. Visually challenged people excepted! Unfortunately every law is under enforced due to lack of personnel.