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Cool Beans 08-14-2019 11:28 AM
This story is exactly why I idle my motor the entire time I am drifting for fluke. Many times I have to set the rod in the holder, throw the boat in gear and move. to get out of the way of someone either not paying attention or just being overly aggressive. These A hole boaters are the same idiots flying over the bridges at 70 mph zig zagging through traffic in their full size pick up trucks. I don't trust their driving on the road, so I don't expect them to be any safer on the water.

JFigliuolo 08-14-2019 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by MakoMike (Post 1172319)
Go look up the definition of those three terms and you'll see that a powerboat drifting along does not meet any of the definitions. "not under command" means disabled and unable to manuver. "restricted in its ability to maneuver" doesn't apply to any boat that has power and can in fact maneuver. And "engaged in fishing" refers to boats fishing with mobile gear extending off the rear of the boat, such as nets, dredges, etc. Its specifically doesn't apply to fishing poles.

It saddens me... you are correct. I'm cuious though how the use of a drift sock would be interpreted as it does indeed restrict the ability to move...

Clammer 08-14-2019 01:10 PM
that,s your story and you sticking to it :kewl:

JFigliuolo 08-14-2019 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Clammer (Post 1172328)
that,s your story and you sticking to it :kewl:
Lol! Got that ruler made yet?
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Clammer 08-14-2019 02:16 PM
Can,t make a damn thing //// its on order :rtfm:

JohnR 08-14-2019 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by JFigliuolo (Post 1172326)
It saddens me... you are correct. I'm cuious though how the use of a drift sock would be interpreted as it does indeed restrict the ability to move...

The object is to avoid the collisions - not be so dang obstinate and argue REGS after the fact ; )

nightfighter 08-15-2019 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by MakoMike (Post 1172319)
Go look up the definition of those three terms and you'll see that a powerboat drifting along does not meet any of the definitions. "not under command" means disabled and unable to manuver. "restricted in its ability to maneuver" doesn't apply to any boat that has power and can in fact maneuver. And "engaged in fishing" refers to boats fishing with mobile gear extending off the rear of the boat, such as nets, dredges, etc. Its specifically doesn't apply to fishing poles.
But the "engaged in fishing" is so often abused by the commercial fleet I almost applaud when they get more regs slapped on them....

Case in point: http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...ad.php?t=73637

nightfighter 08-15-2019 08:48 AM
Back on topic;

Investigation continues, but multiple reports have the power boat striking the catamaran.....

Redsoxticket 08-15-2019 09:35 AM
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MakoMike 08-15-2019 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by nightfighter (Post 1172348)
But the "engaged in fishing" is so often abused by the commercial fleet I almost applaud when they get more regs slapped on them....

Case in point: http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...ad.php?t=73637
The engaged in fishing exception to the normal ROW rules doesn't apply in the case of when one of the vessels is anchored. That incident was clearly the fault of the captain of the dragger.

Nebe 08-15-2019 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by nightfighter (Post 1172357)
Back on topic;

Investigation continues, but multiple reports have the power boat striking the catamaran.....
If you heard the captain of the boat that struck the sailboat report to the coast guard the initial distress call, you could tell he was #^&#^&#^&#^&ting his pants. Cracking voice. Stuttering. Reluctant, but doing the right thing.
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