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Originally Posted by Rockfish9
I fear the "ninies" that have it but have no clue how to use it.. or decide that because they have it they can travel at break neck speed.....I've seen many a boat with radar sitting high and dry in the fog.. while I ...with out radar slowly and cautiously picked my up river on my way home.. sounding my horn every few minutes...... being a responsible skipper goes a long ways towards being safe in any weather.. that includes fog...dont get me wrong radar is a nice option.. but just because you dont have it doesn't make you a "ninny".. just sayin'
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No disrespect, but in my world any skipper who decides to venture out in fog is not only endangering himself, but also those unfortunate enough to be at the skipper's mercy. What you describe as a "nice option" is an essential piece of equipment for a true responsible skipper.One that I don't take a chance with just like my gear. There are plenty of heroes who have littered the shore because they knew "their" water.Tight Lines