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Van · 06-12-2009, 09:05 PM

I've always said, when Sheit goes wrong it goes wrong fast.
You don't have to be 30+ miles off shore.
A couple of years ago I think 2 died right outside Boston light.
There is no reason anyone can't head out there for Tuna fishing or whale watching, codding whatever. I've been out there alone on a number of occassions. Just be sure your equipment (especially your boat) is in working order, leave a float plan, have emergency gear ready. And don't take anything for granted.
I have added a fast find locator with GPS, an autotether, and my VHF programmed with MSS (sp?) number into the distress button. This is NMEA wired to the Garmin for coordinates. Still does not mean things can't happen. The first boat we had that my dad got (around 1967) the old timer who sold it to us said.....RESPECT THE SEA !!!!

Forty years later i have not forgotten that phrase.

06-12-2009, 09:05 PM	#5
Van zoom iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Quincy Posts: 4,145	I've always said, when Sheit goes wrong it goes wrong fast. You don't have to be 30+ miles off shore. A couple of years ago I think 2 died right outside Boston light. There is no reason anyone can't head out there for Tuna fishing or whale watching, codding whatever. I've been out there alone on a number of occassions. Just be sure your equipment (especially your boat) is in working order, leave a float plan, have emergency gear ready. And don't take anything for granted. I have added a fast find locator with GPS, an autotether, and my VHF programmed with MSS (sp?) number into the distress button. This is NMEA wired to the Garmin for coordinates. Still does not mean things can't happen. The first boat we had that my dad got (around 1967) the old timer who sold it to us said.....RESPECT THE SEA !!!! Forty years later i have not forgotten that phrase.
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