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Water Treater · 07-27-2012, 08:06 PM

Same problems existed 40 years ago. Only requires money to own a boat. No skill needed.

FYI, you cannot "drive" a boat. Or an airplane for that matter. One can drive trucks and cars but not boat or airplanes. I learned that in the 1960's while enrolled in a safe boating and navigation course offered by the U.S. Power Squadrons. I read Chapman's "Piloting, Seamanship, and Small Boat Handling" handbook. Twice. Cover to cover. I was 16 years old. I'm now 62 years old. Nothing has changed. Weekend warriors still exist. Best advice is to get off the water by 9:30 A.M. on weekends.

07-27-2012, 08:06 PM	#52
Water Treater Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Westwood, MA Posts: 116	Same problems existed 40 years ago. Only requires money to own a boat. No skill needed. FYI, you cannot "drive" a boat. Or an airplane for that matter. One can drive trucks and cars but not boat or airplanes. I learned that in the 1960's while enrolled in a safe boating and navigation course offered by the U.S. Power Squadrons. I read Chapman's "Piloting, Seamanship, and Small Boat Handling" handbook. Twice. Cover to cover. I was 16 years old. I'm now 62 years old. Nothing has changed. Weekend warriors still exist. Best advice is to get off the water by 9:30 A.M. on weekends.