Thanks guys...tried to
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reel author....
So today was a bust....I was behind a boat heading toward the mouth of the east end....tossed it into neutral when I saw the boat quickly turn around and head back into the marina....

.......I did a few donuts just inside the canal while I thought about it, I could see big white water cresting across the bay...

....slammed a few waves when the Garmin started flashing and then went black on me....wouldn't turn back on, just blinked and turned off again.......God said "go home"........so I did.
Now I get to spend the morning troubleshooting that and my garage door opener. Always a positive side to things.