Hmmm,
TONNAGE RULES...get the hell out of his way!
Sorry, I fall on the ferry's side. They have the right of way.
Get out of his way. I see sail boats put up sails in a channel and tac across his bow and try to force this guy to stop or change course in the channel...what is he suppose to do, ground the boat, stop the boat? I dont think so, not with lots of people on board. Rant and rave all you want...they are in the right. STAY OUT OF THE WAY.
Your fishing in a tight narrow Nav. channel where there are fast currents, rocks, and regular ship traffic. Any "small skiff" should think twice and A) not be there and B) if you choose to go there stay out of the way.
I have been on that boat and passed thru WH @ 32 knots....it is a thing of beauty, we weaved around you guys but he is NOT going to slow down. I love the boat. *really* sweet. 2 Large LCD flat panels in each cabin running nobletec showing chartplotter activity/speed/depth/position and course...every click the capt make is displayed. Nice AC'ed cabins, plush seating, ultra quie and vibration free. He sees you. YOU have to keep aware of the fact that YOU are in a narrow channel, with rocks, and lots of ship passage activity. TONNAGE rules.
BTW I think if he actually did hit you, you would pass under the cat hulls without too much damage
Seriously, you are fishing in a dangous place, you have some responsibility too.
I think they will hit someone some day...but it will not be his fault.
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