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Tweaked Torpedo · 02-11-2004, 01:03 PM

I generally back down for smaller vessels, like family runabouts and bowriders, but I usually don't back off for a larger vessel, unless I have to. I always back off and give way to vessels under tow, but I often speed up when I see jet-skiers. I have as much fun watching them jump my wake as they seem to have doing it.

As for the cruising the intracoastal, I won't get on plane in narrow channels with seawalls. It would leave a virtual washing machine behind me that could endanger smaller boats.

I think it's important to maintain communication with other vessels and give way to their wishes. I wish other boat owners were as courtious... or atleast as educated. Licensing should be mandatory. Too many people with more dollars than sense!

Just my opinion.

02-11-2004, 01:03 PM	#2
Tweaked Torpedo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 11	I generally back down for smaller vessels, like family runabouts and bowriders, but I usually don't back off for a larger vessel, unless I have to. I always back off and give way to vessels under tow, but I often speed up when I see jet-skiers. I have as much fun watching them jump my wake as they seem to have doing it. As for the cruising the intracoastal, I won't get on plane in narrow channels with seawalls. It would leave a virtual washing machine behind me that could endanger smaller boats. I think it's important to maintain communication with other vessels and give way to their wishes. I wish other boat owners were as courtious... or atleast as educated. Licensing should be mandatory. Too many people with more dollars than sense! Just my opinion. Last edited by Tweaked Torpedo : 02-11-2004 at 01:09 PM.