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Location: MN | I was out on Tonka last night almost got hit by another boat. Last night was flat calm with a full moon, had all my lights on and almost had another fisherman run into me. Not sure how I wasn't seen sooner. Just a reminder for people to keep their heads up and eyes looking ahead when running, especially at night.
Edited by Mak51 8/5/2009 12:04 PM
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| Good reminder Mak51! and another reason to wear a good headlamp IMO - some times boat lights "blend" with lights on shore. If i see a boat getting close at all - a couple of flashes with the headlamp should get their attention.
Edited by IAJustin 8/5/2009 1:08 PM
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| Agreed Justin, very good reason to wear a bright headlamp. like a Petzl w/ Halogen bulb. cat eyes won't cut it for pretty much anything imo. I am always ready to flip the halogen bulb on when someone is getting too close.
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| I'm from Michigan and the other night after fishing muskies I ran up close on a pontoon that I didn't even realize was there till it was real close. The lights blended in to shore which made it tough to see. Also was running with the fishfinder light on and with that being right in your face didn't help. Just caught me off gaurd and scared the pee out of me. I usually also carry a flash light to shine other boats when I feel that they are to close. Its a good habit to get into. |
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| I've gotten in the habit of turning my sonar off and turning my gps on it's lowest light setting running at night...you will see a lot more of what is in front of you.
never can be too careful. I am always on the lookout for boats w/ their lights off or I have even seen canoers/ kayakers in the middle of the lake w/ no flashlight or headlamp of any kind on them. not smart.
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Location: lansing, il | scariest incident ive ever experienced on the water was in broad daylight last year on indiana waters. my partner came about 5-10 feet from getting wiped out off my back deck from behind, by a guy who wasnt watching where he was going. guy was runnin a tiller and looking behind him. in front of him was his wife holding a baby. they were all facing backward. didnt see us til the last second when we turned and saw him and screamed at him louder than a group of 10 year old girls. i still dont know how he missed clipping the back of my boat.
also heard a story about some guy in a red ranger a few years back who almost took out a couple guys in a little boat down in indiana as well. 
amazing how fast things can happen, its probablly X10 at nite.
Edited by muskihntr 8/5/2009 4:12 PM
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| I recall a expert on safety, in this thread, running his bow extra high and almost taking out a few guys in a smaller fishing boat. glad no one got ran over |
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| live and learn Tomcat, live and learn.  |
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Location: Twin Cities | 15 million candle power spotlight. Worth every penny. |
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Location: MN | Amen JRedig,,, gotta pick up one of yours. |
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| flew home a few weeks ago with 2 guys that had pretty bad injuries --one was one crutches, one had a bandaged head, black eyes---their guide fell asleep and hit an island running wide open. During the daytime ! MD |
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Location: oswego, il | I find it amazing how unaware some people can be. Easily distracted, not knowing what is in their immediate surroundings. Does not matter if your in a boat, on the road or walking down a hallway. Heads up.
I came 20 feet from getting run over twice in one weekend last year. Once by a bow to the sky boat and the other by a jetskier with his head turned 90 degrees for over 30 seconds. |
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