Sign of the times - A rant
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Re: Sign of the times - A rant
If I see someone with a hatch up, I always slow to see if they need assistance. Most of the time they will give the ok sign. I've towed and been towed numerous occasions.
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Re: Sign of the times - A rant
last time I was stopped i nhte middle of the lake with my hatch up many powerboats cruised by, but three fishermen and one rented 20' sea ray stopped to see how things were going.... we were okay, only lost one motor, was sitting discusted and having a beer before heading back in on one motor....
There are lots of people who talk the talk and are the friendliest in the world, as long as it is convenient, very few actually walk the walk.......
There are lots of people who talk the talk and are the friendliest in the world, as long as it is convenient, very few actually walk the walk.......
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Re: Sign of the times - A rant
Originally Posted by masher44
My engine builder gave me extra flares and an oar with my new motor.... heckuva nice guy
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Re: Sign of the times - A rant
Its the same here in South Florida. I remember when people used to wave when you went by. Some still do,.... if there are girls on the boat. At least we have enough Boat US and Sea Tow boats around, if you don't mind waiting a few hours for them to show up.
Even if you don't want to tow someone in, you could at least stop to see if they are OK and need anything, especially if the hatch is open with smoke coming out.....
Even if you don't want to tow someone in, you could at least stop to see if they are OK and need anything, especially if the hatch is open with smoke coming out.....
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Re: Sign of the times - A rant
although there are always exceptions, here is my generalization
sailboat - cant stop
fast boat - wont stop
family boat - unsure about stopping
ski boat - might stop
fisherman - always stops
sailboat - cant stop
fast boat - wont stop
family boat - unsure about stopping
ski boat - might stop
fisherman - always stops
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Re: Sign of the times - A rant
Originally Posted by tee4texas
although there are always exceptions, here is my generalization
fast boat - wont stop
fast boat - wont stop
See posts 1, 2, 4, 5 and 11 of this thread to see how wrong your generalization is..... and thats just so far .....
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lol - well yes but I wouldnt expect any less with this group.
my post was a bit "tongue in cheek"..........should have used the sarcasm font
How about I add one more.........
racegirls - wish they would stop
my post was a bit "tongue in cheek"..........should have used the sarcasm font
How about I add one more.........
racegirls - wish they would stop
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Re: Sign of the times - A rant
Originally Posted by tee4texas
although there are always exceptions, here is my generalization
sailboat - cant stop
fast boat - wont stop
family boat - unsure about stopping
ski boat - might stop
fisherman - always stops
sailboat - cant stop
fast boat - wont stop
family boat - unsure about stopping
ski boat - might stop
fisherman - always stops