Originally Posted by VtSteve (Post 3422650)

I don't ever let myself get "Closer and Closer", especially if it makes me start thinking about my next move If I need to. I think it's just inviting trouble that doesn't need to be there. In situations like the one you described, I'd generally slow to his speed or less.

For the jetski? I would never come up directly behind one, nor would I get anywhere close to them on the side to pass. Most jetskis are very unpredictable from a boater's standpoint, since they can turn on a rail at a moment's notice. I don't think your problem was leaving more room side-to-side, although that might have helped him to see you in peripheral vision. I think the problem develops when you keep closing on a boat more or less directly in front of you. IMO, it greatly increases the risks.

Originally Posted by PARADISE ISLAND (Post 3422834)

I lay on the horn when passing jet skis It helps a little?I have a car with a blind spot bought 1 of those huge rear view mirrors:lolhit:Very hard to aviod a guy who takes a turn in front of you unless racing I back off now:sport009:A lot of real fast boats with little seat time on crowded weekend:eek:It's getting like a motorcycle stay as far away from other vehicles as possible keep your finger on the horn be safe!:drink:

Originally Posted by Strip Poker 388 (Post 3423647)

What kind of horn do you have that a person/boat in front of you with transom exhaust,wind blowing in his ears can hear ya honk it?


I know my Hustler and Scarab horns you can barley hear over my own exhaust:drink:

Originally Posted by C_Spray (Post 3423734)

Problem solved. I just bought a new horn. :coolcowboy:

Originally Posted by Mike A. (Post 3421993)

The first rule of boating is NEVER make a turn without looking first. Fountain wrong. Chuck right. Period, full stop, end of conversation.