Originally Posted by mallatt442

Go back and read the boating rules that apply the pontoon "pilot" in this situation. They clearly state " You must also maintain your current course and speed until the give-way vessel passes, or YOU ENTER A DANGEROUS SITUATION" ... this tells me the pontoon "pilot" must not have felt he was in danger... Now if you will look at the 17 second mark, looks to me like there is some room.... As far as "nervous laughter" some of these folks were cheering like they were on a roller coaster as it went by.