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Originally Posted by COWISLANDDONZI
Common sense prevails……..
AGREEE****4/14/10-posted on Winni Forum by Dave R: I know I don't mind passing closer than 150 feet in tight quarters like deep into Moultonborough Bay. It's pretty clear the boaters coming the other way don't mind either as neither of us drops off plane while keeping to the far right... It's the blatent infractions of a couple of boat lengths or less when I'm at headway speed or less, or complete disregard for give-way or stand-on rules that I find worrisome.
Stay your course n drive your boat…have a great weekend!
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This is wise advice. There are spots where it is a bit tight. In light traffic, if both pilots move to gain separation and maintain speed, its obvious that both accept bending the rules a bit. Obviously, boat size and type have to be taken into consideration. No harm, no foul.
The 150 rule is a bit of an anachronism, from a bygone era when boats were free to maintain safe passage at any speed. However, it makes the lake a more courteous place and is a good guideline.