At least we have a 150' rule! Although the rule is extremely difficult to enforce, given the difficult nature of judging actual distance on water. It is still a pretty handy law. It does tend to keep boats a safe distance apart.
Lake George doesn't have this rule. Last time I boated on Lake George, I was drifting by the big sheer rock face on Lake George when a small runabout startled me by driving by on plane approximately 10' off my gunwale... Can you imagine if Winni didn't have the 150" rule? Then there would be chaos!
At least with the 150' rule there is usually a safe separation of boats. the boats might come closer than 150' but usually they are far enough apart to insure safe passage.
Woodsy
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