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Originally Posted by VarneyPoint
Just want to ask a simple question to try to get a sampling of answers from my fellow boaters. What infraction bothers you more, violating the 150' rule or violating the right of way (right of passage) rule? For me personally, people who don't know or care not to follow the right of way rule burn me the most. The reason being is that it is cut and dry. There is zero ambiguity to this rule. One boat has the right of way, the other does not. It makes me so mad when another boat who does not have the right of way does not yield and then flips me off when I don't yield b/c I have the right of way. Just wondering what others think. Thoughts?
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Violation of the RoW rule (proper name notwithstanding) bothers me much more than
most 150' violations. Violating RoW is the analog of running the red light/stop sign. Other are expecting the rule to be followed and if it isn't there's a fair chance of collision (and near certain guarantee of consternation). With the 150' rule there are many circumstances where people violate it and it really doesn't bother me at all. One case might be a boat overhauling me. Should it pass 75' away I can't say that it bothers me, short of complete stupidity on either of our parts, no harm will come of it. There are other similar types of situations as well. Primarily if I think the other guy has his boat under control and won't collide with me (which is most of the time) I don't get too peeved about it. Where "the 150"
must be followed is in regards to shoreline and non-moving boats, as there's a possibility of swimmers in the water. Just some thoughts ....