The most dangerous boating in 15 years

Jonnyross · 08-03-2004, 12:41 PM

Sunday afternoon I was heading along Governor's toward the Eagle channel and as I got within 500 yards of the channel a 60 foot or so cigarette boat came out of the channel and intentionally turned right to pass my bow from left to right about 30 feet in front while I was slamming on the brakes and he was doing 60 mph or so. The two guys were looking right at us possibly looking for a reaction. Didn't give em one, what good would it do? Road rage? Don't need that. Several minutes later I get to the channel and here comes the Doris or Sophie. I am at headway speed and, as I am passing the tourist boat between the markers another boat (not a cigarette) comes up behind her about 30 feet aft of her on plane and as I go by, he darts left over her wake and passes her within 30 feet or so. Unbelievable! I know the lake is crowded but this is outright stupidity. Just remember, I read from another thread that the drunk guy in Florida who split a 31 foot cabin cruiser in half and killed 6 people is a multi millionaire doing 85 years in florida prison.

08-03-2004, 12:41 PM	#6
Jonnyross Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	More winners Sunday afternoon I was heading along Governor's toward the Eagle channel and as I got within 500 yards of the channel a 60 foot or so cigarette boat came out of the channel and intentionally turned right to pass my bow from left to right about 30 feet in front while I was slamming on the brakes and he was doing 60 mph or so. The two guys were looking right at us possibly looking for a reaction. Didn't give em one, what good would it do? Road rage? Don't need that. Several minutes later I get to the channel and here comes the Doris or Sophie. I am at headway speed and, as I am passing the tourist boat between the markers another boat (not a cigarette) comes up behind her about 30 feet aft of her on plane and as I go by, he darts left over her wake and passes her within 30 feet or so. Unbelievable! I know the lake is crowded but this is outright stupidity. Just remember, I read from another thread that the drunk guy in Florida who split a 31 foot cabin cruiser in half and killed 6 people is a multi millionaire doing 85 years in florida prison.