Teen hurt in two boat accident on Winni 7-22-10

SeaBass1 · 07-23-2010, 07:17 PM

I have boated on large lakes, oceans and inter coastals. Lake winnipesaukee has very very few seasoned captains that have a clue how to navigate at all. It is especially true with the guys with the over sized boats on this lake 30+ feet cabin cruisers. We should all be thankful that most of these people just stay on their docks and very few venture out at night.

Its great that nobody got seriously hurt in that minor collision. Accidents happen everywhere in life.

Rattlesnake Guy · 07-23-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaBass1

I have boated on large lakes, oceans and inter coastals. Lake winnipesaukee has very very few seasoned captains that have a clue how to navigate at all. It is especially true with the guys with the over sized boats on this lake 30+ feet cabin cruisers. We should all be thankful that most of these people just stay on their docks and very few venture out at night.

Its great that nobody got seriously hurt in that minor collision. Accidents happen everywhere in life.

Usually people post more than once before they succeed in offending 100s of forum participants with a single generalization. I wish we could welcome you under more favorable circumstances.

Dave R · 07-23-2010, 08:52 PM

My boat came with a single bow light. I replaced it with lights mounted on either side. I think it makes it far easier to spot head on.

Mee-n-Mac · 07-23-2010, 11:06 PM

A few weeks ago I was driving home late at night and came up behind a motorcycle. It really stuck out. What he had done was illuminate the engine and undercarriage with one of those neon-ish glowing lights (ala the Fast 'n' Furious crowd). Normally I think these look dumb but the patch of pavement illuminated by the lights really aided in it's visibility. So take that idea to the water and shine a "dim" light down the hull sides and onto the water (color appropriate to the side). Don't have it blind anyone. No doubt illegal per the regs but ...

BroadHopper · 07-23-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mee-n-Mac

A few weeks ago I was driving home late at night and came up behind a motorcycle. It really stuck out. What he had done was illuminate the engine and undercarriage with one of those neon-ish glowing lights (ala the Fast 'n' Furious crowd). Normally I think these look dumb but the patch of pavement illuminated by the lights really aided in it's visibility. So take that idea to the water and shine a "dim" light down the hull sides and onto the water (color appropriate to the side). Don't have it blind anyone. No doubt illegal per the regs but ...

I've seen cruisers with underwater stern lights. They do stand out and it looks pretty cool. Maybe we should regulate the underwater lights?

OCDACTIVE · 07-24-2010, 06:41 AM

what you are referring to are LED lights. They were actually started in fishing boats to attract fish towards the boat. They make it especially easy when catching bait fish in a net.

They have expanded over the past 5 years to be included on most any type of boat. People seem to like them on cruisers when sitting on the back, and I have even seen them as an option of some very top end performance boats. There was even an episode on ship shape tv on installing them.

I do not believe they are "regulated"....... But give it time...

Winnipesaukee · 07-25-2010, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mee-n-Mac

A few weeks ago I was driving home late at night and came up behind a motorcycle. It really stuck out. What he had done was illuminate the engine and undercarriage with one of those neon-ish glowing lights (ala the Fast 'n' Furious crowd). Normally I think these look dumb but the patch of pavement illuminated by the lights really aided in it's visibility. So take that idea to the water and shine a "dim" light down the hull sides and onto the water (color appropriate to the side). Don't have it blind anyone. No doubt illegal per the regs but ...

I've read in a number of books that the color WHITE, e.g., white fairing and white helmet is the easiest for the drivers to spot, register as a motorcycle, and accurately judge the speed and closing distance of.

I guess the boating equivalent would be two lights mounted where docking lights would be, but pointed down and back, with the V of the boat. Who knows...somebody try it. It's worth a shot.

Mink Islander · 07-25-2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

Usually people post more than once before they succeed in offending 100s of forum participants with a single generalization. I wish we could welcome you under more favorable circumstances.

If you take away the SEAB and the 1, what do you have left.

Exactly....

07-23-2010, 07:17 PM	#1
SeaBass1 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Seasoned captain I have boated on large lakes, oceans and inter coastals. Lake winnipesaukee has very very few seasoned captains that have a clue how to navigate at all. It is especially true with the guys with the over sized boats on this lake 30+ feet cabin cruisers. We should all be thankful that most of these people just stay on their docks and very few venture out at night. Its great that nobody got seriously hurt in that minor collision. Accidents happen everywhere in life.

07-23-2010, 11:06 PM	#4
Mee-n-Mac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,943 Thanks: 23 Thanked 111 Times in 51 Posts	Just a thought .... A few weeks ago I was driving home late at night and came up behind a motorcycle. It really stuck out. What he had done was illuminate the engine and undercarriage with one of those neon-ish glowing lights (ala the Fast 'n' Furious crowd). Normally I think these look dumb but the patch of pavement illuminated by the lights really aided in it's visibility. So take that idea to the water and shine a "dim" light down the hull sides and onto the water (color appropriate to the side). Don't have it blind anyone. No doubt illegal per the regs but ... __________________ Mee'n'Mac "Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by simple stupidity or ignorance. The latter are a lot more common than the former." - RAH

07-24-2010, 06:41 AM	#6
OCDACTIVE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Myers FL / Moultonboro Posts: 1,045 Thanks: 444 Thanked 574 Times in 178 Posts	what you are referring to are LED lights. They were actually started in fishing boats to attract fish towards the boat. They make it especially easy when catching bait fish in a net. They have expanded over the past 5 years to be included on most any type of boat. People seem to like them on cruisers when sitting on the back, and I have even seen them as an option of some very top end performance boats. There was even an episode on ship shape tv on installing them. I do not believe they are "regulated"....... But give it time... __________________ Have you had your Vessel Inspected Yet?

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07-23-2010, 08:52 PM	#3
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	My boat came with a single bow light. I replaced it with lights mounted on either side. I think it makes it far easier to spot head on.

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