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Greene's Basin Girl · 08-02-2014, 01:50 PM

I have been on the lake my entire life. Since our place is in Greene's Basin I have not ventured out much at night. I worry about not seeing markers or other boats ( especially idiots without lights). When I was young just about everyone used their flashlight as a boat light. It was very dangerous!

VitaBene · 08-02-2014, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Green's Basin Girl

I have been on the lake my entire life. Since our place is in Greene's Basin I have not ventured out much at night. I worry about not seeing markers or other boats ( especially idiots without lights). When I was young just about everyone used their flashlight as a boat light. It was very dangerous!

Jill, I hear you on seeing the other boats- I will say I love the Bizer app on the Iphone as a backup to buoy knowledge and the chart! Even Bizer can't help us to see others though!

Fast Algae · 08-03-2014, 10:12 PM

I try to keep my head on a swivel, but missed a boat the other evening. They honked at us to let us know (sorry!) but we did not see them until they were behind us. Whenever you see a boat at night, assume that they a) do not see you, and b) do not know the rules. Like aviation, it can go bad fast.

08-02-2014, 01:50 PM	#1
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	I have been on the lake my entire life. Since our place is in Greene's Basin I have not ventured out much at night. I worry about not seeing markers or other boats ( especially idiots without lights). When I was young just about everyone used their flashlight as a boat light. It was very dangerous!

08-03-2014, 10:12 PM	#3
Fast Algae Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I try to keep my head on a swivel, but missed a boat the other evening. They honked at us to let us know (sorry!) but we did not see them until they were behind us. Whenever you see a boat at night, assume that they a) do not see you, and b) do not know the rules. Like aviation, it can go bad fast.