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.

Just Sold · 08-03-2004, 10:42 PM

It happens all the time and it did again today while leaving Wolfeboro about a 1/4 mile from the docks.

A V hulled party boat, similar to a pontoon boat, was heading into the bay, weaving to either side of my bow, and I was trying to determine where he was going when he changed course and came right at me. I could not see the person driving so I assume he could not see me. I had to change course and hit the gas and speed up from about 15 mph in order to avoid him. As I passed he was oblivious to me and gave no recognition that I was even there or that anything was wrong. We are a 22.5' with 8' beam cuddy so we are very visible.

This situation happens too many times on the lake and eventually someone will get hurt.

I must say the MP was out and visible today but was not in Wolfeboro when this happened.

silverton2001 · 08-04-2004, 09:51 AM

Jonnyross, a similar thing happend to us, but the other driver gave US the one finger salute.

donnamatrix · 08-04-2004, 01:05 PM

During the weekend, we spent time at our beach on Paugus Bay. We saw a 26 or 28 foot bowrider going back and forth towing a person on a tube. Unfortunately, there was a person sitting on the back end of the boat .. not quite on the swim platform, but close. We were stunned. It would only take one big wake from another boat to knock this person into the water and the prop. Egad. What are they thinking??

08-03-2004, 12:41 PM	#1
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.

08-03-2004, 10:42 PM	#2
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,083 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Unsafe boating - not watching out for other craft It happens all the time and it did again today while leaving Wolfeboro about a 1/4 mile from the docks. A V hulled party boat, similar to a pontoon boat, was heading into the bay, weaving to either side of my bow, and I was trying to determine where he was going when he changed course and came right at me. I could not see the person driving so I assume he could not see me. I had to change course and hit the gas and speed up from about 15 mph in order to avoid him. As I passed he was oblivious to me and gave no recognition that I was even there or that anything was wrong. We are a 22.5' with 8' beam cuddy so we are very visible. This situation happens too many times on the lake and eventually someone will get hurt. I must say the MP was out and visible today but was not in Wolfeboro when this happened. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata Last edited by Just Sold; 08-04-2004 at 10:01 AM. Reason: spelling

08-04-2004, 09:51 AM	#3
silverton2001 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rude and unsafe Jonnyross, a similar thing happend to us, but the other driver gave US the one finger salute.

08-04-2004, 01:05 PM	#4
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	Stupidity will kill these folks During the weekend, we spent time at our beach on Paugus Bay. We saw a 26 or 28 foot bowrider going back and forth towing a person on a tube. Unfortunately, there was a person sitting on the back end of the boat .. not quite on the swim platform, but close. We were stunned. It would only take one big wake from another boat to knock this person into the water and the prop. Egad. What are they thinking??