Boaters listen up..and learn

[Lancer6]

Originally Posted by boater

Well Lancer I am sorry to completly disagree with you.I would have no ploblem leting you know when I go out boating so you can m ake sure you are nowhere near.I will tell you that VERY FEW guys that,as I have a need for speed.get into a hih preformance boat with out Studying then for a long time. We are aware of the speed and danger of said boat before we purchase.and do NOT take it lightly We practice driveing these boats for a long time a little at a time. I have owned mine for 2 ears and have not driven it t it potential, and will not for quite somwe time.
We are not justcaeless kids that think these re TOYS.
Everyone has there hobbies,we like HIGH QUALITY FINELY TUNED machines.the boats you metioned above are not cookie cuter boats they are finely crafted.
People from PETA don't think you shouldhave the right to FISH .
I do respect your right to your opinion.but think you should not jump to the conclution that o one can drive a fast boat. We are like rce car driivers no one buys a Indy car and jumps out on a track . although accidents happen an tracks.
I personaly would rather drive my boat than fish .
I also own a 8 foot plastic boat for fishing.
My appology if this comes across snippy You did touch a nerve.
There are alot of Novice boaters in john boats out there that have no business beon the water but I as ll of you support them.
RA made a poor judgement call.The purpose of this thread was to make sure everyone know how fast good things can go bad and to be safe.

Not offended at all, once I deciphered the message. (A tip of the aluminum foil helmet to Professor Yukspit Ratsass of the Cairo Museum Of Tomb Writings.) Nor did I intend to offend...really.
Note that I DID allow for 10% of you speedsters being "expert" in driving your boats. If you fall within the 10% I congratulate you. If not...
In my 50+ years on the water, the last 40 being mostly in bass boats and saltwater flats rigs, I've seen more than enough mishap and, sadly, tragedy to validate my assertions.
I owe you this; It's not just speed-obsessed bassboaters that help keep emergency rooms, recovery teams, repair shops, and funeral directors busy; There are an increasing number of loons on the water in other inherently dangerous craft, doing inherently dangerous things.

Peace and Safety,

L6