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drray23

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3. true but you need to be able to recognize obstacles

Reply to applegrove (Reply #2)

Wed Aug 30, 2017, 07:50 PM

Aug 2017

under water, dodge floating debris, be aware of how shallow can the water be before you hit or choke your engine, etc...
I dont mean to demean their admirable efforts, just saying they better be on the lookout. its harder than it looks.

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There are people who have gone out and bought boats and motors [View all] applegrove Aug 2017 OP

good for them but im not sure flood waters in the middle drray23 Aug 2017 #1

I was wrong. applegrove Aug 2017 #2

true but you need to be able to recognize obstacles drray23 Aug 2017 #3

Yes. They are all very brave. applegrove Aug 2017 #4

I have been boating all my life GulfCoast66 Aug 2017 #5

Yes the debris is dangerous. I'm used to canoeing, sailing, small motor boating applegrove Aug 2017 #6

I grew up in S Louisiana GulfCoast66 Aug 2017 #7

Cottage is in Quebec. But yes. The same topography as northern US. applegrove Aug 2017 #8

You must have not spent many Sundays on a boat ramp Not Ruth Aug 2017 #9

I was wrong. applegrove Aug 2017 #10

That's not true. Boating in running water is dangerous stuff Drahthaardogs Aug 2017 #11

I was wrong. applegrove Aug 2017 #12

No biggie Drahthaardogs Aug 2017 #13

I have seen some wild stuff done by people that knew their waters like I know my bedroom Not Ruth Aug 2017 #14

We once went on a camping trip with two 9 horsepower motorboats. applegrove Aug 2017 #15