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Old 02-23-2018, 01:40 PM   #14
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comparing boats to cars, motorcycles and airplane shows complete disconnect.

if planes, cars, and motorcycles went at 6 knots and didnt drive in lanes only 10 feet wide, and you always picked the time of travel....then the comparison might have a teeny tiny resemblance.

plus what are the accident or fatality stats for every 100 hours in a car versus a boat of the type we normally boat in....

plus I think most people who dont wear them 100 percent of the time, probably will put it on in higher risk times. Yes that judgement comes from experience, so like a lot of advice, a newbie should probably listen to everyone including the USCG and wear one all the time. Others that know higher risk times can still miitigate needing one till abandoning ship.

nope, didnt strengthen anyones point but my own....and in this case dont follow my lead any more than a teen driver should listen to million mile drivers and do everything they do.

but mandatory or full time wear is in my mind overreaching.
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