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Originally Posted by RossWilson
No doubt in my mind that such people are ignorant narcissists. Innocently ignorant because they don't realize what they're doing to other boaters, or maliciously ignorant because such unkindness gives them kicks. Or they're simply narcissists and completely unaware of the adverse effects of their poor ship piloting.
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Let me see if I can get myself in trouble here. I was a sail boater for 20+ years and since 2007, a semi-displacement trawler owner. Generally, let me repeat, generally I find sail boaters more cognizant than power boaters here on the west coast. I think the reason is that more power boat owners think they are like cars and just buy one, hope in, turn the key and go. Sail boat owners tend to be a bit more serious with the propulsion issues they need to deal with. Ok, I know there are many many great power boat owners so don't hit me too hard. I'm just trying out a theory here.