Well crap....

Lucky, he had the boat cover on at the time of accident, because it might have rained or something.

I've been rear ended while waiting at stop lights four times in my life, three of those were by women driving Camry's (What are the chances of that coincidence.) So, my concern for an accident like the one in photo exists, I don't dwell on it, but it's real.

This is a shot of my rig a few years ago on the way home from ID to CA. There's a whole lot of boat butt sticking out there, that would be easy for someone not paying attention to drive up under. Thought at times of hanging a red flag off of the anchor boom or even a third stop lamp. :unsure: Might need to rethink it.


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I’ve thought about adding a strobe type brake light that could be hung on the transom of my boat - I doubt it would have any benefit to half the drivers who seem to be more focused on their phones than driving.
Might be time to add a Mansfield Bar to the boat when towing.

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I’m thinking maybe a claymore…
 
We were up on a coastal river years ago. My buddy crossed the river, no issues.
We were there the following weekend, same rig, same flows and same spot. His brand new truck was swamped.
Shit happens.
 
Who's the guy holding up the Photarium? He seems vaguely familiar to me.
I can't say I know the person, I searched online for a generic photarium picture and this one showed up!
 
Lucky, he had the boat cover on at the time of accident, because it might have rained or something.

I've been rear ended while waiting at stop lights four times in my life, three of those were by women driving Camry's (What are the chances of that coincidence.) So, my concern for an accident like the one in photo exists, I don't dwell on it, but it's real.

This is a shot of my rig a few years ago on the way home from ID to CA. There's a whole lot of boat butt sticking out there, that would be easy for someone not paying attention to drive up under. Thought at times of hanging a red flag off of the anchor boom or even a third stop lamp. :unsure: Might need to rethink it.


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Hang red and a chartreuse flags off your boat’s stern. They do catch people’s attention.
 
MEGA thread drift: How is it that in this country we have drivers who continue to be allowed to drive when they have DUI's, specifically more than one DUI? Uninsured motorist? There are (invasive?? - ALPR) ways law enforcement could deal with this issue. Sorry, rant over. Delete if you want to Evan B.
Be careful in WA… my wife got and kids got smoked by some lady texting at 40mph. Driving a BMW and only insured for $10k in property damage(WA min), I was so pissed to find this out.
 
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