common sense answer is to slow down to an Idle speed before you approach the boater/fisherman and leave an appropriate distance between you and the 2nd boat while passing. However, appropriate distance is relative to the canal, lake or river width your boating/fishing on. Alway pass with caution especially when the situation is tight.

Im positive Im not the only one with kids on their boat... so 70 with 15 in distance should be considered criminal.

On a second note, common sense for some boaters isn't so common!

Chuck Conder