a quick question on rules

[kydonky]

Yes if the boat is over 16 ft. in length a throwable device is required. Fire extinguishers if any gas or propane in on board. This would include gas or propane in a lantern or stove, not just a gas motor.

Anchor is not required equipment but is a very valuable safety devise. Can save your life if motor fails in a current. Also learn how to use and set an anchor. Setting it incorrectly can sink your boat.

Follow this link for the KDFW safe boating course. If you have time to read these blogs, you probably have time to take this course. I learned a few things when I took it. No charge unless you want state certification.

http://www.boat-ed.com/ky/index.htm

Ok, for all of you that have been wondering just how setting an anchor incorrectly can sink your boat.

Do not tie the anchor off to the stern (rear) of your boat. In fast current tieing off to the stern can pull the stern of the boat under the water and swamp your boat in seconds. The stern of the boat is not designed to push the water under the boat and if the current is strong enough it will pull the stern under.

[ResidentCombo]

I saw this comment in the locked thread:

Remember driving a boat is like driving in england and everything is backwards from a car here so of course people are going to react wrong.. hell I do all the time.

It is not correct! If you imagine a waterway with white lines along the banks, and a yellow line running down the channel, it is exactly like driving a car in the US.