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Just wanted to remind everyone to be safe on the water especially you guys who go offshore in your bay boats. I am a boat captain in the gulf of mexico and spend most of my time on the water. Mechanical things break and unforseen weather can get nasty quick. There were three cases of way too small boats being stranded out here just this past weekend. If you must come out here in your single outboard bay boat leave a float plan with someone, invest in some sort of emergency signaling device like an Epirb and remember if your boat sinks and you have no life raft you are a really small target in some big water. And above all if you get in a bind someone else has to risk there life to save yours. Be smart and stay safe. Thanks for reading.

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well said

It is a very scary place broke down in the gulf so having a plan is key well said and i hope everyone is safe out there in the big blue or maybe its more green

Well said... which is why I stay well within my comfort range now that I am in a much smaller boat.

yes, you are right. How far out are you?

Back during the 90's I fished mainly offshore. This is what I learned along the way. I have experienced each of these one time or another: lost electrical power, fuel problems, taken on water, and caught in storms. I was lucky I was prepared and never towed or rescued. Be sure to invest in a good marine radio and antenna. A hand held or a cheap brand radio with a short antenna just won't cut it out there. Most important do a radio check before leaving protected waters. Also commercial type life jackets are a must. Auto bilge pumps and checking they're operation could save your life. Good non slip shoes. Plenty of drinking water. A tool kit and good electrical kit with fuses, spare wire and a volt meter. A water proof first aid kit. Remember it is better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. Things out there can and will happen fast. Be prepared.

I forgot the 1/3 fuel rule. 1/3 to go out, 1/3 to get home, and 1/3 safety net. Running in rough seas will cut your fuel mileage big time.

Working between 15 and 40 miles out right now.

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