GulfCoastdiver
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I think we all should carry at least 1 powerhead and if it goes overhead, shoot it...
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That's really rather scary
I had a boat with twin screws go right over the top of me out there. I was on my way back in 9' of water as saw both props go right over me. My rule is, when I hear props I hug the bottom.
The driver of the boat had the nerve to blame me stating my regulation dive flag was not big enough. It's ashame brains are not a requirement for driving a boat. I was probably less than 100 yds from shore. Swimmers are sometimes out that far and they do not even have dive flags.
Next time you plan on going out, call the sheriff's office and see if they might station a boat around. They have a couple of boats and some very good officers manning them.
The Manatee County Sheriffs Office
Anna Maria Unit
(941) 708-8899
Just tow 2 dive flags connected by a 100 yards of black poly rope. It's hard to see, floats on the surface, and will twist up in prop faster than poo through a goose! It they get tangled up, obviously they were within the 300' limit.