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    How far out and how many motors is the law.

    I guess this is mostly for you coastal peeps.
    I kinda was under the impression that a boat heading out into the ocean a certain distance with a certain size boat was required to have more than one engine in case one motor failed, this is for safety reasons i was under that impression.
    I can't imagine a person with an STV or anything under 20' heading out until you can't see land anymore. Those mermaids would have you for dinner.
    So whats the laws or is it just enter the horizon at your own risk and good luck?
    If I don't ask any questions, I'll never learn anything.

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    Ive been 70 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico in a single engine outboard. There are no laws governing the number of motors required.
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    Even went for a swim to check out a weather device we found.

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    13' Biel tunnel AKA "Flight Risk"
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    In my wildest dreams I would not go very far offshore with one engine in any size boat. I can not put my life on the line for a mechanical object that may fail.

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    Florida law does state you must have 3 times the depth in anchor line length. Got turned around In Panama City pass once. Mike
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Demeanor View Post
    Even went for a swim to check out a weather device we found.

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    Thats not a "weatber device " thats an alian spacecraft.... from Roswell

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Demeanor View Post
    Ive been 70 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico in a single engine outboard. There are no laws governing the number of motors required.
    This is probably a dumb question, but can you see shore at 70 miles out ?

    MDS

    PS: I'm in Brad's camp

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    Quote Originally Posted by mikesufka View Post
    This is probably a dumb question, but can you see shore at 70 miles out ?

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    PS: I'm in Brad's camp
    No. You usually lose site of shore at about 12-15 miles depending on weather. Because of the curvature of the Earth you cant see land out very far.
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    Quote Originally Posted by roadkill636 View Post
    Thats not a "weatber device " thats an alian spacecraft.... from Roswell
    We took it in and to the local Coast Guard in case it had data they needed. Its one of the devices they drop during search and rescue to track currents. Dropped from an aircraft.
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    You can look back and see the smog on most days. Easy to tell the way home.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brad Zastrow View Post
    In my wildest dreams I would not go very far offshore with one engine in any size boat. I can not put my life on the line for a mechanical object that may fail.
    The majority of failures that would disable a single engine boat also would disable a twin etc. Bad fuel, electrical, etc.
    We also carry a sat phone and EPIRB whether its in a single engine or triple engine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brad Zastrow View Post
    In my wildest dreams I would not go very far offshore with one engine in any size boat. I can not put my life on the line for a mechanical object that may fail.
    Thats actually a pretty ironic statement looking at a pic of your boat Your risking your life on mechanics every time you run it.
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    A 6' tall person standing at the waters edge can see 7 miles out
    Last edited by roadkill636; 03-23-2017 at 03:53 PM.

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    If I blow an engine I simply slow down and can run on one or two to get back. I have had every mechanical problem possible happen with my boats. Lost steering twice with a tie bar that fell off on one boat and a loose power steering fitting on a 42 MTI with 1550 Sterlings lose fluid at well over 100 mph in a hard corner. Blown number six drives at 160 mph. Lost props twice. Blown at least 15 engine I/O and O/B. Blown transmissions. Many more smaller items that have always had me limping to port on one engine. But never have I felt my life was threatened. However for me scary would be going 70 miles offshore with one engine. All I can say is you better have a really good marine radio or strong rowing arms.

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    Quote Originally Posted by roadkill636 View Post
    A 6' tall petson standing at the waters edge can see 7 miles out
    Oh, at least that far unless it's raining or he is facing the other direction .

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