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Wayne.B

On Sat, 12 Jun 2010 10:45:42 -0400, wrote:

I'm fairly sure there are tugs and barges on the Ohio, at least in
some parts. Don't forget that radar reflector! It will make your
return echo look like a 100 footer. A short pole mount in a rod
holder will do the trick.

Just remember that even if the captain of that tug sees you, about all
he can do is blow his horn. A barge train is still going to maintain
course and speed. Dr. Newton says so.

A lot of truth to that unfortunately but better to be seen than not
seen. A tug captain will do almost anything to avoid running over a
boat if he knows it is there, and with enough warning may have some
wiggle room.