On Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:46:18 -0400, I am Tosk
wrote:

I have seen several barges on the CT River with no front spot light...

The spot light is always on the tug in my experience. Some barges
will have a small flashing light forward, some not at all.

On Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:37:45 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

They left the large rod holders still attached to the
railings.

Perfect for mounting that radar reflector !

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says...

On Sat, 12 Jun 2010 09:49:08 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:02:29 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

As far as I know, there's not really any to speak of on the Ohio and
Cumberland rivers, but the northern Illinois river is infested with
'em!

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.

But, but, I had the right of way....

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.