rearview mirror
 

Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185

It's just one more thing to get in the way of fishing poles and ropes, or to
get broken when the boat's rocking and you think it's solid enough to grab
onto. When towing people behind the boat, you really should have another
person in the boat with you.

"Bryan" wrote in message
.. .
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185

"Bryan" wrote in message
.. .
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185



"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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It's just one more thing to get in the way of fishing poles and ropes, or
to get broken when the boat's rocking and you think it's solid enough to
grab onto. When towing people behind the boat, you really should have
another person in the boat with you.


I do have a spotter on the boat; it's the law here. I was thinking it would
be easier to keep an eye on the kids when they are being dragged behind the
boat on the tube (not the skis or wakeboard) so that I know how my steering
is effecting their activity. It seems reasonable, but the absence of
mirrors made me wonder; maybe everyone who tried one quit after breaking it
as you suggest.

Bryan wrote:
I do have a spotter on the boat; it's the law here. I was thinking it would
be easier to keep an eye on the kids when they are being dragged behind the
boat on the tube (not the skis or wakeboard) so that I know how my steering
is effecting their activity. It seems reasonable, but the absence of
mirrors made me wonder; maybe everyone who tried one quit after breaking it
as you suggest.

I would think that it would just be one more thing to reflect the sun
into your eyes while you're trying to avoid running over jetskiers.

"Bryan" wrote in message
.. .
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185



If you are water-skiing or towing someone, you must have either a spotter OR
a rearview mirror. Check your local regulations. Common sence says that
you are better off with a spotter, but if it is a weekday, no one on the
lake, just two of you and you want to water-ski - you just may wish you had
a rearview mirror.

"Arcadefreaque" wrote in message
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Bryan wrote:
I do have a spotter on the boat; it's the law here. I was thinking it
would
be easier to keep an eye on the kids when they are being dragged behind
the
boat on the tube (not the skis or wakeboard) so that I know how my
steering
is effecting their activity. It seems reasonable, but the absence of
mirrors made me wonder; maybe everyone who tried one quit after breaking
it
as you suggest.

I would think that it would just be one more thing to reflect the sun
into your eyes while you're trying to avoid running over jetskiers.


Who said I try to avoid running over jet skiers?

California requires a spotter - no exceptions.
I use a mirror but the mount interferes with the convertible top, so we have
to take it off to put up the top and get some shade. I have wing mirrors on
each side, just like my cars. they're pretty nice, too.

"Gorf" wrote in message
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"Bryan" wrote in message
.. .
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185



If you are water-skiing or towing someone, you must have either a spotter
OR
a rearview mirror. Check your local regulations. Common sence says that
you are better off with a spotter, but if it is a weekday, no one on the
lake, just two of you and you want to water-ski - you just may wish you
had
a rearview mirror.

"Gorf" wrote in message
om...

"Bryan" wrote in message
.. .
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185



If you are water-skiing or towing someone, you must have either a spotter
OR
a rearview mirror. Check your local regulations. Common sence says that
you are better off with a spotter, but if it is a weekday, no one on the
lake, just two of you and you want to water-ski - you just may wish you
had
a rearview mirror.


I know my local regs require a spotter; I don't know if a rearview mirror is
an acceptable alternative. I'll have to dig into that.

"Gorf" wrote in message
om...

"Bryan" wrote in message
.. .
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185



If you are water-skiing or towing someone, you must have either a spotter
OR
a rearview mirror. Check your local regulations. Common sence says that
you are better off with a spotter, but if it is a weekday, no one on the
lake, just two of you and you want to water-ski - you just may wish you
had
a rearview mirror.





"William Andersen" wrote in message
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California requires a spotter - no exceptions.
I use a mirror but the mount interferes with the convertible top, so we
have to take it off to put up the top and get some shade. I have wing
mirrors on each side, just like my cars. they're pretty nice, too.

Ah, the first real vote for a mirror. I have a bimini so it won't interfere
with mounting a mirror.

I use a mirror so that I can see what's going on. I don't intend to imply
that my using the mirror replaces having a spotter. It doesn't. A spotter is
another person who is responsible for watching the person in the water.

"Bryan" wrote in message
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"Gorf" wrote in message
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"Bryan" wrote in message
.. .
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185



If you are water-skiing or towing someone, you must have either a spotter
OR
a rearview mirror. Check your local regulations. Common sence says that
you are better off with a spotter, but if it is a weekday, no one on the
lake, just two of you and you want to water-ski - you just may wish you
had
a rearview mirror.


I know my local regs require a spotter; I don't know if a rearview mirror
is an acceptable alternative. I'll have to dig into that.

"Bryan" wrote in message
.. .
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185


Get one that applies to the inside of your windshield with suction cups.
When you don't need it, take it off.

Even with a spotter it is a good tool to have when towing someone in a tube,
on skis or a wakeboard.

On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 18:48:41 -0400, "*JimH*" wrote:


"Bryan" wrote in message
. ..
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185


Get one that applies to the inside of your windshield with suction cups.
When you don't need it, take it off.

Even with a spotter it is a good tool to have when towing someone in a tube,
on skis or a wakeboard.
when i tow the kids, i go side-to-side and i turn to look
at them as i want to start correcting my turn and go the other way
just as they are getting to one side.
....thehick

"Bryan" wrote in message
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"Bryan" wrote in message
.. .
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185



"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
...
It's just one more thing to get in the way of fishing poles and ropes, or
to get broken when the boat's rocking and you think it's solid enough to
grab onto. When towing people behind the boat, you really should have
another person in the boat with you.


I do have a spotter on the boat; it's the law here. I was thinking it
would be easier to keep an eye on the kids when they are being dragged
behind the boat on the tube (not the skis or wakeboard) so that I know how
my steering is effecting their activity. It seems reasonable, but the
absence of mirrors made me wonder; maybe everyone who tried one quit after
breaking it as you suggest.


Nobody has one. Nobody. If there are exceptions, they're silly. Ignore them.

"frank-in-toronto" wrote in message
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On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 18:48:41 -0400, "*JimH*" wrote:


"Bryan" wrote in message
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Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185


Get one that applies to the inside of your windshield with suction cups.
When you don't need it, take it off.

Even with a spotter it is a good tool to have when towing someone in a
tube,
on skis or a wakeboard.
when i tow the kids, i go side-to-side and i turn to look
at them as i want to start correcting my turn and go the other way
just as they are getting to one side.
...thehick


For $20 I don't know how you can make a case against it.

http://www.rpminnovations.com/suction_cup_mirror.htm

"William Andersen" wrote in message
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I use a mirror so that I can see what's going on. I don't intend to imply
that my using the mirror replaces having a spotter. It doesn't. A spotter
is
another person who is responsible for watching the person in the water.



I agree, where I like to water ski, there is ALWAYS people and I WILL NOT
use just the mirror with other boaters around. But sometimes during the
week in the big part of the lake before the waves kick up, I will ski with
just my wife driving.....

"*JimH*" wrote in message
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"frank-in-toronto" wrote in message
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On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 18:48:41 -0400, "*JimH*" wrote:


"Bryan" wrote in message
m...
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm
watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185


Get one that applies to the inside of your windshield with suction cups.
When you don't need it, take it off.

Even with a spotter it is a good tool to have when towing someone in a
tube,
on skis or a wakeboard.
when i tow the kids, i go side-to-side and i turn to look
at them as i want to start correcting my turn and go the other way
just as they are getting to one side.
...thehick


For $20 I don't know how you can make a case against it.

http://www.rpminnovations.com/suction_cup_mirror.htm



Well, there you have it. I'll get a suction cup mirror to ...

Never mind. My wife, an impulsive shopper, just walked in and handed me a
mirror for the boat! Discussion over.

Thanks

"Bryan" wrote in message
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"*JimH*" wrote in message
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"frank-in-toronto" wrote in message
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On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 18:48:41 -0400, "*JimH*" wrote:


"Bryan" wrote in message
om...
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm
watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185


Get one that applies to the inside of your windshield with suction cups.
When you don't need it, take it off.

Even with a spotter it is a good tool to have when towing someone in a
tube,
on skis or a wakeboard.
when i tow the kids, i go side-to-side and i turn to look
at them as i want to start correcting my turn and go the other way
just as they are getting to one side.
...thehick


For $20 I don't know how you can make a case against it.

http://www.rpminnovations.com/suction_cup_mirror.htm



Well, there you have it. I'll get a suction cup mirror to ...

Never mind. My wife, an impulsive shopper, just walked in and handed me a
mirror for the boat! Discussion over.

Thanks


The boss always has the final word. Just obey and move on. ;-)

I have a convex metal mirror that attaches to the windshield top rim on my
Sea Ray. I use it in addition to the spotter so I can see some of the
action. It is easily removeable when not towing a skier. It doesn't even
interfere with my tight-fitting roof.

--
Denis Roy
D. Roy Woodcraft
www.ideasinwood.com
"Bryan" wrote in message
.. .
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185

--
Denis Roy
D. Roy Woodcraft
www.ideasinwood.com
"Bryan" wrote in message
.. .
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185



"Denis Roy" wrote in message
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I have a convex metal mirror that attaches to the windshield top rim on my
Sea Ray. I use it in addition to the spotter so I can see some of the
action. It is easily removeable when not towing a skier. It doesn't even
interfere with my tight-fitting roof.


Sold! I'll try out my new mirror tomorrow (which is already today for some
of you).

I wouldn't go out w/out one. A good parabolic mirror is best. Like driving,
I want to know who is behind me whether I'm towing or not. To each his own.

--Mike

"Bryan" wrote in message
.. .
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185

"Bryan" wrote in message
.. .
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185

I don't know of any tow (ski) boats, that don't come with a mirror, but
you're right...I don't see them on anything else.

Here in Ohio, its not required, as the law dictates have a "third" spotter.
With a spotter, the driver should be driving...not looking at the skier.

However, in other states (like KY) a spotter is not required when pulling a
skier, however, a rear view mirror is.

Mounting a mirror can be tricky too. They are larger than auto mirrors, and
since the bow angle changes on a boat, there is a visibility issue, so keep
that in mind.

Good luck.

--
-Netsock

"It's just about going fast...that's all..."
http://home.columbus.rr.com/ckg/

"Netsock" wrote in message
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"Bryan" wrote in message
.. .
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185

I don't know of any tow (ski) boats, that don't come with a mirror, but
you're right...I don't see them on anything else.

Here in Ohio, its not required, as the law dictates have a "third"
spotter.
With a spotter, the driver should be driving...not looking at the skier.

However, in other states (like KY) a spotter is not required when pulling
a
skier, however, a rear view mirror is.

Mounting a mirror can be tricky too. They are larger than auto mirrors,
and
since the bow angle changes on a boat, there is a visibility issue, so
keep
that in mind.

Good luck.

--
-Netsock

"It's just about going fast...that's all..."
http://home.columbus.rr.com/ckg/



Good advice. I don't start any maneuvering until the boat starts to plane
so I'll set the mirror for that angle. Thanks.

I have to agree. They make some very large parabolic mirrors, and they do
help you keep up with the other boaters, especially on the busier lakes.

Here is a great example of these large mirrors.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...oductId=131730



"mgg" wrote in message
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I wouldn't go out w/out one. A good parabolic mirror is best. Like driving,
I want to know who is behind me whether I'm towing or not. To each his own.

--Mike

"Bryan" wrote in message
.. .
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185

"Bryan" wrote in message
.. .
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm watching
traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185

"mgg" wrote in message
. ..
I wouldn't go out w/out one. A good parabolic mirror is best. Like
driving, I want to know who is behind me whether I'm towing or not. To
each his own.

--Mike

"Starbucks" wrote in message
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I have to agree. They make some very large parabolic mirrors, and they do
help you keep up with the other boaters, especially on the busier lakes.

Here is a great example of these large mirrors.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...oductId=131730



I tried the mirror my wife handed me last night, but it didn't work. I
literally mean it didn't work. It attached to my windshield just fine, but
it wouldn't stay up. I didn't have a small phillips on board or any viagra
so I put the limp thing away for another day. I'll check out your links.
Thanks.

Bryan,
The one I had attached to the top of the windshield using wing nuts that
would tighten a clamp. Made it very easy to attach, and it would stay
attached.

"Bryan" wrote in message
m...


"Bryan" wrote in message
.. .
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm
watching traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview
mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185

"mgg" wrote in message
. ..
I wouldn't go out w/out one. A good parabolic mirror is best. Like
driving, I want to know who is behind me whether I'm towing or not. To
each his own.

--Mike

"Starbucks" wrote in message
...
I have to agree. They make some very large parabolic mirrors, and they do
help you keep up with the other boaters, especially on the busier lakes.

Here is a great example of these large mirrors.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...oductId=131730



I tried the mirror my wife handed me last night, but it didn't work. I
literally mean it didn't work. It attached to my windshield just fine,
but it wouldn't stay up. I didn't have a small phillips on board or any
viagra so I put the limp thing away for another day. I'll check out your
links. Thanks.

Thanks!

"Starbucks" wrote in message
...
Bryan,
The one I had attached to the top of the windshield using wing nuts that
would tighten a clamp. Made it very easy to attach, and it would stay
attached.

"Bryan" wrote in message
m...


"Bryan" wrote in message
.. .
Do I want a rearview mirror for my boat?
It seems like a good idea to see the folks I'm towing while I'm
watching traffic in front, but I don't see any boats with rearview
mirrors.
What's the scoop on this?

Thanks
Bryan
Sea Ray 185

"mgg" wrote in message
. ..
I wouldn't go out w/out one. A good parabolic mirror is best. Like
driving, I want to know who is behind me whether I'm towing or not. To
each his own.

--Mike

"Starbucks" wrote in message
...
I have to agree. They make some very large parabolic mirrors, and they
do help you keep up with the other boaters, especially on the busier
lakes.

Here is a great example of these large mirrors.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...oductId=131730



I tried the mirror my wife handed me last night, but it didn't work. I
literally mean it didn't work. It attached to my windshield just fine,
but it wouldn't stay up. I didn't have a small phillips on board or any
viagra so I put the limp thing away for another day. I'll check out your
links. Thanks.