90 percent of the boats I'm on are broken, about half of those their owner doesn't even know its broken. I run boats by myself on regular basis, I've got 35 years on the water professionally and run three to four boats on the water a week. I wear an inflatable pfd, tell at least one person where I'm going and how long I will be. I've got at least one back up plan in case the engine stops running. I have a phone and vhf. I leave against the current in case I need to drift back. I go at it expecting it will break or give me trouble, its my job to fix it. I will not go boating for recreation by myself, its just not enjoyable or safe. I've seen the results of way too many unexpected
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