I have had boats go by max speed in the river/bay no doubt about see me for 100 yards just blast me with their wake with no concern, Majority of boaters want to show off how big their ______ is by going fast, even if could mean 2 min longer to get to the inlet at a fair speed. When chasing birds and fish most go way to fast. i Drive a 30' foot boat as well from time to time and I seriously cant imagine being in forward without looking and seeing whats in front of me.