The original incident involved high voltage distirbution lines well below minimum code requirements, OVER A LAKE!

On shore, my contention is knowing that most local Electric Codes only require 18 foot clearance over vehicular pathways of any kind, in most cases, the comp-tip, will be well above this height. I hope having a comp-tip doesn't "lull" someone in to forgetting to look for overhead lines!!!

Oh well, it's a HCANA rule and have to live with it.

I don't understand peoples belief that you must cover a comp-tip. We apply wax or 303 to ours. Other than the color it's no different than your hulls.