Fountain @ LOTO passengers injured in near rollover
09-06-2012, 08:07 AM
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09-06-2012, 08:12 AM
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09-06-2012, 08:13 AM
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They even showed it on the local news here in Maine too.
Did anyone notice the passenger on the swim platform in the beginning of video? The boat is in gear and the driver appears to be oblivious of what his passengers are doing back there. Under no circumstances do I ever put my boat in gear unless I see with my own eyes that my passengers are off the platform, sunpad and are in the boat. Years ago I witnessed a passenger on another boat fall off a swim platform while the boat was in gear and cut his foot on the prop requiring stitches - could have been a lot worse! This is just another one of the drivers many mistakes.
I hope all involved are doing well.
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Did anyone notice the passenger on the swim platform in the beginning of video? The boat is in gear and the driver appears to be oblivious of what his passengers are doing back there. Under no circumstances do I ever put my boat in gear unless I see with my own eyes that my passengers are off the platform, sunpad and are in the boat. Years ago I witnessed a passenger on another boat fall off a swim platform while the boat was in gear and cut his foot on the prop requiring stitches - could have been a lot worse! This is just another one of the drivers many mistakes.
I hope all involved are doing well.
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09-06-2012, 08:43 AM
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Look where the throttles are positioned in frame 14. Starboard half or more and Port pulled back.
09-06-2012, 08:55 AM
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Thats awesome how every critic on this site is such a great seaman and has never made a mistake.
Sure is easy to bust the drivers chops sitting behind a computer isn`t it
Sure is easy to bust the drivers chops sitting behind a computer isn`t it
09-06-2012, 09:06 AM
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I agree with that... I have had things come up quick on me at a whopping 65 MPH... anything can happen out there.... boat racers wreck.....NASCAR drivers wreck....bike racers wreck..all do no matter what...I see some things that could have been avoided. But very few here are innocent of stupidity at one point...
These wrecks are going through my mind sometimes when running 100 or better in friends boats....the older I get as a passenger I like my 63 MPH ride when I am in my own over being a passenger in faster boats...I feel in control...
These wrecks are going through my mind sometimes when running 100 or better in friends boats....the older I get as a passenger I like my 63 MPH ride when I am in my own over being a passenger in faster boats...I feel in control...
09-06-2012, 09:08 AM
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The stick movement combined with the turning motion is what did him in IMO. I would never turn at that speed, even on flat water, he was definately turning to the starboard before the wave, and used the same throttle control I used to use to purposely dunk my jet boat into a wave for fun. As tradgic as it is I think we all agree he handled the whole situation like a true dangerous amature. Unless a UFO or the lochness monster popped out of the water in front of him, there is no one to blame but the driver.
09-06-2012, 09:18 AM
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Everyone makes mistakes!Last weekend people pulling out at Ocean beach dock went flying a few were hurt!Left a dock line on the jolt threw every one foward I felt bad!It happens he was going slow it was a big boat?? 1 mistake passengers get injured rescue was right there!Just off topic story!Moral to story we all do make mistakes just try to be as safe as possible out there!
09-06-2012, 09:23 AM
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Hey guys, I was a passenger in this boat during the accident. Yes, there are many cardinal rules broken. The most important one I feel is no life jackets worn. As crazy as it seems, we had jackets for each person but as the poker run began we realized no one else was wearing them..... How foolish we were. I have read so many nasty comments on YouTube and other sites I am in shock. My wife suffered 4 broken ribs, punctured lung and a broken foot. She has not left the house since getting home. She is in severe pain. The driver crushed his eye orbital and broke hus back at T8 ( he is a former F-2 racer with APBA). Another passenger who raced professionally for many years broke his pelvis in several places and is in a wheelchair. One of the other girls crushed her eye orbital also. The guy from lake tv fractured his hip and broke his wrist. My injuries were minor compared, busted my head open and damaged a rib or two. Everyone is black and blue. This was a very upsetting event for everyone involved. I have been around powerboats for many years and it only takes on unguarded minute to loose a life or permanently hurt people you love. I am very thankful this did not end up worse. I hope everyone learns from this. I know I will boat differently. All of the guys in the boat are members of OSO. I think it is necessary to break down the accident and discuss this, just remember these are real people who like you who love power boating and do it every weekend.
