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07-24-2007, 09:09 AM
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That's total B.S. That's a disregard for your safety, the safety of your passengers, and everyone else. The Insurance Co. should make his azz pay for the damages for NOT wearing his lanyard  Instead they will just pass the cost onto the rest of the ins. paying customers by raising rates.
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07-24-2007, 09:18 AM
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Neno the mind boggler
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Originally Posted by txwatergypsy
I am definately sold on wearing the lanyards. As an inexperienced rough water boater, what should i do when crossing the big wakes? is there a basic technique? or a recommended speed? should i try to land it flat or azz first? Im guessing it will come with experience, just wondering if you all might have any tips. Thanks
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slow down to a comfortable speed and make sure you have plenty of distance between you and the other boat. i tend to try and cross the wakes as perpendicular as i can but its not always necessary.
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07-24-2007, 10:09 AM
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Speed is everything
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Here is a picture of the damaged boat.
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07-24-2007, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JUPITER PULSARE
There's a reason they call it a "KILL" switch!!! It only takes common sense to realize that traveling in the dark....at speed...after drinking...without a "KILL" switch is a combination for catastrophy!!!
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Where did it imply they were drinking?
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07-24-2007, 10:34 AM
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A 13' Whaler with a 50 horse. Does that count?
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Originally Posted by Gizmo
I have had some folks snicker when they saw me with mine on.....
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Probably the same ones who snicker at a Nascar or Formula 1 driver with all their safety gear on too..........
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07-24-2007, 10:53 AM
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Nothin.. and it sucks !
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Quote:
Originally Posted by txwatergypsy
I am definately sold on wearing the lanyards. As an inexperienced rough water boater, what should i do when crossing the big wakes? is there a basic technique? or a recommended speed? should i try to land it flat or azz first? Im guessing it will come with experience, just wondering if you all might have any tips. Thanks
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FLAT... if you land with your azz end first that is what will drive your nose down and that is where you can get in trouble.
Take the course from Tres and Brad, even though you have a 31 footer, you will have the knowledge for life as you may move into different boats in the future
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07-24-2007, 10:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sydwayz
Hook it to your ankle, waistband, or bottom of your shorts pant leg.
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Yep, there were some great suggestions in a previous thread about lanyards regarding different methods of attachment. Personally, I like the PWC wristband.
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07-24-2007, 01:17 PM
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Location: Hendersonville, TN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CigDaze
Just ironic, that's all.
High performance boat accident + High performance boat flying along staking claims to "all the parties," = really bad publicity for performance boaters. Our demise will be our own doing, that's my point.
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I agree. It's the same old scenario. The actions of a few idiots will eventually cause everyone to pay the price. I always wear mine. As far as testing it I never do. Hell I walk away from the helm (while in neutral) at least once a month, no need for testing there.
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07-24-2007, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by nashpda
Hell I walk away from the helm (while in neutral) at least once a month, no need for testing there.
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I assume you mean with your lanyard attached, killing the motors? That's the joke...you "test" them monthly it seems 
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07-25-2007, 04:25 PM
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2004 Lip-Ship Gladiator; 1995 Cig 20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mentalpause
Did they hit that small community dock at the end of your cove?
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No, I think the boat went across the rock reef by the Lodge and then the community dock that is near the point inside of the reef.
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