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PREDATOR POWERBOATS

08-25-2008 08:29 AM

we at predator powerboats inc give's our prayers and condolances to the family and the friends of the 2 men who were involved in this terrible accident!

we were there at the festivities from begining to end, it was a great weekend,many great people and racers from all around but it ended in sadness.

rip!

Sydwayz

08-25-2008 08:36 AM

From everyone in the Active Thunder Family...

Our condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones.

RIP
:( :(

C M R

08-25-2008 08:39 AM

RIP.. Our condolences to the family and friends.

Tantrum

08-25-2008 08:51 AM

My heartfelt condolences to the family and freinds.
:(

TSPM	08-25-2008 08:51 AM

A bit more info from Newsday.....

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/ny...,2397001.story

Edward R. Cozzi

08-25-2008 08:57 AM

So sorry to hear of this. My heartfelt condolences to the families and friends.

Gladhe8er

08-25-2008 09:15 AM

I see this boat a couple times a season cruising in Long Island Sound. RIP.

Marginmn

08-25-2008 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSPM (Post 2662765)

:(:(

Two boaters killed during Great South Bay race

BY PATRICK WHITTLE AND ERIK GERMAN |
August 25, 2008

The powerboat was going between 90 and 100 mph when it turned over, said Paul Pontieri, mayor of the Village of Patchogue, who was at the race.

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Is that speed estimate accurate? I would have thought that a canopied boat would have provided more protection at 100 mph :(

Dejana4Life

08-25-2008 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucididee (Post 2662640)

I cant even begin to think of your mindset right now.Phil was a well respected man on Long Island along with his peers.I am at a loss of words right now.I am still in a state of shock.My true condolences to you and your family

He sure was. The swarm of people at the hospital was unbelievable. We are all shocked. Its such a shame, he was the best. I'm going to miss his always smiling face.

Dejana4Life

08-25-2008 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marginmn (Post 2662838)

Is that speed estimate accurate? I would have thought that a canopied boat would have provided more protection at 100 mph :(

I saw on the local news that another racer said it was more like 150-160.

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