racinfast002

"Sea Tow was called, Chief Sulahian said, because the unmanned cigarette boat was traveling in circles.

“The Sea Tow captain matched the speed of the boat with his, got close and just stepped in and turned it off,” Chief Sulahian said."

Lucky bastard. If I got tossed mine would for sure end up on the rocks.

pro27

Glad everyone is ok,always wear the lanyard you never know,anything can happen.

314joey

iTrader: (1)

This is why I don't let my son drive my boat, you've got a have years of experience to drive a performance powerboat at high speeds, glad everyone was OK.

Wobble

Seems that it would be possible to have/use sensors on the trim, steering and throttle/torque to ensure that the drives are in the safe zone relative to the steering input.

MINK

For the record I do believe the driver owned the boat and it was not his fathers - I will agree he was clearly not driving sensable.

SS930

Also "for the record", the person listed as the driver does not own the boat, although the owner was on board. I understand nobody was seriously hurt and the boat is okay... they got lucky!

Spicy

http://www.royscottmarine.com/Scott-...WrhlY.facebook

That's My buddies old boat in the picture , 38 Cigarette named Pure Insanity

kreed

iTrader: (2)

Yes Spicy, that's the boat. From my understanding, they were turning to head tward a restaurant, the step caught and tossed them out of the boat. Basically, just what everyone always talks about with step bottom boats....NO SHARP TURNS. Everyone reported to be ok, so that's what is important.

Unlimited jd

iTrader: (5)

Good guys from my dealings with them but I think they have a combined total of 5 years boating experience lol

jbraun2828

Or run your azz over haha