No need to be so dramatic about it. OK, we get it...his post was in bad taste and he made a half ass attempt at an apology. We are all entitled to our own opinions about what may or may not have happened and the obvious outcome. But guess what ? I'm getting a little sick of hearing you preach about GOD. Sure, I feel badly for these guys and especiall their families. But that doesn't mean we can't discuss what happened, how it happened and try to prevent it from happening again. But understand something....GOD is the reason they are not home having dinner with their families right now. GOD had a plan for them and it was obviously not what anyone would have wanted. Yes, it was a terrible tragedy. But bad things happen to good people and it's becasue of GOD'S will. The only thing we can do as humans is be prepared, make wise decisions and hope for the best.
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Threads about occurrences like these are too predictable. Criticize-offend-apologize(maybe)-judge-repeat. Like most forums, I suppose.
I guess I just judged, huh? :snide:

Quite simply, my thoughts and prayers for these boaters and their friends and families.

I went back and edited my post to take out my heartless comment. It was uncalled for.

My heart goes out to the families of those involved in this tragedy.

They called off the search tonight...devastating...absolutely devastating. I hope they died with some sort of peace :(

Same story two weekends ago after the Miami Boat Show PR. Dumped 75 gallons in, ran back with two other boats but I had to run WOT to stay with them. Ran inside up to Stiltsville then outside to Haulover, at Govt Cut needle was bouncing on E, brought boat to idle in 2-3ft sloppy chop, gauge popped back to 1/4. Only 7-8 miles to Haulover but that is a nasty inlet on a outgoing tide. Palms were sweaty all the way until I hit the ICW thinking I may run out at any minute. Got back to Haulover ramp and needle was resting on E. I will know when I fill the tank next how close I got to running out.......

Mr. BoneCrusher, Nice name by the way, I am sorry again for upsetting you.. My feelings are "my feelings".. These accidents are becoming either more frequent or getting more publicized.

One day everyone will have to have some type of safety course or something...

Yes I do agree with Jassman, there are situations that come up that "WE" can't predict. But Again, ( I know you won't like this) 4 guys in a 21 foot boat.... How many miles out???... I don't care if it is calm... That is far for a center console 21 foot boat... Better steps "could" have been taken... I do feel horrible for the families, friends, of anyone that loses loved ones...

So again.. I do apologize for getting your temper flared up... and you are right this about losing some fellow boaters.. I just think 'SOMEONE" needs to put some strong input on boater safety.... We are losing too many to accidents that "MAY" be prevented..

What's the word from the survivor? Is he talking?

Exactly...I wanna know what happened. They were under anchor in heavy seas when the boat was flipped and they got tossed. Were they lost ?? Were they drunk ? Were they out of gas ?? Did they have engine trouble ???

This is the most I have found:

Life Vests

Schuyler was “very exhausted and somewhat groggy” during his conversation yesterday with the Coast Guard, Close said earlier today. The survivor told authorities the four men weren’t wearing life jackets when the 21-foot boat flipped at around 5 p.m. New York time on Feb. 28 but immediately swam under the boat and were able to don the vests, Close said.

“We haven’t been able to have any more detailed conversations with Mr. Schuyler due to his physical and medical conditions,” Close said in his final news briefing before suspending the case.

I have read about 15 diferent articles... This is One more:

Kevin Smith, a Florida native, said he has been fishing off the coast as far as the men were in boats smaller, the same size and larger than the 21-foot watercraft that capsized.

"The No. 1 thing when you're out there is, you have to respect the water," he said. "I know those guys had safety vests. I'm trying not to even think about it. That's a tough way to go."

The four friends left Clearwater Pass early Saturday in calm weather, but heavy winds picked up through the day and the seas got heavy, with waves of 7 feet and higher, peaking at 15 feet on Sunday. A relative alerted the Coast Guard early Sunday after the men did not return as expected. The Coast Guard said it did not receive a distress signal.

Close said some family members asked about continuing the search on their own, which he discouraged but said the Coast Guard wouldn't prevent.

"I can't emphasize this enough," Close said. "We do not want any additional search and rescue cases resulting from people who are outside their experience level."

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission may be heading out Wednesday to recover the boat, which was still on the water.

Schuyler told the Coast Guard the boat was anchored when it capsized. The four friends were able to put on life vests and huddle together, but eventually became separated, he said.

Schuyler was dehydrated and showing symptoms of hypothermia, but his condition was upgraded to fair on Tuesday. Hospital officials said he didn't want to talk to the media.