Fiore Interview on Outerlimits SV29: 'The hull is fine'
 

From the source, http://speedonthewater.com/in-the-ne...l-is-fine.html.

Wow. I thought we were finally going to get the whole story. Instead we got "the hull is fine" and "I'm not willing to discuss that". Not really the way to stop the rumor mill.....

A "mechanical failure" caused the boat to go over. Mike refuses to disclose what failed other than to say "it will never happen again."

I've been a Mechanical Engineer for over 30 years. It's very difficult to make sure anything will never happen again. Personally, I'd feel much better if I knew what failed and what was done to correct it. But that's just the engineer in me.

looked like a pretty good answer to me. I would venture to say that he doesnt want to point fingers at a distributor or anyone else he buys parts from. It was an accident, caused by mechanical failure, it happens.. My 30' twin engine very heavy Cig had a the button on one of the tabs stick once and i swear my hair got wet we rolled starboard so hard. I caught it in time, but it could have been a different story at higher speeds or in a turn.

if you dont like, or trust the hull, dont buy it, but dont ruin a reputation or mans way to make a living on your opinion.

Thinking if it was a indicator problem...outerlimits / Mike prob have a established relationship with the mfg....he may not want to throw anybody under the bus.
EDIT...if indicators were the malfunction



Wonder if this will effect led indicator sales, or if most will stick with good ol cables .

Good interview Matt

Before you jump to conclusions, you might want to consider that there could be other vendors, insurance companies and maybe even lawyers involved.

You could even look at it as not wanting to point fingers before until all investigations (and being an engineer, if your product was blamed for a failure I am sure you and your company would want to do your own investigation) are complete.

That was the impression I got during my interview with Mr. Fiore, at least.

Oh I'm absolutley sure you are correct there Matt. As you might guess though, Engineers are at the opposite end of the specturm from Lawyers (and Politicians).

Matt,

Thanks for taking the time to reach out to OL & Mike as well as give them the opportunity to share their accounting. At the end of the day I don't think you would give any company or individual the platform or forum unless you thought they would shoot you straight!

Keep up the good work! I miss my PB Mag but heck I get to read up on so much more in almost real time!

Thank goodness...I'd never want to drive over a bridge designed by those two. Probably have to sign a waiver before I drove over it...besides, piles of bullsh!t don't support much.

I would not rule out a gimbal failure. Clearly they seem very comfortable with this boat at speed.
Steve

Im more than satisfied with mikes answer , no question ill be looking at outerlimits for my next purchase

:argue:Why whould he put his whole company at risk and answer a question wrong!!He's smart with all the expert legal eagles looking to sue in the future let them jerk off:angry-smiley-038::asskiss:

Gimble did not fail.

Nice job, Matt.

I'd of rather heard...

There were unusual waves and wind that day, and I was beyond the boats capabilities when we rolled. However design changes have been made to increase the safety envelope. Again this is what we are testing for. R&D to produce the best boat possible.

Their answer may be the truth but how often do you ever really get the truth in the boating biz.

A mechanical error that results in this outcome with normal conditions and routine driving tells me the safety envelope is to tight for the average boater that is capable of this purchase.

Just my 2 cents.

Fast single engine boats can catch you out sometimes. This weekend 3 of the 5 SVL's spun in the Cocoa Beach race.
Steve

100 + is just to fast in a 29' boat..(in any brand) opening the door to many problems... exp from a not so experienced driver, just my personal view.

what was your last purchase?

Picking up my new f150 ecoboost tomorrow, 28 skater with 300's before that, why?

You don't recall Mr. Darr's "44" Skater??? It's the one that had the 1/4" plywood bussel...

Good eye!!

Darr is like dogchit. You clean it up...... and it just shows up again!!!!! :D:D:evilb:

That's what is wrong w the world these day's. Too much cover up.. What the he!! was the mechanical problem anyway ... Everyone could learn from it.

Ok Jim. Are you parking it next to your Skater?