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iTrader: (9)

I know I am going to get hammered for this but I want to ask and sorry and I mean very sorry. I did not know the parties involved here but did know the boats. It was the day before the poker run - They left from eating or a party or what ? it was brought up how experience of a driver the owner was. I am NOT doubting that period but want to ask - did alcohol consumption take place before possible impairing any driving abilities ? I am only asking, NOT implying that he or anyone drank one once of alcohol.

Was this a mechanical failure ? Another question that has not been brought up. Sorry for asking these questions and very sorry this happened to them. It seemed they were very well liked .

JD Dearden

Insurance agents have nothing to do with rates and non of them want rates increased in any line of insurance. Actuaries adjust rates and calculate risk based on real numbers not forums, relax.

Cash Bar

This is NOT true. Do a search and you will see the former site owner let the discussion be had after the Texoma incident and others.

Wobble

Apparently the only witness so far is mentioned in the Speed on the Water article http://speedonthewater.com/in-the-ne...-s-lake-lanier I have not seen any other first hand account.

Sydwayz

iTrader: (1)

Not to mention he was physically ill over it as well.

JD Dearden

I think the one thing to learn here is bad things happen to great people, and to remember we all do this to have fun with the people we love and enjoy being around. For some reason these incidents bring many people out to ask about the manufacture, the talent of the driver, life jackets, drinks etc. I have never discussed this on a forum but I survived one of these as the driver. I can break down the day the weekend the last run into milliseconds. I can tell you all details that are terrifying for me to think about. After all the thoughts and processing I cannot give you an exact explanation of why. Your mind goes back further and further to look for clues. Nobody will ever know exactly what happened and what caused this. I hope I don't regret this post...

Interceptor

So why do so many stick their heads in the sand ? What is it you're afraid to find out ?
Thankfully aviation does a better job with accidents.

SkaterMike82

That's not my point Greg. The point is no one is going to gain anything by starting a thread like this and back then no one would do it so often (that's what i meant to say) like it's done now. Now when $*&^ happens people want to blow stuff up to be " kool" and get credit off of others that are suffering and in sadness.

Nate5.0

Cause we all know driving a boat and flying a plane are practically the exact same thing.

thirdchildhood

iTrader: (6)

Who among us has never made the decision to forego the life vests on a hot day? Accidents will happen in any motorsport and we all know the risk. No need to rehash the life vest thing. Condolences to the friends and family of the four lost boaters.