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One thing that was not mentioned in the article was they were headed pretty much directly into the setting sun.
I've run that same water at LOTO into the setting sun dozens of times and even at 50mph, a big wake that you didn't see coming or you thought was just 2-3' will be a 4-5' and will catch you off guard.
I've run that same water at LOTO into the setting sun dozens of times and even at 50mph, a big wake that you didn't see coming or you thought was just 2-3' will be a 4-5' and will catch you off guard.
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That is a very, very rough part of the lake as it begins to choke down both geographically and traffic-wise. We were on our balcony at Land's End when they went by. When we heard the sirens several minutes later, we knew immediately what they were for and where they were heading. Very well written article.
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Tough to pass judgement from here not knowing the victims. Just a terrible combination of big performance, alcohol, diminished visibility, and poor or misjudged water conditions. Even the confidence afforded by a big cat like that can be a potential liability. We take a lot for granted with the speeds that are now common place. I was a young man in the 60's boating on Cape Cod and had the fastest boat at Englewood beach, a 15' Chrysler Flamingo with an 80 merc on it that ran 42 mph. My how times have changed!
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One thing that was not mentioned in the article was they were headed pretty much directly into the setting sun.
I've run that same water at LOTO into the setting sun dozens of times and even at 50mph, a big wake that you didn't see coming or you thought was just 2-3' will be a 4-5' and will catch you off guard.
I've run that same water at LOTO into the setting sun dozens of times and even at 50mph, a big wake that you didn't see coming or you thought was just 2-3' will be a 4-5' and will catch you off guard.
Last edited by JaayTeee; 04-10-2017 at 09:03 AM.
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The lake was very rough during the time. I was down on the dock at the lodge cleaning up all the bugs from the trip... numerous big cruisers coming through plowing. Then a few big cats ripping, and sirens. I think the article was very well written with no agenda or bias. You play you pay... big stakes at 100mph +
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One thing that was not mentioned in the article was they were headed pretty much directly into the setting sun.
I've run that same water at LOTO into the setting sun dozens of times and even at 50mph, a big wake that you didn't see coming or you thought was just 2-3' will be a 4-5' and will catch you off guard.
I've run that same water at LOTO into the setting sun dozens of times and even at 50mph, a big wake that you didn't see coming or you thought was just 2-3' will be a 4-5' and will catch you off guard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGALIK9yTpY
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One thing that was not mentioned in the article was they were headed pretty much directly into the setting sun.
I've run that same water at LOTO into the setting sun dozens of times and even at 50mph, a big wake that you didn't see coming or you thought was just 2-3' will be a 4-5' and will catch you off guard.
I've run that same water at LOTO into the setting sun dozens of times and even at 50mph, a big wake that you didn't see coming or you thought was just 2-3' will be a 4-5' and will catch you off guard.
"The certified toxicology report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Laboratory Division - with names redacted - shows both occupants of the catamaran were well over the legal limit for operating the boat with one registering a blood alcohol level of 0.121 and the other 0.156, nearly double the legal limit."
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Unfortunetly it has been proven that nearly everything will catch you off guard under these conditions. Very tragic for all the friends and family.
"The certified toxicology report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Laboratory Division - with names redacted - shows both occupants of the catamaran were well over the legal limit for operating the boat with one registering a blood alcohol level of 0.121 and the other 0.156, nearly double the legal limit."
"The certified toxicology report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Laboratory Division - with names redacted - shows both occupants of the catamaran were well over the legal limit for operating the boat with one registering a blood alcohol level of 0.121 and the other 0.156, nearly double the legal limit."
It has been said very experienced driver and on very busy lake one would drive to the conditions - sun -, waves, other boaters around, lake activity, mph and so forth.
I totally agree with you. Why do so many boaters think that happy hour is part of boating and Performance Boating. Think about if they hit another boat with a family and kids. IMO if you drink you should not drive a boat period especially with other boats around. The most responsible thing to do is have a designated driver for any events or boating weekends if one or crew in tow wants to drink,
Teague has tried to make a huge push for designated driver boating awareness and I like what he has tried to do but I am sure its a small % follow his push for it.
Last edited by BUP; 04-10-2017 at 10:20 AM.
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RIP friends, you are definitely missed.