Abandoned Baja found last night floating
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I agree that if I were to be ejected from my boat that the keys would rip right out. I dont know if anyone else does this or not, but depending on where the lanyard goes I have seen people loop it through their key ring. I think that a barrel roll is a good theory, but why would the steering wheel be broken? Perhaps he stuffed it. ?
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Re: Abandoned Baja found last night floating
Depending on time of day it could've been striking either a submerged rock or one obscured by darkness. This was on a lake right with several little shoal/islands based on the picture posted here.
Also perhaps riding high and fast and got a uncontrollable chine going and got parallel in a boat wake which lead to a roll or a toss out...I don't think it'll ever be known other than high speed and loss of control will end up being the official cause other than alcohol. Wait until your next insurance renewal anniversary to feel the sting of all these early accidents....
Also perhaps riding high and fast and got a uncontrollable chine going and got parallel in a boat wake which lead to a roll or a toss out...I don't think it'll ever be known other than high speed and loss of control will end up being the official cause other than alcohol. Wait until your next insurance renewal anniversary to feel the sting of all these early accidents....
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Re: Abandoned Baja found last night floating
Originally Posted by Reckless32
Very tragic yet I'm sure very preventable. Keep an eye on your friends over these upcoming weekends especially if they've imbibed quite a bit and get to feeling froggy. Tell all, these stories we've heard on the board the past couple of months to instill a little respect for their machines and concern for their passengers...
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Re: Abandoned Baja found last night floating
Originally Posted by Formula78
I think that a barrel roll is a good theory, but why would the steering wheel be broken? Perhaps he stuffed it. ?
But if you hook a boat at a high rate of speed, your body being thrust forward can break the wheel too.
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Yea I've been violently ejected at 82 mph and my life jacket and helmet saved my life. This is National Safe Boating Week also! BH
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well I dont have a helmet, but you bet I will be in a vest with the kill switch attached, the wife too.
I have upgraded my engine and drive this year from a 250hp to 420hp
and its a stepped hull. having driven this boat for 2 years before this upgrade. I know accidents happen and I rather not end up as a RIP post on OSO. Sorry to hear that another power boater has lost his life
I have upgraded my engine and drive this year from a 250hp to 420hp
and its a stepped hull. having driven this boat for 2 years before this upgrade. I know accidents happen and I rather not end up as a RIP post on OSO. Sorry to hear that another power boater has lost his life
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Re: Abandoned Baja found last night floating
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Do you have external sterring to the helm? This Baja did not and I believe it may of been a factor in the accident. If you don't have it GET IT - BH
Do you have external sterring to the helm? This Baja did not and I believe it may of been a factor in the accident. If you don't have it GET IT - BH
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Originally Posted by THEJOKER
Yea I've been violently ejected at 82 mph and my life jacket and helmet saved my life. This is National Safe Boating Week also! BH