[See link to best video presentation in link several posts below--jimh]
The video description has a good summary of what happened. I thought the Whaler operators were crazy to be so nearby but they are responders.
Responders in Boston Whaler Stop Runaway Boat
Re: Responders in Boston Whaler Stop Runaway Boat
Upstate NY
1963 13' Sport
1963 13' Sport
Re:Responders in Boston Whaler Stop Runaway Boat
Ten injured when bounced out of the boat. Twenty-year-old driver was arrested; charges include driving while intoxicated.
Cf.: http://www.kdtv6.com/2017/07/out-of-control-motor-boat-on-lake-gage.html
Cf.: http://www.kdtv6.com/2017/07/out-of-control-motor-boat-on-lake-gage.html
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2019 E-TEC 90
2018 LoadRite 18280096VT
Member since 2003
Re: Responders in Boston Whaler Stop Runaway Boat
That is a much better angle akwalker, you can actually see the throw bag being deployed at about 0:27 into the video in your link. They realized the boat was going after them but a little too late. Good thing none of the rescue personnel were injured. I guess the collision disabled the Whaler.
Re: What Does A Throw Bag Do?
What does a throw bag do?
Re: What Does A Throw Bag Do?
[A throw bag] fouls the propeller, I do believe
Upstate NY
1963 13' Sport
1963 13' Sport
Re: No Safety Lanyard Used
I doubt the operator was attached to the safety lanyard. What a trainwreck!
Re: Responders in Boston Whaler Stop Runaway Boat
Another version of the video out. Skip ahead to 5:00 for the 'bump'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UWofwp0FV8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UWofwp0FV8
Thanks,
Duane
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Duane
2016 World Cat 230DC
1999 Outrage 21, Yamaha SW Series II 200
1997 Outrage 18, Yamaha 125
1983 15 SS, Honda 50
1980 42 Post
1983 34 Luhrs 340 SF