This exact scenario happened to one of my buddies. After all of the insurance was exhausted the hurt passengers went for criminal charges even though the DA dropped the charges. He’s still paying for the lawsuits and he will for the next 10+ years. He blew a .08 which is like three beers but over the limit is over the limit. There is no excuse when you’re the one behind the wheel.
His son.
And just like that the video is gone. At least it is for me.
I think I copied it wrong
That seems to be a very strong hull design. For 12,000lbs to hit the rocks and not turn to powder is impressive...for it to hit with enough energy to carry it 40+ feet and 20 up to the house, thing is built really stout.
Too many lights on too I bet as well
Only if you have a “proper“ cell signal.
Really? Most people here drink while boating and push for 100 MPH?
GAIA runs on my IPhone without cell
Now a days, the smallest amount of alcohol is a recipe to be charged and insurance waived by policy carrier on land and water.
Great post, right over the target. There is a guy on here, can't remember who, called my boat a "White Buffalo". His assessment was due to me stating that I rarely hit triple digits in my boat. First off, I have a responsibility to a disabled son who can't really protect himself in a bad situation, should one arise. Secondly, my wife has a comfort zone of ~85, which I respect.^^^
Only person will be blamed/charged in this scenario is the driver. By maritime law, the captain/operator of a vessel is responsible for his/her passengers [ most are ignorant or what could happen while going fast in a boat ] safety, trusted their operator that he's competent. In the past, captains had a few drinks while operating their slow poke cruisers/yachts. I've been on Jimmy Dorsey's fantail yacht with a bar with taps for hard liquor bottles known to man.
He just posted on IG pics of his broken legs. His gal had a banged up arm. Hoping for a quick recovery to all involved.
I don't know what that is?
I know the GPS was inactive on her phone when we were out hiking.
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I never meant to strike a nerve with the “Great white Buffalo” comment. It’s a joke from the movie Hot Tub Time Machine, about finding the most incredible woman that got away.
He posted a quick clip on the gram...gnarly, but at least they are all alive.
No problem brother. I think it’s funny. And you’re right about the typical speed.
Yup, Staying in ocean helps save me. Less to contend with, lol... of course there is the occasional tanker in fog.
Or whale
Great post ole sport.... loved your graphic description of how your boat handles at speeds having never done that style vessel. And boy is it true about finding the less crowded water now in retirement. Awesome. I see that beast as more of a daddys gonna wake up early mid week and run solo a bit... see you guys for lunch kinda boat.
Thankfully haven't run across them in that way yet lol.... but you and those crazy boats are running 60-80 and I'm a happy 35-45 guy so get to see the spouts way before hellos
Really?
“Hello, State Farm…. My roof got damaged…by a boat.”
I mean that poor guy in Parker north of Foxes has had his dock ridden by 5-6 boats over the last 10 years lol.
In the Army you learn about the importance of protecting your Rhodopsin, AKA Visual Purple. Light destroys it and it's slow to recover. Once established it's amazing how well you can see in the dark.
At least a dock is mostly in the water.
We learned a lot about the eye, Scanning techniques, Light inside the cockpit and exposure to light prior to flight during our night certification phase. I use these techniques on the boat at night. I tape up interior lights on the boat anytime we are out at night. It's amazing how well the Army drilled that stuff into my head.
No kidding. God was busy that evening.
That ain’t no shit.
I don't know what that is?
I know the GPS was inactive on her phone when we were out hiking.
Yep, friend who was in the army and ranger school taught be about night vision
I do the same.
I spent quite a bit a time in a 388 that really began to work at 120 and felt even better at 150. The captain blipped it into the 170’s a lot but never sustained. The only thing that gives you a sensation of those speeds are other boats and their unpredictable maneuvers which is understandable, it’s not easy to judge a boat coming at you at those speeds. Your caution is very much appreciated and your boat is beyond bitchin.
