Boat capsizes at rips
Three lives saved.
Heaven forbid I direct anyone here to the TF board, but this is something for everyone to read. Be careful out there guys. 5th (Marty) Maybe someone can cut and paste the TF post? |
Any type of east wind there can be nasty.
Way it reads - those three guys are very lucky. Water temp below 40* :eek::eek:. |
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Time for rec boats to have survival gear on board.
In the past it was pushed under the rug, because of so little use of rec boats in the winter. All that has changed. Mandatory survival gear should be on board from Nov 1 to May 15. for everyone, not just commercial vessels. |
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About 10 years ago a charter boat had the same thing happen in the same place. Don't think it won't happen to you because your boat is bigger then 18'. |
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Keep it on the canopy.
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The raft should be mounted on the top of the canopy or cabin in a container that has a water activated switch to inflate. |
About 10 years ago , my dad and I were fishing the CCNPP in early March.
Guy anchored and then tried to pull it. One guy drove forward while other pulled anchor. Boat swung around - then anchor went into the prop. Boat was a CC - maybe 22 footer. My dad readied life jackets and I motored up to them. Good luck - the anchor slipped and the boat drifted out of current. Guy still had to unwrap the rode but managed not to fall in. Bay in winter is no joke. Even in early May , water is still cold. |
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