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08-01-2017, 09:18 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,825
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[QUOTE=BigBo;1125695]9 Children and 3 adults in an 18' boat on Buzzards Bay is not a wise decision. I can almost guaranty that boat is not rated for 12 persons.
My Sea Hunt is 21' and rated for 6 people MAX! I NEVER have more than 3 people and myself onboard.
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08-01-2017, 12:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hyde Park, MA
Posts: 4,152
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My sympathies for the family.
That being said, I can't believe none of the adults even thought for a second that there might just be too many people on that boat?
You can be certain that when it came time to abandon ship the adults were probably first to leave. (I say this because the child was trapped UNDER the capsized boat).
As stated, you can't fix stupid....and unfortunately fate doesn't give you a choice as to who pays the price for such stupidity!
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08-01-2017, 12:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: RockVegas
Posts: 3,228
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That's what I'm saying Paul. Like you, folks need to use their heads. I've never seen an 18' boat rated for 12 persons. And then whatever the boat is rated for, many people don't factor in the amount of gear they have on board. So even if it's rated for 6 persons, that doesn't mean to load up 6 people and a ton of gear on top of that. A little education goes a long way.
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The future ain't what it used to be. --Yogi Berra
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08-01-2017, 12:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: RockVegas
Posts: 3,228
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I also give credit to the EPO that dove in with full uniform on to save that little boy. He could have easily lost his own life in the effort. The tragic outcome has probably hit him very hard.
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The future ain't what it used to be. --Yogi Berra
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08-01-2017, 12:41 PM
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Ledge Runner Baits
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: I live in a house, but my soul is at sea.
Posts: 8,620
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Just can't imagine trying to navigate anywhere with more than the rated capacity of the boat and even that I personally feel is a stretch for a lot of smaller boats. Stupid, careless decision that cost someone a good nights sleep for the rest of their lives.
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08-01-2017, 02:22 PM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 6,277
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We should lighten up on the "stupid" talk.......I'm guessing someone asked "aren't there too many people on the boat".......and some unfortunate survivor (perhaps the owner/captain) said..."don't worry about it, get in".....As much of a poor choice that was, I pity that poor guy. Something he'll have to live with forever.....people commit suicide for lesser things.
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