Accident in BB leaves one dead.

[RIROCKHOUND]

BL,

autopilot is a wonderful thing when used properly.
4hr canyon run, sit there and watch.
Thats the key phase. sit and watch. some one is ALWAYS at the helm, to watch for lobster gear, logs and other boats.

Doesn't get used on inshore waters much though.

[Brian L]

Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

BL,

autopilot is a wonderful thing when used properly.
4hr canyon run, sit there and watch.
Thats the key phase. sit and watch. some one is ALWAYS at the helm, to watch for lobster gear, logs and other boats.

Doesn't get used on inshore waters much though.

I've not done a canyon run. Did the Plymouth to Race Pt. run a hundred times, but that's about it. Yeah, I suppose it's nice like cruise control as long as someone's always at the helm. But if you're at the helm anyways, what's the difference? You have to be on or near the wheel if you're spotting said gear, logs, boats, etc..

It (the crash) still just comes down to common stupidity though, doesn't it?

[striperman36]

More like uncommon stupidity. I wonder if he has any liability insurance on that thing?
He going to be paying some nice change to the deceased family, it could even end up a wrongful death suit.

[likwid]

Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND

BL,

autopilot is a wonderful thing when used properly.
4hr canyon run, sit there and watch.
Thats the key phase. sit and watch. some one is ALWAYS at the helm, to watch for lobster gear, logs and other boats.

Doesn't get used on inshore waters much though.

Bingo.
Primarily use it offshore on deliveries unless the weather is too far gone for it to control the boat. Sit in the back of the cockpit tethered in with your ipod on for your 4 hour night watch.

Audio books and 6 years of This American Life in mp3 format are great for that.