A Graphic Reminder To ALWAYS Attach The Kill Switch!
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 7:26 am
by Vernonn
Luckily, the two guys were okay!
According to an article, the lock nut on the hydraulic steering came off.....
Re: A Graphic Reminder To ALWAYS Attach The Kill Switch!
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:40 am
by scott h
Also check all external parts on a regular basis no matter how new the boat is! Motor vibration, rough water and trailer time on the roads have a tendency to loosen things, a quick once over every few trips could have prevented this, luckily they were wearing their PFD's and kill switch attached.
Re: A Graphic Reminder To ALWAYS Attach The Kill Switch!
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:16 am
by slkric
Glad to see they were both ok!! Noticed a lot of other competitors flying right by them while they were in the water. good to see at least one boat stopped.
Scary reminder to use your safety gear.
Re: A Graphic Reminder To ALWAYS Attach The Kill Switch!
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 10:00 am
by mark poulson
This comes under the heading of $hit happens, so pay attention.
Re: A Graphic Reminder To ALWAYS Attach The Kill Switch!
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 10:00 am
by mark poulson
slkric wrote:Glad to see they were both ok!! Noticed a lot of other competitors flying right by them while they were in the water. good to see at least one boat stopped.
Scary reminder to use your safety gear.
I noticed the same thing. Priorities?
Re: A Graphic Reminder To ALWAYS Attach The Kill Switch!
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:11 pm
by Caudawg
Bad things can happen when you least expect it! I don't care if you can swim across the English Channel...Your swimming skills don't matter when you get in a boating accident and get hurt. Wear those life jackets when the big motor is running!! Don't tempt fate!
Re: A Graphic Reminder To ALWAYS Attach The Kill Switch!