Boat flipped this morning as MLF guys headed out

[Flysmallie]

3 hours ago, Hunter53 said:

This was posted by the guy's wife on Skeet's facebook.

Dawn Bassham ClarkIt was a 96 Charger in Mint Condition. He hit a wake and it knocked his fishing poles loose. They flew up and instinct made him reach out and grab them. Then the next wake hit and the wheel jerked out of his hand to the right and threw him out. Boat is a total loss.

That's why you secure all your crap. 

[Champ188]

5 hours ago, Ketchup said:

Guy seemed like an A$& hat, going off his tone. Didn’t see any waves from the video, even as Skeet rolled up. Dude was just a beginner driving over his capabilities. 

You’re gonna declare a guy an azzhat from his tone of voice seconds after he nearly died? 

 

[fishinwrench]

Gotta admit....I didn't see any waves that a Charger couldn't glide smoothly over either.   

Whatever.  It's hard not to make a judgement when you're given video evidence.   And the boat shouldn't be a "total loss" by any stretch of the imagination, he's just gonna have to pay to have it recovered and repaired.  People do it all the time, his wife just wants to see a fat insurance check 🙄

[Hunter53]

If you look at the video she posted of the boat it is tore up pretty good. I am sure the insurance company is going to total it.

[liphunter]

On 5/19/2019 at 7:00 PM, fishinwrench said:

If you wanted to flip a 20' bass boat on purpose.....How would you do it ?

Cut 90° into a big oncoming roller and throttle up hard.  That might do it.  I bet I couldn't do it on the first try though.  I'd have to keep being stupid until finally I succeeded.

I was thinking the same thing. It wouldn't be easy to do that on purpose. Just a freak of an accident. Glad he is ok.  I certainly wouldn't judge the guy.  I know  it could be me out there bobbing around tomorrow. I have a few outings out there in my life, That made look around and see if anyone seen that. lol  I'm not sure who said it? Might have been Freud?

"Feces Occurs"!!! 

[BassPastor]

21 hours ago, Hunter53 said:

This was posted by the guy's wife on Skeet's facebook.

Dawn Bassham ClarkIt was a 96 Charger in Mint Condition. He hit a wake and it knocked his fishing poles loose. They flew up and instinct made him reach out and grab them. Then the next wake hit and the wheel jerked out of his hand to the right and threw him out. Boat is a total loss.

I recall a few weeks ago that some Youtuber helped a guy that thrown from his boat under similar circumstances. He said that he left his cell phone on the front deck and reached up to grab it when the wheel turned and threw him. A good reminder of something that seems obvious, boat steering systems aren't meant to be let go of when under power. 

 

 

[Seth]

1 hour ago, BassPastor said:

I recall a few weeks ago that some Youtuber helped a guy that thrown from his boat under similar circumstances. He said that he left his cell phone on the front deck and reached up to grab it when the wheel turned and threw him. A good reminder of something that seems obvious, boat steering systems aren't meant to be let go of when under power. 

 

 

That dude is LUCKY! He and his boat both seem to be unscathed.

[tracman86]

Guys, I was thrown from my boat last summer. Was not wearing the kill switch and was struck by the prop. Causing a near left hand amputation. I was fortunate enough to get flown to Barnes hospital in St. Louis and  have made a full recovery. I still have my hand and use of it. Regardless of how this happened . I know from expeince it happens fast and is scary. This should just be a reminder to all to always wear the kill switch and life jacket.

[Ketchup]

18 hours ago, Champ188 said:

You’re gonna declare a guy an azzhat from his tone of voice seconds after he nearly died? 

 

You bet. Others even quicker than that. 

[STLbassbuster]

Big difference between hydraulic and cable steering as well.......