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Old 10-15-2014, 07:21 AM   #140
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Originally Posted by Not to Worry View Post
Of course had he been going 45 MPH......he would have avoided the accident.
Perhaps, but that is like saying if we all drove our cars at 10 MPH, we would avoid accidents.

This viral video is a case of an operator who was over-matched by his vessel and the conditions. His boat was made to run at speed in rough conditions, he was not.

If you ever get a chance take a run across the broads in a similar boat at 45 in 4' ers to see and feel the difference in control and ride compared to the average 21' boat on the lake.
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