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03-01-2004, 05:55 PM

I believed I was expressing my opinion based on my interpretation of statistics (which by their very nature can be interpreted in many variations depending on your purpose). I provided the link so you all may review for yourselves and develop your own conclusions. There was no intent to draw anger from anyone.

Since I’m not objectionable to be questioned and corrected, I just went back and double checked the stats - and you're right, bass boats average a bit longer than I stated. They are still defined by the Coast Guard as open motorboats, which are among the most common involved in accidents - 41% of all accidents in 2002. There were 3,111 accidents involving boats (all types) from 16 - 26 ft in 2002 and only 2,877 with boats 16 ft and under. If you don’t like statistics, change their interpretation to meet your needs.

03-01-2004, 05:55 PM	#11
Coastal Laker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: GPS is not Radar I believed I was expressing my opinion based on my interpretation of statistics (which by their very nature can be interpreted in many variations depending on your purpose). I provided the link so you all may review for yourselves and develop your own conclusions. There was no intent to draw anger from anyone. Since I’m not objectionable to be questioned and corrected, I just went back and double checked the stats - and you're right, bass boats average a bit longer than I stated. They are still defined by the Coast Guard as open motorboats, which are among the most common involved in accidents - 41% of all accidents in 2002. There were 3,111 accidents involving boats (all types) from 16 - 26 ft in 2002 and only 2,877 with boats 16 ft and under. If you don’t like statistics, change their interpretation to meet your needs.