Another ejected boat operator

Broken Glass · 09-04-2015, 05:56 PM

Three marine patrol boats stood by while waiting for a Boston
whaler to stop doing circles....without an operator in the boat. This happened on the south side of Rattlesnake Island this afternoon. Boat has stopped. The operator that was ejected was picked up by good samaritan from shore. Thankfully nobody was hurt.
I am going to use the safety lanyard from now on.........
Dan

Winnisquamer · 09-04-2015, 06:13 PM

Had a buddy call me from the top of Mt Major to tell me he saw it.. Good to hear everyone alright.

hig · 09-04-2015, 07:15 PM

The boat spiraled for a good hour at speed before it ran out of gas. Marine patrol decided to let it run its course rather than attempt to board it.

The operator is very lucky he/she managed to get out of the way before it started circling. A situation like that can end really badly.

BroadHopper · 09-05-2015, 08:38 AM

I talk to legislature about making lanyards necessary as the majority on new boats have them. They don't think it is necessary despite the few situations a year it could save valuable MP resources and god forbid a life!

Grandpa Redneck · 09-05-2015, 09:37 AM

Nope , don't need any more nanny state laws. We already have way too many. Ever hear a thing called FREEDOM??

ITD · 09-05-2015, 02:38 PM

I think we should outlaw accidents.

wifi · 09-05-2015, 02:45 PM

Hmmmm... airplane crash in the Weirs Beach boat channel, that should be interesting

bclaker · 09-06-2015, 11:33 AM

A seatbelt would have prevented this, but in other cases might cause a drowning. Hope no one proposes a seatbelt law for boats.

hig · 09-09-2015, 09:29 PM

I think the freedom card is overplayed on here to the point of silliness frankly.

Not wearing a lanyard is a risk to others, not just to youself. You only should have the freedom to put yourself at risk. I saw the incident and that boat could easily have injured those MPs or my kids.

It is like drinking and driving. Do you also suggest that we shouldn't have drink driving laws because FREEDOM?

rick35 · 09-09-2015, 09:48 PM

Well said hig. I started using my lanyard when I'm in the boat alone after the first incident earlier this season. Its a pain in the neck as I'm always forgetting that I have it on when I go to tie up at the dock. Either I get hung up or it dislodges the switch and I have trouble starting the next time out. But I'll get used to it eventually. Maybe the marine patrol needs a catchy phrase as part of boater education to get the word out so other people will "Clip It".

ishoot308 · 09-10-2015, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick35

Well said hig. I started using my lanyard when I'm in the boat alone after the first incident earlier this season. Its a pain in the neck as I'm always forgetting that I have it on when I go to tie up at the dock. Either I get hung up or it dislodges the switch and I have trouble starting the next time out. But I'll get used to it eventually. Maybe the marine patrol needs a catchy phrase as part of boater education to get the word out so other people will "Clip It".

I started this thread a couple months ago regarding the wireless Autotether.

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ght=Autotether

Since that time I have both of my boats setup for its use. Every time I test it, it has worked flawlessly. I Can't say enough good about it and I have absolutely no excuse for not wearing a tether now. You should look into one...

Dan

SAB1 · 09-10-2015, 07:23 AM

A couple people fall out of boats and we need a new law? Don't thinks so. What is the incident rate compared to the number of boats on lake in the summer. Immaterial for sure. what do we know about the people that fell out? Were they licensed to drive? If the boat is running after they fall out doesn't that lead one to believe the left the controls with the boat in gear? Was the driver seated when operating if conditions were not great on the water? Laws imposed on responsible people for actions of the irresponsible are no deal. You know, kinda like gun laws.......but that's another topic for a different day.

BroadHopper · 09-10-2015, 07:54 AM

What your saying SAB1 is like saying safety switches on guns are not required?

Little Bear · 09-10-2015, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ishoot308

I started this thread a couple months ago regarding the wireless Autotether.

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ght=Autotether

Since that time I have both of my boats setup for its use. Every time I test it, it has worked flawlessly. I Can't say enough good about it and I have absolutely no excuse for not wearing a tether now. You should look into one...

Dan

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nf...e10643603.html

I bet Rob Konrad wishes he had one of those Autothethers.

ishoot308 · 09-10-2015, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Little Bear

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nf...e10643603.html

I bet Rob Konrad wishes he had one of those Autothethers.

Rob is my business partners brother in law. That is one hell of a story!!

Dan

Grandpa Redneck · 09-10-2015, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

What your saying SAB1 is like saying safety switches on guns are not required?

The best safety for any gun is your brain!
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot, and never point it at something you are not willing to destroy.

Little Bear · 09-10-2015, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Rob is my business partners brother in law. That is one hell of a story!!

Dan

Small world...Rob was best man at my friend's son's wedding. That was an amazing story.

SAB1 · 09-10-2015, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

What your saying SAB1 is like saying safety switches on guns are not required?

Getting away from original topic which wasn't intent. Agree with Grampa above for the most part.... they have there place....except for on handguns.

VitaBene · 09-10-2015, 11:37 AM

My reason for supporting mandated tethers would be for safety of others and not the boater. If you want to use or not use a tether, that is your choice. I choose not to have me or mine run over by some jackass' boat because he fell out.

fatlazyless · 09-10-2015, 11:44 AM

http://www.attwoodmarine.com/store/p...ll-switch-keys

...sells for about 8-dollars at the Gilford Wal-Mart.

If it were up to me, even paddlers on kayaks and canoes would be required by law to have these lanyards attached to their paddles ..... nanny .... nanny ... nanny .... and make that the same for sailboat tiller handles ....u need to be hand-cuffed to the sailboat tiller handle, and have the handcuff key kept nearby in a breaka-the-glass safety key keeper ....nanny...nanny...nanny.

Isn't New Hampshire the one and only state that does not require seatbelts be worn in cars, and it loses some 5-million dollars/year in federal highway money because of this..... no wonder the 4-mile long, Meredith Neck Rd is so dang pot-holed ...no one wants to pay to pave it....and they keep hoping the State of NH will change course and re-pave it....except nothing is happening.

09-04-2015, 05:56 PM	#1
Broken Glass Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atkinson,NH/Rattlesnake Island Posts: 164 Thanks: 330 Thanked 67 Times in 28 Posts	Another ejected boat operator Three marine patrol boats stood by while waiting for a Boston whaler to stop doing circles....without an operator in the boat. This happened on the south side of Rattlesnake Island this afternoon. Boat has stopped. The operator that was ejected was picked up by good samaritan from shore. Thankfully nobody was hurt. I am going to use the safety lanyard from now on......... Dan

09-05-2015, 08:38 AM	#4
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,569 Thanks: 3,202 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Lanyard necessary I talk to legislature about making lanyards necessary as the majority on new boats have them. They don't think it is necessary despite the few situations a year it could save valuable MP resources and god forbid a life! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

09-05-2015, 09:37 AM	#5
Grandpa Redneck Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: White Mountain Area NH Posts: 155 Thanks: 310 Thanked 112 Times in 59 Posts	Nope , don't need any more nanny state laws. We already have way too many. Ever hear a thing called FREEDOM?? __________________ Freedom Lovin' gun crazy Redneck

09-06-2015, 11:33 AM	#8
bclaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Laconia Posts: 479 Thanks: 545 Thanked 147 Times in 66 Posts	Seat Belts A seatbelt would have prevented this, but in other cases might cause a drowning. Hope no one proposes a seatbelt law for boats.

09-10-2015, 07:54 AM	#13
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,569 Thanks: 3,202 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	What your saying SAB1 is like saying safety switches on guns are not required? __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

09-04-2015, 06:13 PM	#2
Winnisquamer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Winnisquam Posts: 408 Thanks: 72 Thanked 115 Times in 73 Posts	Had a buddy call me from the top of Mt Major to tell me he saw it.. Good to hear everyone alright.

09-04-2015, 07:15 PM	#3
hig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 58 Thanks: 41 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	The boat spiraled for a good hour at speed before it ran out of gas. Marine patrol decided to let it run its course rather than attempt to board it. The operator is very lucky he/she managed to get out of the way before it started circling. A situation like that can end really badly.

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09-05-2015, 02:38 PM	#6
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 476 Thanked 691 Times in 387 Posts	I think we should outlaw accidents.

09-05-2015, 02:45 PM	#7
wifi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 282 Thanked 287 Times in 169 Posts	Hmmmm... airplane crash in the Weirs Beach boat channel, that should be interesting

09-09-2015, 09:29 PM	#9
hig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 58 Thanks: 41 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	I think the freedom card is overplayed on here to the point of silliness frankly. Not wearing a lanyard is a risk to others, not just to youself. You only should have the freedom to put yourself at risk. I saw the incident and that boat could easily have injured those MPs or my kids. It is like drinking and driving. Do you also suggest that we shouldn't have drink driving laws because FREEDOM?

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09-09-2015, 09:48 PM	#10
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 807 Thanks: 58 Thanked 203 Times in 130 Posts	Well said hig. I started using my lanyard when I'm in the boat alone after the first incident earlier this season. Its a pain in the neck as I'm always forgetting that I have it on when I go to tie up at the dock. Either I get hung up or it dislodges the switch and I have trouble starting the next time out. But I'll get used to it eventually. Maybe the marine patrol needs a catchy phrase as part of boater education to get the word out so other people will "Clip It".

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09-10-2015, 07:23 AM	#12
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,228 Thanks: 188 Thanked 319 Times in 234 Posts	A couple people fall out of boats and we need a new law? Don't thinks so. What is the incident rate compared to the number of boats on lake in the summer. Immaterial for sure. what do we know about the people that fell out? Were they licensed to drive? If the boat is running after they fall out doesn't that lead one to believe the left the controls with the boat in gear? Was the driver seated when operating if conditions were not great on the water? Laws imposed on responsible people for actions of the irresponsible are no deal. You know, kinda like gun laws.......but that's another topic for a different day.

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09-10-2015, 11:37 AM	#19
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,573 Thanks: 1,606 Thanked 1,629 Times in 837 Posts	My reason for supporting mandated tethers would be for safety of others and not the boater. If you want to use or not use a tether, that is your choice. I choose not to have me or mine run over by some jackass' boat because he fell out.

09-10-2015, 11:44 AM	#20
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,734 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,005 Times in 733 Posts	http://www.attwoodmarine.com/store/p...ll-switch-keys ...sells for about 8-dollars at the Gilford Wal-Mart. If it were up to me, even paddlers on kayaks and canoes would be required by law to have these lanyards attached to their paddles ..... nanny .... nanny ... nanny .... and make that the same for sailboat tiller handles ....u need to be hand-cuffed to the sailboat tiller handle, and have the handcuff key kept nearby in a breaka-the-glass safety key keeper ....nanny...nanny...nanny. Isn't New Hampshire the one and only state that does not require seatbelts be worn in cars, and it loses some 5-million dollars/year in federal highway money because of this..... no wonder the 4-mile long, Meredith Neck Rd is so dang pot-holed ...no one wants to pay to pave it....and they keep hoping the State of NH will change course and re-pave it....except nothing is happening. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

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