Speed???

[SIKSUKR]

Do you mean the no-wake channel that goes under the GI bridge or the area between GI and Eagle Island?

[Woodsy]

I do not know where the collision actually occured. However, the MP's had both boats pulled over right about where it says 30 (depth) on the Bizer Map. There was a whole beehive of activity, 5 MP boats and two family runabouts and lots of animated discussion. One MP boat passed me in the channel just after the bridge as I was heading towards Weirs and apologized for his wake.

I am sure the accident report will make for good reading. The lake was pretty dark, no bright moon. Certainly someone wasn't paying attention.

I am thankful no one was seriously injured, and that it wasn't some sort of sportboat involved! I wonder if either operator had his safe boating certificate?

Woodsy

[Mink Islander]

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Do you mean the no-wake channel that goes under the GI bridge or the area between GI and Eagle Island?

Couldn't tell from the brief article where they were. If one ran into the other as they were clearing the nwz in the channel and planing-off, it'd be a little too Littlefieldesque, no? It will be interesting to hear what the report said actually happened.

Just reminds me how little depth perception we have at night on the water and how easy it can be in close quarters on dark nights to misjudge distance.

[Woodsy]

There was a better blurb in Mondays Union Leader on page A6 (Obits section). Unfortunately, they didn't post a link to it online yet. It basically stated that the accident was still under investigation, but it was a low speed collision, resulting in only minor damage to both boats. The accident involved 2 family runabout boats, a 23' Maxum carrying 4 adults and 5 children, operated by a 37 yr old Tewksbury MA man, and a 25' Searay carrying 4 adults, operated by a 51 yr old Tyngsboro MA man. They ruled out alcohol as a contributing factor. I am just glad there were no serious injuries. It looks like a simple case of operator inattention.