Bad day at Meredith launch

lake4life · 08-03-2007, 01:51 PM

Awesome/Agonizing story! I'm surprised that the attendant didn't do anything. I know that being inconsiderate isn't always against the law, but if someone needs to be told to get help or get out of the way, the authority-at-hand should keep it real.

Does anyone remember (I think this happened in the early/mid 1990s) this dude launched his 30-something foot high performance boat at the Meredith town docks? Apparently he thought the owner's manual was overrated and tried to start it without engaging the blowers or venting the engine compartment in any manner. He proceeded to blow his factory-new boat to kingdom come. I recall seeing the aftermath at the Meredith Marina.. burned clean to the waterline.

08-03-2007, 01:51 PM	#5
lake4life Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Awesome/Agonizing story! I'm surprised that the attendant didn't do anything. I know that being inconsiderate isn't always against the law, but if someone needs to be told to get help or get out of the way, the authority-at-hand should keep it real. Does anyone remember (I think this happened in the early/mid 1990s) this dude launched his 30-something foot high performance boat at the Meredith town docks? Apparently he thought the owner's manual was overrated and tried to start it without engaging the blowers or venting the engine compartment in any manner. He proceeded to blow his factory-new boat to kingdom come. I recall seeing the aftermath at the Meredith Marina.. burned clean to the waterline.