"The real ME" wrote in message
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According to Boat / US and their insurance pamphlet, the reason for boats
sinking on open water a


Reason
Percentage
Taking Water Over the Gunwales: 30%
Leaks at Thru-hulls:
18%
Leaks at Raw water Cooling System/Exhaust: 12%
Drain Plug Missing:
12%
Navigation Error (Grounding): 10%
Boat Construction (Hull Split Open): 6%
Leaks at Outdrive Boots: 4%
Struck Floating Debris:
4%
Other:
4%

I was surprised that leaks at Outdrive Boots only accounted for 4%.

I'm surprised that rainwater isn't more represented. Battery goes dead,
pump stops, boat sinks at dock or mooring.

My boat "sunk" at the dock once this year already...... good thing my dock
is in 2.5 feet of water or so.
The boat just sits there waiting on the bottom till I charge the battery.

-W