Dean wrote:
On Thu, 28 Aug 2003 23:32:17 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:


Considering all of the possible outcomes from a high speed steering
failure, I'd have to say that kind of mistake borders on criminal
negligence, and that you all got off lucky.


Old neighbors of mine, 3 sons, a wife and husband were at the lake...
Son and son's friend are in boat with dad, wife and another son is on
beach watching them cruise around in their new boat. A nut came off
their steering system at speed, and the boat immediately turned hard,
throwing two overboard. The son remained in the boat, and managed to
get it killed, but not before he was 100 yards away from the overboard
occupants. The father drowned before they could find him. True
honest-to-god story, not heard from a friend of a friend. This
happened 3 years ago or so I believe... yes there was a lawsuit,
that's all i was allowed to be told about the case though.

A needless tragedy that could have been prevented by a life jacket.

Peggie
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