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Why Boats Sink
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%. |
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