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[mtudb24]

Some Expensive cargo on the Detroit River. WOW....

 

[drewkaree]

How many times did you have EMS/police at your ramp this year? I know two for sure but I think there was at least one more........

Total of 4, might be 5, but I'm certain on 4.

I said something like that when the EMS showed up - "Hate to keep meeting up like this"

 

[Coult45]

That initial 400 grit scratch on the lens was nerve wracking, but at that point it couldn't be worse than it was and I was already committed. The true test is how long it will last, but even if I need to strip the UV clear coat off and do it again every couple of years, its a win for me.

definitely a few "wtf am I doing" moments early on

 

[Thermobrett]

Had this little fella about 10' outside my fence last night. Even with my German Shepard going absolutely nuts, it didn't phase him a bit. If she wasn't outside, he probably would have come to the fence. Funny thing, Florida deer are about the same size as my dog, so maybe he thought she was a deer with Tourette's.

 

[Neutron]

Some coastal flooding with strong Northeast winds pushing the Trent River and my backyard Ready Creek backwards. Haven't seen this much water since Hurricane Florence. It should subside in a few hours when the winds die down. Its up currently 3 to 4 feet

 

[zipper]

Tonight.

 

[Babin Farms]

It’s not boating but it’s still family time. At my daughter’s Hunter Jumper show today and tomorrow.

 

[zipper]

We have had a few cold mornings lately…



So we made the 3 hour trip down the lake to Shelburne, yesterday for haulout tomorrow.


In Malletts Bay heading for the causeway "Cut" to the broad lake.

Channel 2 forecast said <10kt wind and waves to 1 foot, which was true at Burlington, but North of there around Colchester Reef was a little higher at 15kts.


Yes we have spider poop to clean up.



Out on the broad lake between Colchester Reef and Appletree Point were 1-2 footers with the occasional 3’ trough, causing a prop to momentarily come out out of the water.

Short video compliment of my wife.

The cat and her occupants handled it fine.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Ice on the deck this morning at 27° but it’s up to 55° on its way to 65° later for boating day 31 this season. Just another derp and a super fun derpy day!

 

[AZMark]

 

[Neutron]

My newest grandchild born October 18th. Noah James 6lbs 4oz first child from my son James jr.

 

[Thermobrett]

Drove to Tierra Verde for lunch Saturday and snapped a couple pictures from the parking lot. Saw a 195S and a AR190 trailering to Fort Desoto on my way to the restaurant too.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Clouds blew in a bit later and it looked like it might rain but did not, got so dark couldn’t wear my sunglasses and thought about going back to the dock for my low light glasses



After a few hours ….



Lots of feeder fish in the lake….

 

[BigN8]

In Puerto Aventuras with the family. Grand daughters first time on the beach sand

 

[Thermobrett]

Last week I had the honor or giving a lecture on boating safety and what the USCG Auxiliary does for the local fishing club in Tampa, Salt Strong. This was a great collaboration between both of us as these anglers have various boats from kayaks to pontoons and flats to offshore boats. I tried making it as fun and engaging as possible. Overall, it turned out better than I expected with a lot of Q&A at the end.

 

[WiskyDan]

Hmmm…….that’s not good…….

 

[zipper]

Hmmm…….that’s not good…….

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Fatal Boating Accident on Flagstaff Lake Involves “Death Trap” Sea-Doo Switch

A fatal boat accident in Maine’s Flagstaff Lake claimed three lives. It involved the Sea-Doo Switch, which was recalled for capsize risks and has been described as a “death trap” by legal professionals before. Visit our blog to learn more about this unfolding story.

www.bermansimmons.com

 

[Coult45]

"prone to capsizing bow-first, including at slow speeds."

Yikes.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Reminds me of Nader’s book “unsafe at any speed”

 

[Neutron]

The recall is probably just a warning lable. Not a fix for the instability