[bigfishtx]

There are lights on the end of those bulkheads aren’t there?

 

[SaltwaterTom]

I would like to know what the cost was, so I do not repeat the mistake. Other than that, all I can say is “there but for the grace of God go I”. We are all vulnerable while we are boating, this should serve as a reminder that we need to take the upmost care


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[fish4food]

There are lights on the end of those bulkheads aren’t there?

Yes Sir.

I fished off the pier Tuesday and I recall them working. I drove out there earlier tonight and they were still working.

Sad deal all around. Looking at where the boat hit, it is probably less than 20’ from the end of the bulk head.

 

[BourbonNeat]

I was always taught to show respect for the departed. I’m saddened by what has happened and I feel very sorry for the mans wife and young family. I, nor anyone else on here except family and close relations, need to know anything further about the incident.

It’s not the first time something like this has happened (flakman RIP). It probably won’t be the last, unfortunately.

I’m not a particularly religious man but I’ll pray for the deceased’s family, and also for the people who survived the accident.

I also think:
“There but for the grace of God, go I”

I respectively disagree with the bold statement above.

If there was a faulty GPS or other equipment that hundreds of thousands of boaters rely on to safely operate their vessel - it is not disrespectful share that information with the hope this type of incident can be avoided. That is only my opinion.

 

[c hook]

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I respectively disagree with the bold statement above.

If there was a faulty GPS or other equipment that hundreds of thousands of boaters rely on to safely operate their vessel - it is not disrespectful share that information with the hope this type of incident can be avoided. That is only my opinion.

I would never in a gazillion years trust my GPS strictly for navigation. And there are disclaimers on most products about this. A GPS will show you running alongside a ditch and not in it, when you are indeed in it. they are not 100% accurate. To try and put the blame on a GPS is ludicrous in my mind. :texasflag

 

[Rockfish2]

I respectively disagree with the bold statement above.

If there was a faulty GPS or other equipment that hundreds of thousands of boaters rely on to safely operate their vessel - it is not disrespectful share that information with the hope this type of incident can be avoided. That is only my opinion.

I’m with you on this one. You can still figure out how the accident happened and show respect for the dead and injured. One could argue that letting others know the cause of the accident to hopefully prevent it from happening again is the ultimate sign of respect for the dead - nobody will have died in vain.

 

[Cozumel Annie]

Good Lord there is a lot of speculation and opinions on this subject. Check your egos at the door folks.....

 

[KEMPOC]

First - stipulation 1 - This is a tragic event for all involve. It hurts my heart.
I think that the crowd has done a remarkably good job of refraining from speculation. As to opinions, everyone has one. When they exercise their right to express it, we can all take it or leave it. No foul.
GPS trails are useful. However, whether running at night, in fog, rain or just a glaring sun, it is prudent to not run faster than you can maneuver or stop within your sight distance.
I would like to know what happened. Not for morbid reasons but for the education value.
This tragic event serves as a reminder to me that Life is dangerous. There are snakes everywhere. All it takes to get bit is to forget to flip that board over before you pick it up. We have all made mistakes. Usually, we get away with it. Once in a while we get bit. In this case, there was an Black Momba under that board.
I don’t know these guys (though I have seen the boat around POC). Nonetheless, I extend my heartfelt sympathies and support.

 

[ReedA1691]

First - stipulation 1 - This is a tragic event for all involve. It hurts my heart.
I think that the crowd has done a remarkably good job of refraining from speculation. As to opinions, everyone has one. When they exercise their right to express it, we can all take it or leave it. No foul.
GPS trails are useful. However, whether running at night, in fog, rain or just a glaring sun, it is prudent to not run faster than you can maneuver or stop within your sight distance.
I would like to know what happened. Not for morbid reasons but for the education value.
This tragic event serves as a reminder to me that Life is dangerous. There are snakes everywhere. All it takes to get bit is to forget to flip that board over before you pick it up. We have all made mistakes. Usually, we get away with it. Once in a while we get bit. In this case, there was an Black Momba under that board.
I don’t know these guys (though I have seen the boat around POC). Nonetheless, I extend my heartfelt sympathies and support.

Well said

 

[BourbonNeat]

I would never in a gazillion years trust my GPS strictly for navigation. And there are disclaimers on most products about this. A GPS will show you running alongside a ditch and not in it, when you are indeed in it. they are not 100% accurate. To try and put the blame on a GPS is ludicrous in my mind. :texasflag

Noted.

This is not about you.

 

[ol'possum]

got this pic from a friend..

intoxicated man slaughter charges, 1 dead, 1 life flighted, 2 injured..
is what I was told..

very sad if true.

i do not think this is true at all, from a friend one degree removed from incident

 

[BDGreen]

Noted.

This is not about you.

He never said it was. But you go ahead and be the sand in the ointment and start some ****.

 

[TheSampsonator]

i do not think this is true at all, from a friend one degree removed from incident

You are correct, there was NO intoxicated manslaughter charge.

YES there was a fatality and YES there were injured passengers.

I will NOT be providing any additional details about this incident.

 

[Drundel]

Speaking of the GPS, pretty sure in the splash screen that everyone clicks past, it says something like accuracy.

A quick search.

Garmin® GPS receivers are accurate to within 15 meters (49 feet) 95% of the time. Generally, users will see accuracy within 5 to 10 meters (16 to 33 feet) under normal conditions.

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=aZc8RezeAb9LjCDpJplTY7

https://www.gps.gov/systems/gps/modernization/sa/faq/#replace

 

[DCAVA]

Sad deal indeed, prayers up for all involved and their families

 

[c hook]

thks for clarification

You are correct, there was NO intoxicated manslaughter charge.

YES there was a fatality and YES there were injured passengers.

I will NOT be providing any additional details about this incident.

Prayers for families and glad alcohol wasn't involved. :texasflag

 

[Rockfish2]

You are correct, there was NO intoxicated manslaughter charge.

YES there was a fatality and YES there were injured passengers.

I will NOT be providing any additional details about this incident.

Such a tease. Seriously, posting a few tidbits of information is kinda worthless. Whether there are any charges is also not necessarily relevant to the cause of the accident. I’m not saying you have to post them here if you know them, but the facts should be made public eventually.

 

[BourbonNeat]

Such a tease. Seriously, posting a few tidbits of information is kinda worthless. Whether there are any charges is also not necessarily relevant to the cause of the accident. I’m not saying you have to post them here if you know them, but the facts should be made public eventually.

Get prepared for incoming fire.

 

[BDGreen]

Such a tease. Seriously, posting a few tidbits of information is kinda worthless. Whether there are any charges is also not necessarily relevant to the cause of the accident. I’m not saying you have to post them here if you know them, but the facts should be made public eventually.

I think they will become public once the lawsuit goes to court. I also think that's why no one is telling ALL of the story. I can understand that. But if that's the case, why say anything at all? It only serves to keep this thread going.

 

[c hook]

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Such a tease. Seriously, posting a few tidbits of information is kinda worthless. Whether there are any charges is also not necessarily relevant to the cause of the accident. I’m not saying you have to post them here if you know them, but the facts should be made public eventually.

not really, he simply put to bed a rumor. very understandable so as to not have the alcohol **** flying around like already started. i respect his post. :texasflag