Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Not Too Smart
Posted by CES on 09/17/10 - 10:10 AM
#2
At least the guy was in a Whaler!! The one thing that should be noted here is that even though a Whaler won't sink, it'll still flip over!!
Posted by HarleyFXDL on 09/17/10 - 11:38 AM
#3
Yep Cliff, you are right there. That guy should have his head examined. No need to put yourself at risk. Just think if the boat did flip over, not just his life, but the lives of the rescue workers would be at risk.
Posted by Guts on 09/17/10 - 12:33 PM
#4
I seen people trying to ride waves (surf) in mission bay entrance here in San Diego. What complete morons! why would some on want Broach there boat? answer... they don't know that the word means.
Posted by Barryg on 09/17/10 - 1:36 PM
#5
You guys must have forgot how it feels to be young and foolish. Remember when you were invincible. I think I have a pic of Mr. Clark catching some nice air in an Outrage. Anyway the guy needs to watch this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDhwlomKUyM
Posted by MW on 09/17/10 - 2:35 PM
#6
I like the other video (Belmar-shark river inlet boater and police hurricane Earl) of him with the cop on the beach terminating his voyage, LOL ! I think that the "POLICE" wanted a little chat w/him, and it was'nt going to be "Good'.
Posted by CES on 09/17/10 - 3:03 PM
#7
I agree with Barry. When I was 16 years old and had a 20' bow rider with an I/O, we used to do the same stupid thing at the Lighthouse point and Boca Raton inlets in South Florida. I wouldn't do it nowadays but it sure was fun back then.
Of course I'm much smarter now, ahem. Lol
Edited by CES on 09/18/10 - 7:55 AM
Posted by Binkie on 09/17/10 - 3:38 PM
#8
Ho Hum boring, I was hoping to see him broach and roll over or take a breaker over the stern. I enjoy seeing stupid people doing stupid things pay for it.
Posted by DWinter on 09/17/10 - 3:53 PM
#9
I've been lucky enough to have test driven/op checked almost every model of whalers in all types of conditions and the closest I've ever got to flipping or blowing one over was a 27 outrage with twin 225 Verados at 45+mph in a 3-4 foot Chesapeake bay chop. I was basically running close to WOT going from wave top to wave top when I caught one wrong and sent it rather hi in the air at a not so comfortable angle. I landed hard and slammed my thigh into the safety lanyard switch on the helm which produced a purple square on my leg that lasted for 2 weeks. Did I mention I was only wearing socks because the boat had just been detailed for delivery and socks on gelcoat do not maintain traction very well. Believe it or not, it's harder to flip one than you may think. And I'm grateful for that fact. Now, broaching one, like I expected to happen to the guy in the video, is much easier.
I miss that job. You gotta love it when your boss tells you to take a brand new Outrage and "run it like you stole it" to be sure nothing comes apart. BTW, nothing did. Gotta love that Whaler construction. Like the old Porsche commercials said, There is no substitute.
Edited by DWinter on 09/17/10 - 3:58 PM
Posted by kamie on 09/17/10 - 7:53 PM
#10
is the dude any crazier than the person in the PWC?
Posted by joninnj on 09/17/10 - 8:43 PM
#11
kamie wrote:
is the dude any crazier than the person in the PWC?
Kamie, I would say yes because the PWC is designed to flip...:-) Not a 15 or 17 whaler. This was no doubt a dumb move even for someone wanting to make Jack Ass movie. And they had a helpless dog on board... and not wearing a life jacket.
I have been at this inlet many times and never saw rough water it like that.
Edited by joninnj on 09/17/10 - 8:47 PM
Posted by DownTonset on 09/18/10 - 3:44 AM
#12
What's not smart about it?
It looks to me like this guy is just trying to familiarize himself with his surroundings, and he seems to know exactly what he's doing. He is not attempting anything dangerous or goofy, and he looks to be in complete control of the situation. There's nothing stupid about practicing ways to handle new marine environments.
Deep-channel inlets aren't particularly scary if one has even a modicum of experience.
Edited by DownTonset on 09/18/10 - 4:02 AM
Posted by JohnnyCW on 09/18/10 - 6:59 AM
#13
Seems like he was handling things pretty well in the boat. As mentioned, I've been guilty of doing similar activities in my younger days. Now, try that same maneuvering over the bars on the outside of the inlet... thats stupid.
I've seen (and rescued) folks doing dumber stuff on clear calm days like pulling each other at 50+ mph on tubes.
As far as the PWC, they're a common site around Florida at the inlets when the wind-blown swells role in from passing Hurricanes. The biggest problem we've had is the PWC's crashing into each other in the limited visibility conditions when they lose each other in such high swells.
Posted by wezie on 09/18/10 - 2:09 PM
#14
When the gubermunt takes over all responsibility for your safety, they will tell you when to breathe, and how deeply.
From the video, this person is doing well and learning a lot of his abilities and that of the boat. Notice, there is very little tide rip. The waves are quite manageable.
There is one issue of judgement that I would question; when the crowd collected, the operator should have known one of the good people would object. After all, "that person is having fun".
The boat driver should have left then; or he could have just reported his boat stolen and known the cops wouldn't have any interest; there is no profit in that call.
The fall back for the cops is to issue citations; there is profit is that.
Posted by CES on 09/18/10 - 6:03 PM
#15
wezie wrote:
When the gubermunt takes over all responsibility for your safety, they will tell you when to breathe, and how deeply.
From the video, this person is doing well and learning a lot of his abilities and that of the boat. Notice, there is very little tide rip. The waves are quite manageable.
There is one issue of judgement that I would question; when the crowd collected, the operator should have known one of the good people would object. After all, "that person is having fun".
The boat driver should have left then; or he could have just reported his boat stolen and known the cops wouldn't have any interest; there is no profit in that call.
The fall back for the cops is to issue citations; there is profit is that.
I'm with ya 100% wezie!!
Posted by JohnnyCW on 09/18/10 - 6:53 PM
#16
As long as one's own choices don't have any detrimental effect on others, I'm with wezie and CES.
However, say the guy did broach his vessel and ended up clinging to a marker in the inlet. Somebody has to go save his arse and that puts others in danger. Not to mention fact he was playing around in navigable channel. Obviously he wasn't by himself out there as there was at least one PWC and likely others outside the inlet that will eventually come in. Maneuvering like that there in those conditions is a good way to cause a collision.
Posted by Mike-Conover on 09/19/10 - 6:22 AM
#17
Must confess that in my 'youth' I used to sneak off with Dad's 21 foot North American and roar out the Manasquan inlet. The 'thrill' was to get the boat airborne as we broke out into the ocean across the swells at the mouth of the inlet.
In hindsight... crazy. Then... what a rush!
Posted by flippa on 09/19/10 - 1:31 PM
#18
I agree with weezie on this too.
It's not like the guy is hot dogging & getting the boat out of the water. He is in complete control.
I enjoy surfing the waves myself; it is fun. Plus it's real important to know how to deal with the waves & how the boat peforms in it.
I question whether he should have his dog on board. I'm sure the dog isn't having a good time.
Posted by John Fyke on 09/19/10 - 6:53 PM
#19
I would do it any day of the week by myself. I have a shepherd that loves the water and the boat and even wears a life jacket but I wouldn't do it with him aboard.
Posted by msd58 on 09/19/10 - 7:52 PM
#20
Looks like a 17' to me