GA Verdict 200m

[Old Yeller]

This certainly establishes the value of a Letter of Exemption from USCG :shock:

https://www.wesh.com/article/jury-a...-year-old-killed-in-boating-accident/37458424

There must be a lot more to this story; was the child riding on the bow dangling his feet; were they in rough water; was it truly a stability issue?

 

[Old Yeller]

Here's some back story on this verdict . . . I didn't know Mastercraft had also taken a big hit on one. No one wants to discuss design & testing :shock:

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/...y-experts-say-endanger-people-on-water/25022/

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/...-changed-by-2-tragic-boating-accidents/25012/

 

[qgator]

What’s interesting is that on most of the how riders I’ve driven, there is usually a statement stating front seating not be used when boat is in motion. Most people just ignore this.