TOPIC: Dorsett crash in SF Bay

Dorsett crash in SF Bay 10 years 8 months ago #101255

DaveM Offline Contributing Member Posts: 48 Thank you received: 0	This from DAmartin at Golden State Glassics: sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2014/10/08/boat-crashes-in-san-franciscos-mission-bay-neighborhood-1-body-found/ Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dorsett crash in SF Bay 10 years 8 months ago #101256

Frederic Lynes Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 119 Karma: 11 Thank you received: 0	Man that sucks. Prayers for him and his family. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dorsett crash in SF Bay 10 years 8 months ago #101260

jigngrub Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 40 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Lots of questions on that one. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Dorsett crash in SF Bay 10 years 8 months ago #101535

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Like 99% of our old boats - there was no safety lanyard kill switch. One of these would have likely prevented the death of this man. I 100% will be putting one on my Reinell when I am getting it back together. They are very easy to install: Just put it in-line with the ignition switch. If you get thrown from the helm for whatever reason, power to the engine is cut. If you have ever been in a boat that digs into a large wave or other mishap, you are very well aware of how violently you can get tossed around.