cmh_sprint Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Boat was taking part in a speed contest on Lake of the Ozarks. The guy driving is lucky nobody was seriously hurt or killed. I question his skills because he either didn't have the boat trimmed out properly or had no idea how to deal with the wake of the other boat. A 38' Fountain should not have pitched like that if properly driven.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQpq1_pfIgk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thGix Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I question the fact that if your in a speed contest why so may occupants. Also why are they standing up. Boat under power= sit the fuck down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 That dude ?!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nautical1 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I question the fact that if your in a speed contest why so may occupants. Also why are they standing up. Boat under power= sit the fuck down.I was going to say the same thing. And I wouldn't doubt the guy had no idea how to control his boat, most people with a boat don't have the slightest clue about what to do and it's scary that almost anyone can buy a boat and take it out without a license. Growing up in a boating family and always being on lake erie and around the islands I have seen some crazy shit and I'd say boating is kind of like owning a motorcycle, some people truly learn and enjoy it and try to stay safe, while the majority do it because it looks fun and they think they look cool doing it and disregard their safety and everyone around them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Dont think he will do that again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 That dude ?!? LMAO! On a serious note...What is a "fountain"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 On a serious note...What is a "fountain"?A speedboat manufacturer.Also, how do you know this was a speed contest...Any normal sponsored event, all passengers would be required to wear life jackets.Finally, he completely failed at managing that wake. Definitely chose the wrong approach angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 guys at work showed this to me....they had broken it down into individual impacts. Watch the guy in the blue shirt, takes 3 hits to the face. Girl in the pink gets KO on the second good impact.Crazy...I'll stick to two wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaposer Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Plenty of discussion of this over on oso. One of the occupants even involved in the discussion. Not an organized speed event, just happened the same weekend as the big shootout there.Most important thing, that blonde in the yellow bikini? She's either 48 or 49 by the police report! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslocum Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Yeah you definitely have to be sharp when running a boat at speed. I only have a 24' boat that runs about 65 but at speed you have to be aware or you can get f'd up. This guy was probably running with some boats to either side of him and got crossed up in there wakes. When he should have gotten directly behind them or gone through the wakes closer to perpendicular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadTrainDriver Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Only thing funnier would be if they flipped and all died...Dumbasses, all of them.Rule #1. If someone starts recording what you're doing, stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 ^ half of youtube wouldn't exist if people followed rule #1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I know nothing about boating. I have no input as to his skills or lack thereof, I just watched hoping to see bikini tops get knocked offI want my 44 seconds back, there was no money shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habi Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 ^ The one chic had a broken eye socket. Does that count? This made the national news yesterday. The news lies like no tomorrow but they showed the lake choppy as hell that day and I don't believe they were racing anyone. It was just an asshole pilot who probably regrets going full throttle after all the charges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Retard. His types why boat ramps suck if your In a hurry or hilarious if your not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 (edited) yoww, hard hits. Even hard roll. Sunglasses explode off passenger's faces and fly away.What the heck was he doing chopping the throttle full on and off? durrrrdubstep edit:[ame] [/ame]long version of original here edit:Video Released of Boat Wake Injuries at Lake of OzarksThe news cameraman was hitching a ride, and attached a camera for the ride to a restaurant. Edited September 6, 2012 by ReconRat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslocum Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 If it was that choppy the throttle on and off is when the boat and drives actually comes out of the water as to not over rev the motors. Although I only chop my throttle a little bit not fully off when the boat gets air borne:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrant Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 The full on full off is a big problem, throws off the balance of the boat too. Could also possibly lead to a prop blowing out the water. Tres Martin, put up his suggestion in that thread if your a member there.RS, you on OSO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 yoww, hard hits. Even hard roll. Sunglasses explode off passenger's faces and fly away.What the heck was he doing chopping the throttle full on and off? durrrrdubstep edit: Hillarious version for 2 reasons, shows how the driver looks like he gets knocked out from an invisible punch and the incredible water facial the woman in the green bikini gets. LMAO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Ok, I can understand the throttle chop for over revving the prop. Although couldn't control throttle fast enough for the situation. He's lucky he wasn't knocked out with the throttle full on. Do these boats use throttle lanyards or deadman switches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrant Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 (edited) Most of the high performance ones do. That one I cannot tell, but hearing the chirps after the engines stall / die make me think there is.As you ask, I will only mention 1 of the reasons for loss of control, many factors play into but this could have been avoided. The throttle motion used and release of the throttle,(power) cause weight to shift forward, physics allow stern weight and weight from cockpit loaded with passengers to continue forward motion. result is stern wants to pass bow as forward nose has become parasitic to water, exagerated from vessel taking false keel on both sides. sorry for delay but done this while in airport. Safe boating! Edited September 6, 2012 by Hydrant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmanlyst Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I see your boat wreck and raise you the remix of said boat wreck. Watch the whole video. [ame] [/ame] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Ok, I can understand the throttle chop for over revving the prop. Although couldn't control throttle fast enough for the situation. He's lucky he wasn't knocked out with the throttle full on. Do these boats use throttle lanyards or deadman switches?that was one of my first questions when watching the video....there has to be some safety mechanism to keep the boat from going WOT with no one in control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslocum Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I believe most performance boats have a safety switch. Mine is right below my steering wheel. When running hard or in rough water I'll tether it to my self and if you get bounced away from the wheel it will kill the motors. It's similiar concept as the jet skis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 yoww, hard hits. Even hard roll. Sunglasses explode off passenger's faces and fly away.What the heck was he doing chopping the throttle full on and off? durrrrdubstep edit: long version of original here edit:Video Released of Boat Wake Injuries at Lake of OzarksThe news cameraman was hitching a ride, and attached a camera for the ride to a restaurant.I see your boat wreck and raise you the remix of said boat wreck. Watch the whole video. ^^^^ FAIL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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