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Par Four · 07-24-2006, 09:33 PM

Glad to hear that the folks involved in the accident are safe.

It serves as yet another reminder to me to be safe in all aspects of boating and waterfront activities.

Each year that goes by I realize more and more the huge responsibility that I assume each and every time I "turn the key". The pre-launch safety list. The navigation skills learned and practised. The ability to safely drive the boat in bad conditions of wind, rain, wakes. To drive safely at night. To handle the boat well when docking or close maneuvering.

All of these are important, but I will admit to having a more casual attitude about re-fueling and running the blower for 4 minutes prior to re-starting. After all, "when was the last time you even heard of a boat catching on fire after gassing up"? Well, this was my wakeup call.

Again, awfully glad to re-learn this lesson...

07-24-2006, 09:33 PM	#21
Par Four Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central MA Posts: 77 Thanks: 23 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	A reminder to me Glad to hear that the folks involved in the accident are safe. It serves as yet another reminder to me to be safe in all aspects of boating and waterfront activities. Each year that goes by I realize more and more the huge responsibility that I assume each and every time I "turn the key". The pre-launch safety list. The navigation skills learned and practised. The ability to safely drive the boat in bad conditions of wind, rain, wakes. To drive safely at night. To handle the boat well when docking or close maneuvering. All of these are important, but I will admit to having a more casual attitude about re-fueling and running the blower for 4 minutes prior to re-starting. After all, "when was the last time you even heard of a boat catching on fire after gassing up"? Well, this was my wakeup call. Again, awfully glad to re-learn this lesson...