Propeller
Why are we ignoring the Meredith accident other than it is very very bad for your argument?
Jarhead
Obviously there are less fatalities in boats over 26'. These boats are a very small percentage of all boats.
The Coast Guard stats are based on the boat you are IN. So if a GFBL runs over 2 people in a 12' skiff, it is recorded as 2 deaths in a vessels under 16'.
Canoes have a very high fatality rate. However only the occupants of the canoe are at risk. I don't think my family or I are in any danger from irresponsible or drunken canoe operators.
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