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Originally Posted by pm203
The majority of performance boaters are courteous,law abiding proffessional people whom are not to blame.
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Here's a "new-new" manslaughter case -- found this morning. (Performance
driver left the scene -- again)
"The driver of the second boat, Rush, owner of Rush Performance Boats, left the area on foot and returned to California. His 2 passengers Don Kramer 52, Norco, Ca, and Steve Shoop 44, of Minnesota were not injured. Rush, accompanied by his lawyer, surrendered to La Paz County authorities on Sunday, September 21st and is being held in lieu of 1 million dollars bond. He faces charges of leaving the scene of a fatal boat collision."
"The fourth did die en route, and Grier did flee the scene. At impact he got pitched out over the deck, his friend Don got thrown out also but was not hurt, the other passenger stayed in the boat but got knocked out but was ok afterwards"
I'd give the site, but there is bad language on that "performance
boat" forum. (Bad language plus risk-taking practices at another "offshore-only" site). Here's some comments from the "performance-boat" forum:
"That 'thrill the crowd' feeling is NOTHING when lives are at risk."
"You are right that he is a victim also. Its sad to say that all 4 kids died, but accidents do happen."
"Grier is an accomplished (professional) driver that has been active in the racing community for decades. His driving abilities have been well documented throughout his racing career."
"Are they really going to get serious about busting the hot boats?"
"Are any of you guys gonna change the way you act out on the water? (hot passes, engine mods, etc.)"
And on "cleaning up" performance boats -- same site:
"This will pass like always, I've seen this many times before on the river, you get a new [MP] guy that comes in and he's got a big head and he's going to "clean up the river". He don't realize that all this harrassment drives people away and that's bad for business and next thing you know there's all kinds of complaints and he gets tuned down!..Just take a litle time that's all!.."
"When my dad gets in trouble the first place he goes is the ice chest..."
How's that
Westlaw boating-Manslaughter case search coming? Seems like "leaving the scene" is the smart approach to performance / Offshore boating "mishaps".
Perhaps they're teaching that now?