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Coastal Laker · 07-29-2004, 11:04 AM

I could see how this could happen a number of ways and so I pay careful attention to the steps taken when I tow tubers myself:

This could happen if:

Tube is at swim platform while boarding and engine is running or
Tube is boarded at swim platform and engine power is used to move away from it. Dangling legs are still near the transom
Boat stops short while underway, causing tube to continue moving forward toward the stern of the boat (and propellers do not stop spinning instantly)
Operator drove too close to downed tuber in the water
Operator couldn't see downed tuber due to turning to port instead of starboard for retrieval (for starboard helms) which could cause #4 or worse
Just leaving the motor running while a person is climbing aboard or is in the water near the boat
Tow line gets caught and wraps around propeller, yanking the tube inward

I'm quite the fatalist and envision worst case scenarios with everything (although my friends consider me a positive person). So, I positively won't have any of these negative things happen on my watch.

07-29-2004, 11:04 AM	#7
Coastal Laker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the Beautiful Lakes Region of course! Posts: 130 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Thinking out loud... I could see how this could happen a number of ways and so I pay careful attention to the steps taken when I tow tubers myself: This could happen if: Tube is at swim platform while boarding and engine is running or Tube is boarded at swim platform and engine power is used to move away from it. Dangling legs are still near the transom Boat stops short while underway, causing tube to continue moving forward toward the stern of the boat (and propellers do not stop spinning instantly) Operator drove too close to downed tuber in the water Operator couldn't see downed tuber due to turning to port instead of starboard for retrieval (for starboard helms) which could cause #4 or worse Just leaving the motor running while a person is climbing aboard or is in the water near the boat Tow line gets caught and wraps around propeller, yanking the tube inward I'm quite the fatalist and envision worst case scenarios with everything (although my friends consider me a positive person). So, I positively won't have any of these negative things happen on my watch.