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Cobalt · 03-14-2008, 02:34 PM

Most agree that we are responsible for our actions, and unfortunately, we sometimes pay a very high price for mistakes. I am not in a position to ascertain fault, but there is an issue that was mentioned in the article regarding the weather conditons.

I was standing by my dock the night of the accident and saw the Mount heading into the Broads. It was extremely windy accompanied by very high waves. It was one of the worst nights for boating in my opinion. My wife questioned whether even the Mount should be out on this night. At the time, I tought the displacement and size of the Mount could handle it.

I feel that a fair number who attend a costume party on the Mount are looking for a fun time, and like it or not, drinking or whatever become part of the celebration. I wonder what effect, if any, the wind and waves had on the stability of the Mount, and if a rolling and pitching deck contributed to this accident? If so, the wisdom of taking the Mount out on this night may be in question.

03-14-2008, 02:34 PM	#17
Cobalt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 130 Thanks: 70 Thanked 33 Times in 25 Posts	Rough Weather Most agree that we are responsible for our actions, and unfortunately, we sometimes pay a very high price for mistakes. I am not in a position to ascertain fault, but there is an issue that was mentioned in the article regarding the weather conditons. I was standing by my dock the night of the accident and saw the Mount heading into the Broads. It was extremely windy accompanied by very high waves. It was one of the worst nights for boating in my opinion. My wife questioned whether even the Mount should be out on this night. At the time, I tought the displacement and size of the Mount could handle it. I feel that a fair number who attend a costume party on the Mount are looking for a fun time, and like it or not, drinking or whatever become part of the celebration. I wonder what effect, if any, the wind and waves had on the stability of the Mount, and if a rolling and pitching deck contributed to this accident? If so, the wisdom of taking the Mount out on this night may be in question.