Runaway boat in Gilford

upthesaukee · 07-05-2024, 09:23 AM

I guess the lanyard law doesn't apply...until you need it!

Dave

Cobalt 25 · 07-05-2024, 08:31 PM

In a situation like that I believe jumping into the boat is certainly NOT recommended.

A much safer response would be to throw a line (floating, if possible or one with fenders tied to both ends) in the path of the circling boat. The line, if thrown properly- it might take more than one attempt, will get fouled in the prop- thus stopping the boat safely.

New Hampshire Marine Patrol- your thoughts? Best course of action?

Rich · 07-06-2024, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobalt 25

In a situation like that I believe jumping into the boat is certainly NOT recommended.

A much safer response would be to throw a line (floating, if possible or one with fenders tied to both ends) in the path of the circling boat. The line, if thrown properly- it might take more than one attempt, will get fouled in the prop- thus stopping the boat safely.

New Hampshire Marine Patrol- your thoughts? Best course of action?

They tried to throw a line, unfortunately it didn't work.

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07-05-2024, 08:31 PM	#2
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 226 Thanks: 227 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	In a situation like that I believe jumping into the boat is certainly NOT recommended. A much safer response would be to throw a line (floating, if possible or one with fenders tied to both ends) in the path of the circling boat. The line, if thrown properly- it might take more than one attempt, will get fouled in the prop- thus stopping the boat safely. New Hampshire Marine Patrol- your thoughts? Best course of action?