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gb70
03-04-2009, 05:37 PM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090304/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/missing_boaters_nfl_108

I wonder if they still may be out there still?
wheelhop
03-04-2009, 05:39 PM
search was called off yesterday. Not much hope of them still being alive.
MosportGreen66
03-04-2009, 05:44 PM
Horrible news. My condolences
SUSQ
03-04-2009, 06:25 PM
Just awful. Hug your family today.
JJEH
03-05-2009, 01:16 AM
Really bad news http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Bill Pritchard
03-05-2009, 07:02 AM
That's made the news a lot out here in the Phoenix area because one of the three missing men, Marquis Cooper, was originally from Chandler AZ. His father has been the sports anchor on the local NBC TV affiliate here for many, many years, and is extremely well liked. Sad story for sure, but not too smart on the part of the four fishermen who were way too far offshore in too small of a boat http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
L30M20
03-05-2009, 07:47 AM
It's a shame and a mystery what happened to the others. The survivor was on my sons little league team a number of years ago, I coached him, good kid, quiet,good player. Hope he can get over it soon. Craig
Bill Rose
03-05-2009, 05:29 PM
I can't imagine being out in the ocean 25+ miles, in a 21' boat. My father an I go out no more than a few miles, and the boat is 28' long. Then the boat was anchored too. Plus there was a storm on it's way. When you're out that far, you don't have time to get back in, if the weather turns bad. The whole thing was a disaster waiting to happen. Very sad for the families.
CT Mark
03-05-2009, 05:50 PM
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I can't imagine being out in the ocean 25+ miles, in a 21' boat. My father an I go out no more than a few miles, and the boat is 28' long. Then the boat was anchored too. Plus there was a storm on it's way. When you're out that far, you don't have time to get back in, if the weather turns bad. The whole thing was a disaster waiting to happen. Very sad for the families.

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I'm with you Bill. I have a HUGE respect for the ocean. My boat is in a marina on LBI, NJ. Lots of fishermen there. Every Summer there is an accident...often fatal...that involves someone doing something stupid. To me, this one falls into that category. It made headlines because of the people involved but, sadly, this type of thing happens all the time. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
MosportGreen66
03-05-2009, 06:09 PM
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I can't imagine being out in the ocean 25+ miles, in a 21' boat. My father an I go out no more than a few miles, and the boat is 28' long. Then the boat was anchored too. Plus there was a storm on it's way. When you're out that far, you don't have time to get back in, if the weather turns bad. The whole thing was a disaster waiting to happen. Very sad for the families.

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In the Hamptons I've been out no more than five miles on a choppy day in a 32 footer. Man did it shake me up.
PeteLeathersac
03-05-2009, 06:37 PM
Terrible news...prayers and condolences to their family and friends..

As noted above, the ocean needs to be held in great respect or it's bite is often serious..
A few years back my best pal moved back to his roots in Cape Breton Canada to take over his family's Lobster/Crab boat business.. His tales of 'perfect storm' type high seas that appear out of nowhere and shaking hands goodbye w/ his shipmates on numerous occasions were enough for me to stay a landlubber..

~ Pete
Ngtflyr
03-06-2009, 06:48 AM
I flew 3 years with the Coast Guard out of New Orleans, happens all the time. You would be surprised how many people drown that don't make the news. Poor planning(ie check the weather forecast), inadequate or no training, poorly maintained boats, or plain stupidity, usually a combination of all the above + throw in some beers.