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Tragic youth sailing accident
Thank you for your kind reply. You make several excellent points. The way you said, "in the UK" makes me think you may be there. As to your comment about engine manufacturers not embracing propeller guards as an option - > "Nor do I see outboard engine manufacturers embracing prop guards...- PropellerSafety
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- Forum: Sailing Anarchy
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Tragic youth sailing accident
We agree it is not a simple issue, but better coordination between the parties involved (boat builders, drive manufacturers, propeller guard manufacturers, national youth sailing organizations, yacht clubs, etc) could make it a much simpler issue. We also agree decisions should not be made in...- PropellerSafety
- Post #103
- Forum: Sailing Anarchy
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Tragic youth sailing accident
I encourage you not to fall into the same trap the boating industry often uses to deflect attention. They say we have not seen any accidents EXACTLY like this one for a long time (not the same boat builder, the same horsepower, the same type of drive, fatality, within the last 5 years, etc)...- PropellerSafety
- Post #101
- Forum: Sailing Anarchy
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Tragic youth sailing accident
We have been closely following many aspects of boat propeller safety since 1990 (PropellerSafety.com) including those making pro or anti statements about the use of propeller guards. It is well known that propeller guards are an emotionally charged issue among those in the boating industry just...- PropellerSafety
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- Forum: Sailing Anarchy
