Woman struck by propeller sues Chaparral

[Trevor]

I was there when it happened. From what I heard was that she jumped of the boat when the operator was backing the boat up to tie up to another boat. It was a rented boat.

[mikeg205]

Originally Posted by Quinten

Why are you americans always blame the manufacture????
People need to learn operating a boat before playingith it !!!

Unfortunately...too many people follow the money trail. As much as I hate regulation, I do believe there should be a minimal boating license. I boat in Canada and have to at least have a boaters safety competency card...yah like don't smoke while putting fuel in craft.

This is so like the MSM always calling out SUV's in accidents. Would the MSM give some grace tot he SUV if a duelly creamed it?

Gratefully, there are less injuries on the water than in every day auto traffic. After a day on the water, I usually forget how many times I have said to myself "really" after seeing some goof really do something stupid with a boat or PWC.

I bet the victim (sorry for her injuries) didn't think twice jumping in the water behind the Chapparal - she should have know better - she should be educated that inboards are safer because the prop is way under and the swim deck most likely would have bumped her away...at least the marketing indicates that...

[ski/hunt]

You rock willy!!
I'm sorry but I feel nothing for complete STUPID!!! She jumped out of a running boat (who's fault?) She Swam to the back of a RUNNING boat!! (who's fault?)
He'll I'm as much to blame for this as the pigs who fly around the moon!!!
You jumped into danger and now you got no arm to show for it!! Story over be glad your STUPID head wasn't cut off----live on!!

[willyt]

Originally Posted by mgorczak1

youch!!!..

I bet getting hit with a propeller hurts more.

Looks like chaparral is drinking from the same cup of tea that we are. Wonder if the lawyers are going to successfully pitch it to a jury this time too. Judgements can sure take an arm an a leg these days.

[Trevor]

Originally Posted by GT500 MC

Don't even get me started. That sounds like one big cluster****. And quite honestly, IMO, it's both the driver and the swimmers fault. Look in the mirror and take some accountability. Let me guess--no mention of adult beverages??

This Happend at 9 or 10am so no one was drinking at this time.

[mikeg205]

Originally Posted by willyt

I bet getting hit with a propeller hurts more.

Looks like chappell is drinking from the same cup of tea that we are. Wonder if the lawyers are going to successfully pitch it to a jury this time too. Judgements can sure take an arm an a leg these days.

You're right willy.....

[ski/hunt]

Originally Posted by Trevor

This Happend at 9 or 10am so no one was drinking at this time.

Ya that's cause "official" drinking time is at 5:00 p.m. and EVERYONE follows the rules!!

[aquaman]

Originally Posted by Trevor

This Happend at 9 or 10am so no one was drinking at this time.

Some people do stupid things when they drink alcohol. Some people just do stupid things.

[ski/hunt]

You know ALL potheads wait to smoke until 4:20p.m. too......

[aquaman]

Originally Posted by ski/hunt

Ya that's cause "official" drinking time is at 5:00 p.m. and EVERYONE follows the rules!!

Could she have been Hungover from the night before?