Coast Guard Contractor Warns on Bay Boat Design

[wishin i was fishin]

"Bay boats" that is a stretch. The obviously dont know boat hulls in the article.

From the tests they talk about the lack of chines on the hull and a smooth bottom as a major factor. I have always run aluminum hulls till recently. They slide and would try and buck you out before sliding due to the chines.

Also, about the video, those guys were expecting the boats to spin out. They were waiting to cut the throttle.

A captain would be holding on to try and stay with the boat and would take a second or two to get to the throttle.

Now put that on the water the boat spins and someone gets thrown. The boat is now at throttle heading straight for the person in the water feet away. No good.

Also be cautious when following one of these boats.