MacGregor Sailing Accident - Safety Reminder

[Maraquita]

Be Free-- I've never really timed the filling. I launch the boat, tie it to the public dock (or a local rock if I'm in the boonies) and go park the truck. It is full when I get back, so maybe ten minutes or less. Emptying it is a pain, however. I open it before I put it on the trailer and it will still be dripping when the boat is ready for the road. Here in Colorado we have an invasive species inspection program, and because the valve is not exactly at the bottom of the tank, when I move the boat to the inspection station after taking it down another large puddle always forms and I usually have to "discuss" with the inspector whether he will give me a seal or not.

[OverEasy]

Hi All!

Has anyone come across any official accident investigation report?

I’ve been looking but haven’t found anything as yet….. Wondering if there are any members closer to the incident area who may have seen something in a local paper?

Best Regards
Over Easy

[Sea Shadow]

I fill ballast early in the season and never empty it until the end.
I just don't see the benefit of running sans ballast.

Oh, I guess if you want to eek out more MPH or fuel economy it makes sense. I own a Mac not a Malibu and spend so much on other things, fuel is the least of my expenses.

Bottom line, I check weather and radar before heading out. Make sure all safety systems are ready.

So do I. If the boat is on the water, the ballast tank is full.

Likewise. I'm not racing anyway and prefer to be safe.