Tragedy on the Hudson River - Yamaha Boat Capsizes

[@mikescardino4431]

Hard to "like" a video of a tragedy but thank you for a thoughtful and important message to all boaters.

[@rommel-777]

Capt. Leon, I have also been following this story closely and thought of your video immediately where you went around the city. These boats have their sweet spot but also limits. Choppy waters are not best since we can't trim the engines. Too much weight, who knows if there was any experience with this type of boat, just a terrible situation all around. Pray for that poor family. God Bless you all.

[@1jkrieger]

Good reminder Captain Leon.

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Yeah, we could all use that now and then. Thanks Jeff.

[@mikemessana6268]

It’s so important that we all pay attention to the boat’s limits. Anyone will notice that as you start approaching the limit, the handling characteristics will start to change. The Captain should be cautious, aware, and comfortable operating the vessel, especially in waters that they are not familiar with. All we ever want is a fun and SAFE time with family and friends!

[@gramoofabits5668]

I have an AR250 it is rated at 12…. I hate having more than 6 on my boat

[@frankpalacios6021]

Sad, in addition to exceeding weight capacity- was the young boy and other person wear life jackets? I boat on Lake Lanier Georgia and unfortunately there are fatal accidents- user error, speeding and drinking, no life jackets ect.

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Reports indicate that the young boy was wearing a life jacket which may have contributed to him being stuck underneath, very sad.

[@vxnova1]

Yea this is a stark reminder that you have to be cruel to be kind sometimes, some people would have been unhappy if he didn’t take them on the boat, but they would have been alive.

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Really good point vxnova1!

[@Trigger_32]

As soon I heard number of occupants... I knew it was user error. I have an AR210 and its max persons in 9 or just under 2K lbs. IDK what the capacity of the newer 240's is but theres no way its 12 or more. Poor people that had no idea and just thought they were going to have a good time by getting on a doomed vessel.

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

Agreed Trigger, thanks for watching.

[@mgweir3252]

I have an SX210 and it says it accommodates 9 people. Maybe if half those people are children it would be fine. I like to fish from the boat so I move around a lot. I wouldn't have more than 4 on board if I am fishing.

[@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore]

For fishing I keep to 3 people, I know what you mean. Be safe.

[@mgweir3252]

@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore You too, brother.