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<blockquote data-quote="JMichael" data-source="post: 345410" data-attributes="member: 7544"><p>I haven't seen any numbers on it but I suspect you are 100% correct on that. I think the biggest reason for this is the fact that tin boats being smaller means they are less stable and more people end up in the water as a result of that. That's part of my reasoning for being more concerned about wearing a vest while trolling around vs running the big motor. I also think that if you were to hit a stump/log while traveling fast enough to be dangerous, you will be thrown forward or parallel to the side of the boat making it very difficult to sustain a hard impact with the side of the boat. Of course on boats with windshields or consoles, you've got plenty to make contact with on that type of accident. Falling over the side of the boat from losing your balance while standing might be a whole other story on striking the side of the boat though.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JMichael, post: 345410, member: 7544"] I haven't seen any numbers on it but I suspect you are 100% correct on that. I think the biggest reason for this is the fact that tin boats being smaller means they are less stable and more people end up in the water as a result of that. That's part of my reasoning for being more concerned about wearing a vest while trolling around vs running the big motor. I also think that if you were to hit a stump/log while traveling fast enough to be dangerous, you will be thrown forward or parallel to the side of the boat making it very difficult to sustain a hard impact with the side of the boat. Of course on boats with windshields or consoles, you've got plenty to make contact with on that type of accident. Falling over the side of the boat from losing your balance while standing might be a whole other story on striking the side of the boat though. [/QUOTE]
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