29' Larson sinks SW of S. Bass Sunday

[Drifter]

After many expert reviews, it has been determined that a single wave or a series of waves sunk my Larson Cabrio 29'. No drain tubes disconnected, both aft and mid bilges operating. Anchoring off the back, even on a nice day is a Bad idea and on lake Erie you are still are subject to other boat wakes.

There was a real current that day.

I will have a windlass and will not be anchoring off the back in any boat with a walk through stern door. Mine has a gap under it also, but believe me I have looked a lot of boats in the last month and there are a lot like mine including sea rays.

Hope everyone learns from my mistake and saves themselves an uncomfortable and expensive lesson. Thank God I didn't have some of my older friends out in late October.

Jeff

[Eyezcrazy]

Thanks for posting the update. Is your boat running now or were the engines damaged too? That sure was a nice looking boat.

[Drifter]

The estimate of repairs is finally done. Waiting on ins company response now. Rescue marine "pickled" both engines the next morning meaning they changed the oil and ran the engines up to temp and changed the oil again. Did this 3 times. Jeff Wilson at marine tch here in port Clinton / Catawba will fix it if it gets fixed. Engines and hull are in excellent condition. Everything electrical, pumps, wood or fabric will be replaced plus outdrive bearings and u joints etc.

Jeff has been at thIs a long time and has been very thorough.

[Hoss928]

I have been following this thread. It is insane to see the pics and YouTube video. Gives me a new respect for the water. And better attention to detail will be taken.