Thread: Missing Boater on Lake Beauclair

Originally Posted by flycaster

Crews searching for missing boater near Mount Dora | Local News - WESH Home

This sounds like the "dead-Man" switch control was not utilized.
If you boat alone you should never disregard this safety feature, Also a life vest should be considered as "YOUR TICKET HOME"

I think it's called a kill switch. If you're dead, and still in the same place, it won't kill the engine no matter what you attach it to. Just sayin'. But so sorry to hear about the missing boater.

Sorry to hear this sort of thing. Always need to hookup that kill switch and wear your PFD.
Prayers are sent for him and his family.

Sad news..... Why would anyone be out in 20+ mph wind..... Prayers for the family and friends

Originally Posted by Slab

I think it's called a kill switch. If you're dead, and still in the same place, it won't kill the engine no matter what you attach it to. Just sayin'. But so sorry to hear about the missing boater.

Well its obvious he either fell out or was ejected from the boat somehow.....kill switch was not being used as boat was found running in circles....its possible for the boat to run over you like that.....dead or not that would not be good. Flycaster is right....use your kill switch and wear your life jacket.

Sad story for sure.

I was out in Beauclaire in 20 mph winds but I drive a barge
I also was on the southwest side.out of the wind
I saw 2 boats only this morning that even from a distance looked too all to be there
I just went out to the lake and NO SEARCH IS GOING ON NOW. has been t7rned.over to orange coumty. I have left a message for them so I can tell them where the 2 boats were thisowning hopefully give the a.more accurate starting point .

Originally Posted by "G"

Well its obvious he either fell out or was ejected from the boat somehow.....kill switch was not being used as boat was found running in circles....its possible for the boat to run over you like that.....dead or not that would not be good. Flycaster is right....use your kill switch and wear your life jacket.

where did u get the info the boat was found running ? wasn't on the news.

but they just now posted it on the web. they also say they are working throughout the night but I just went out to thd.Lake an hour ago and nobody is there searching