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 Bass boat seat belts
#4883792
05/20/10 03:18 PM
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 138
West Coaster
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Outdoorsman
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OK guy's go easy on me here. First off I'm not a speed freak in a bass boat with that said I have seen non boaters and boaters fly out of bass boats in front of me while getting back to weight ins on time and going to a fishin hole,my butts been off of the seat way to many times rideing shotgun and driving, especially when I'm by myself. Sure your gonna say slow down. Again I'm not a speed freak.But what about when a boat "hooks" that dredded cruzer wake,or that guy who hits you in the front bow at the blind corner flying. My next bass boat will have seat belts. Thats right.A set for me and a set for my nonboater. Whatcha think?
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Re: Bass boat seat belts
[Re: West Coaster]
#4883807
05/20/10 03:21 PM
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 124
bassindawg
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What if the boat flips over, and you can't get out of the belt?
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Re: Bass boat seat belts
[Re: West Coaster]
#4883814
05/20/10 03:23 PM
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 75
dskelly7
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I've always wondered why seat belts are not an option for bass boats. Can someone enlighten me? Can they be installed and if so where would you find them?
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Re: Bass boat seat belts
[Re: bassindawg]
#4883836
05/20/10 03:26 PM
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 32,739
HasBen
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No way. My boat will run over 90 and I will risk the possibility of a hook or flip before I would be strapped into the seat. Get a good, secure pfd and have abundant, secure hand holds on the boat for your passenger. It also goes without saying, don't take chances and be aware of everything going on around you. But seat belts, no way.
“ When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting.”. Steve McQueen
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Re: Bass boat seat belts
[Re: HasBen]
#4883892
05/20/10 03:35 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 89
bwdorman
Outdoorsman
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what kind of boat do you have that will go 90? Thats crazy fast.
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Re: Bass boat seat belts
[Re: bassindawg]
#4883903
05/20/10 03:36 PM
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 16,679
Lake Fork Guide
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What if the boat flips over, and you can't get out of the belt? i have thaught of doing a few types for non boaters/passengers that will realease like a mustang life jacket when submerged...that way if u flip it auto releases
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Re: Bass boat seat belts
[Re: bwdorman]
#4883913
05/20/10 03:38 PM
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HasBen
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what kind of boat do you have that will go 90? Thats crazy fast. Allison XB21 w/300XS
“ When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting.”. Steve McQueen
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Re: Bass boat seat belts
[Re: bwdorman]
#4883934
05/20/10 03:40 PM
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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 7,095
Texan4Liberty
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Life Jackets and kill switch attached are all a sensable boat driver should need.
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know when to go fishing.
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Re: Bass boat seat belts
[Re: Texan4Liberty]
#4883955
05/20/10 03:43 PM
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,411
Scott N
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I would not want to be strapped in to an upside down boat.
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Re: Bass boat seat belts
[Re: Texan4Liberty]
#4883960
05/20/10 03:44 PM
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 3,870
COHLMEYER
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I dont know that i would want one on.
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Re: Bass boat seat belts
[Re: Lake Fork Guide]
#4884052
05/20/10 04:01 PM
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JG ZX250
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What if the boat flips over, and you can't get out of the belt? i have thaught of doing a few types that will realease like a mustang life jacket when submerged...that way if u flip it auto releases What if the boat flips over, and you can't get out of the belt? i have thaught of doing a few types that will realease like a mustang life jacket when submerged...that way if u flip it auto releases Have you worn your Mustang Life jacket in the rain? It goes off. Now think about your seat belt. While your putting seat belts in boats, put em on motorcycles as well.
Taking 5 to the weigh-in occurs when opportunity meets successful execution of one's preparation.
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Re: Bass boat seat belts
[Re: JG ZX250]
#4884064
05/20/10 04:03 PM
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Posts: 1,163
holsterguy
Extreme Angler
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Re: Bass boat seat belts
[Re: holsterguy]
#4884124
05/20/10 04:15 PM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 2,721
brokenjeep
Extreme Angler
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How many people have actually turned their boats over? And how many people have been thrown out or at least thrown around?
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Re: Bass boat seat belts
[Re: brokenjeep]
#4884148
05/20/10 04:20 PM
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 395
basstracker721
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Ain't that like seatbelts on a motorcycle or 4 wheeler. I'd rather install handles to hold on to.
  "Those who rob Peter to pay Paul, can ALWAYS count on the support of Paul."
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Re: Bass boat seat belts
[Re: basstracker721]
#4884154
05/20/10 04:20 PM
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Posts: 395
basstracker721
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of course my boat only goes like 25 so..LOL!
"Those who rob Peter to pay Paul, can ALWAYS count on the support of Paul."
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