Operator inexperience or error—It’s not unusual for people to get at the helm of a powerboat without any training or experience. That can lead to excessive speed, inability to handle the boat, difficulty stopping or turning, or challenges avoiding other boats or objects in the water.
2. Horseplay or reckless boating—It’s fairly common for boaters to travel at high rates of speed or take risks while at the helm.
3. Alcohol-related incidents—Unfortunately, because boating is a leisure activity, it’s often combined with alcohol, impairing judgment and reaction times.
4. Dangerous or defective equipment or parts—Faulty throttles or poorly designed or manufactured motors, propellers, and other parts.
5. Failure to maintain a boat or watercraft
6. Waterway hazards—Hidden pylons, docks, buoys, or other objects, or shallow spots, diving platforms or other objects in the water