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Mac 26x
While I would never defend the construction of a MacGregor nor would I suggest that anyone on this planet buy one, it would appear that this boat had on board, more passengers than it was designed to safely transport. If the average adult weighed 150 lb for example (1200 lb) and those passengers were grouped on one side of the vessel, I could easily imagine how this could negatively affect the vessel''s balance and cause the boat to capsize.
I think the lesson to be learned here is, know the passenger capacity of your vessel and see to it that each person has a PFD. Not knowing more facts about this situation other than those given in the post above, it appears as if the skipper was negligent.
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