LiFePO4 batteries and capsizing

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by PapaDave

I don't worry too much about capsizing, I watch the weather, swell, and the wind waves and if it looks iffy then I don't go out. If I'm out and the weather turns ugly, then I head in.

I have a PA14, fairly stable, have a small motor on it to get me out/in a little faster. Unless I get attacked by a large shark (1.0% possible), or experience a tsunami (0.1%) or get hit by a sailboat/yacht/jet ski (10%) then I'm good.

I like the way you rated the percentage of possible risks.

In Florida, The risk of getting hit by a irresponsible boater is by far my greatest concern. 10% chance of getting hit implies 1 out of 10 trips. I have had some close calls, but thankfully it has yet to happen to me. I have had large sharks attack my kayak on 4 occasions.

The dangers rate differently in my waters: Attack by a large shark (2% possible), experience a tsunami (.0001%) possible, getting hit by an irresponsible boater (.01%), getting hit by a sudden high wind rain squall (4%) Chance of flipping in the surf (5%).