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Don,

the issue is not on blaming the boat. Accidents, poor maintenance, age, sea conditions, experience etc could lead to mishap. This is not the first seacraft that flips over. If they boat has foam on the sides, it should keep ot from flipping over. it is one thing that your boat is taking on water and it is another if you are clinging on the bottom of your boat. for myself, adding foam to the side is cheap insurance.