WOW ... how things can happen.
At least he had a good crew that noticed him missing after 2 mins. My crews would be hours before they noticed me gone.
Also when alone and have to Peeeee, as much as i hate to take the boat off plane, i now put the boat in Neutral! I used to take chances(still do, but not anymore with this), it is not worth going in the drink and watching the boat take off and i am not counting on a kill pull cord to work.
My luck the cord will break off without pulling the tab to kill the motor.
Be safe ... and always keep an eye on the crew ....
- Nick