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I’ve been poring over details of the Michael Percy and Judd Miller case from 1975, and something that's caught my attention is the fact that the lobster boat was found anchored with the hatch cover removed. Could it have overheated, leading to some kind of emergency situation? I know the Coast Guard suggested that hypothermia is a big factor due to the 40°F water, but I'm puzzled by what exactly happened on that boat. Did one of them go into the skiff to get help or try to fix something on board, and then things went south from there?
Additionally, what about the original police files being lost? A total case bummer. It makes you wonder how much information about their final hours was in there that could have told us more. Maybe someone with better knowledge about marine incidents can offer some insight on whether an overheating engine could have sparked all of this. Plus, I can’t help but think about the potential for a submerged area in the bay—could it truly make recovering their bodies impossible? It’s all so frustrating.
Has anyone looked into the possibility of mechanical issues with the lobster boat? It seems peculiar that the hatch cover was removed when the boat was found. Could it point to them having troubles on board that wasn't just overheating? Maybe they were trying to fix something when things went south? I've read a bit about boats and overheating issues might prompt someone to remove the hatch cover for ventilation. But that boat was brand new to them—could they have missed something critical during the purchase or just overlooked a safety defect? It feels odd that both men vanished without a trace, and while it's likely they went into the water, the details around the boat's condition might hold some clues we haven't fully considered. Is it possible to cross-reference this with any mechanical failure reports or similar incidents from that time? It might be a long shot, but worth a thought.