Mistakes, errors of judgement and breakdowns do happen, the concequences on Breydon however can result in the pictures we have seen recently.
Owners & Hirers do make mistakes, know I have and I have yet to meet many people that can be classified as "Peter Perfect".
From what I have seen and reported the Hire Industry do go out of their way the ensure that their clients are given the full facts and I am sure they will have backup documentation of what to do in emergencies in the boats hand over log.
Yes there can be bad owners & hirers, however with owners if they damage the boat or others boats in the end they pay for it one way or another.
A tidy boat, is usually an indication that it is well run no matter of its age and that its crew does care about the boat.
Regards
Alan