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Cracking waves and breaking stories...

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by YachtForums, Mar 26, 2013.

  1. YachtForums, Mar 26, 2013
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    I had to cringe at the sensationalism by Mail Online (and the media in general) when I saw this story about a reported $1,000,000 dollar Donzi that cracked in half while wave jumping. My guess is they think fewer people would read the article if it was a $150,000 Donzi, which is a more realistic value... :rolleyes:

    Whatever the case, it's clear the owner/operator has more dollars than sense. And now, the half-wit has half a boat...

    Not a Don Aronow built Donzi!
  2. Old Phart, Mar 26, 2013
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  3. Yacht News, Mar 26, 2013
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    Not sure the boat was thrown 40-feet into the air though
  4. YachtForums, Mar 26, 2013
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    My bad. :eek:
  5. Beau, Mar 26, 2013
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    Imagine if you're on the other side coming in?
  6. Old Phart, Mar 26, 2013
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  7. alloyed2sea, Mar 26, 2013
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  8. YachtForums, Mar 26, 2013
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    A link to YF on YF wouldn't have much SEO value, but I'm appreciative that you always reference threads on YF and rarely, if ever, post external links. Might have to throw an extra shirt in the mail to you. :)
  9. CTdave, Apr 9, 2013
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    Clearly not an Outerlimits!

    He needs one of these for water like that! I'll even give him driving lessons;)
    Funny, I just pulled up this pic from 10 years ago & my back started hurting again! LOL

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  10. YachtForums, Apr 9, 2013
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    If I recall, cracking hulls isn't off Limits to Outer, either? ;)

    Good to see you on the forum old friend. Let me know the next time the Sailor Returns.
  11. ScrumpyVixen, Apr 9, 2013
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    Thats a great picture - thanks for posting.
    When you sold it i assume you advertised as: one owner, mature lady who used it access her home on the rivier.
  12. kelpy, Apr 14, 2013
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    Thank God it's a Bertram.

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  13. Capt Ralph, Apr 14, 2013
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    Yep.

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  14. MaxPower, Apr 14, 2013
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  15. wscott52, Apr 15, 2013
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    Thank God it's a painting.
  16. kelpy, Apr 15, 2013
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    Yes, it is a painting. Yes, the artist certainly exercised creative license in recreating the actual event. That being said, I think it is a great image and would love to have the original hanging in the house.

    Most Bertram owners have said those very words when at sea in bad conditions. I know I have.
  17. wscott52, Apr 16, 2013
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    Bertram or not if that was real he was in big trouble. I've never owned a Bertram but have had friends who did and like you they loved them. Going offshore with them it's easy to see why.
  18. Capt Ralph, Apr 16, 2013
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    Yep

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  19. CTdave, Apr 23, 2013
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    Will do!!
  20. CTdave, Apr 23, 2013
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    Just on Sundays, to and from church....... LOL!!!