If you were in So Fl in '91 you know that a fence pole can go through the walls of a house unscathed, even a 2x4 can. I doubt the buoy itself was...
Very good point. Thinking about it, the only boat I can remember working with a lock on the engine room was a 51 Bertram. When I'd get to the...
A lot of people here are envisioning the boat hitting the buoy. Think more in terms a it running into a 3" diameter, blunt ended steel spear....
Unless someone is trying to sabotage you it's your bridge that trouble will head for. The only one going to your engine room is your mechanic or...
The odds of you earning a living as crew in this economy and at your age is between zero and none. It's real hard for a captain your age to get...
Wouldn't want that door locked underway and those locks a near useless agaiinst break-ins.
a) the F/V is registered at 33 net tons as opposed to the Berts 41. b) you would hook up a sinking 41 ton boat to the boat you need to make a...
Vessel Name: PACIFICS USCG Doc. No.: 1026244 Vessel Service: COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSEL IMO Number: 8938693 Trade Indicator: Fishery Call...
We all know that everybody gets better looking around closing time.:D
Tying off to a 41 ton anchor heading for the bottom is a good way to send 2 boats down.:eek:
That would have put it near flat calm (maybe 3') at the location on 11/6. Must say I was hoping to see the bottom peeled back indicating that...
I believe I'd heard that seas that day were under 5'. Quite frankly I've run downhill in 8's with many boats and never saw water come over my...
OTP, You're a bit new to the party to be complaining about the music. Two things should be noted about the transom damage: 1) even without speed...
The buoy's mast stands about 12' above the water and rocks. If the boat came down as the buoy leaned toward it that would put the mast at just...
Henning and I see that damage with way different eyes. That is why (as usual) the lawyers are going to do well on this.
IMHO that looks like the bow was impacted high and pealed back. Not good for the captain. No matter what was hit it wasn't submerged. I can...
You might want to check post #3
A diesel course is a beautiful thing, but that's only a small portion of what you'll be dealing with. I generally describe the systems on a boat...
Ahem! My wife's Italian.:rolleyes: Then again she too has her moments.:D DK about the Canadian licensing regs, but from what you described in...
DK the GT for the 60 Pred, but it should be considerably under 100GT. Don't count on bow & stern thrusters. That's amature time. The trick to...
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