Any news?
Up to date - http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/692463-help-my-schoolmate-lost-sea-reward-150.html
6 days now 
That’s a long time in the water. Still praying for them, still possible.
Let me ask yall this question, because I don’t know and somebody does. The boat was found in 2 days, 67 miles east of Jupiter (good lesson to remember, stay with the boat). Wouldn’t 68 miles east of Jupiter be on the other side of the Gulf Stream? Is there a slight counter current that runs opposite on the other side, like it does in some places on the inside?
I’m pretty sure the Navy, CG, HS, DNRs and everybody else involved are smarter than I am and have taken all this into account, but I think I’d be looking hard in the northern Bahamas too.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
The CG guy doing the Pan Pan’s on the Jax feed a few days ago didn’t sound too smart. You could hardly understand him while giving a very important message for vessels in the area to be on the alert for the kids.
spec
1980 Skandia 21 w/ '93 JohnRude 150 gas drinker
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Originally posted by Cracker Larry6 days now
Let me ask yall this question, because I don’t know and somebody does. The boat was found in 2 days, 67 miles east of Jupiter (good lesson to remember, stay with the boat). Wouldn’t 68 miles east of Jupiter be on the other side of the Gulf Stream? Is there a slight counter current that runs opposite on the other side, like it does in some places on the inside?
I’m pretty sure the Navy, CG, HS, DNRs and everybody else involved are smarter than I am and have taken all this into account, but I think I’d be looking hard in the northern Bahamas too.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
Actually the boat was found 67 miles off of Ponce Inlet ( New Smyrna area of central fl). That is one strong current. Said the boat traveled about 187 miles that fast. Unbelievable. I;m guessing that the boys got caught in that storm and probably didn’t have any jackets on. Once the boat capsized, I think the heavy wind , waves and subsequent current washed the boat away from their reach quickly. Guessing they drowned trying to swim toward the land that they most likely could still see if they were fishing where they usually do ( "the Stairs). This area is only about 4 miles off the inlet. Who will ever really know unless a miracle happens and they are found alive.
CG has cancelled their search for these boys. A private search continues. It will now take an act of God for them to be found alive. I believe that is possible - if we pray, pray, pray! Maybe God is allowing this to occur to put us on our knees.
spec
1980 Skandia 21 w/ '93 JohnRude 150 gas drinker
Take a look at this Roffs report. The green circle at the top of the eddy is where Roff’s is predicting they are.
“If you look at the Large eddy on the coast, this is where they believe the best chancing of finding the boys are. The NE quadrant of the Eddy ,there have been two unconfirmed object sightings by two different search aircraft. If your planning on aiding in the search, please use these area’s in your grid as they might be more productive then others.”
“BlueWater Fishing Team”
2004 Cape Horn 31
twin yamaha F300’s
Cape Horn 24OS Sold
twin 150 Optimax
Correction: search will end at sunset today.
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1980 Skandia 21 w/ '93 JohnRude 150 gas drinker
I wonder why, when a search goes more than a day, there could not be inexpensive (for the government) radio beacons similar to an EPIRB, but with longer battery life, dropped into the water all over the farthest possible extent of the location for the missing people. Then, if the search goes on for days, you have a “drift profile” to show where these folks might be. That would take care of counter eddies, etc. This might pay for itself by avoiding searches where the missing folks cannot be.
spec
1980 Skandia 21 w/ '93 JohnRude 150 gas drinker
I like the way you think.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
I can not believe these boys haven’t been found. I don’t know why this story hit me as hard as it did. I think following it from day 1 made me feel like I knew them personally. I am still very much hopeful that they are found. I know the family has a lot of volunteers in the air and the water. I hope that Yeti wasn’t picked up by someone who is completely disconnected with any news what so ever. I do know that I am completely revamping my safety gear all because of these boys. I pray for their return, and all their families and friends in these dark times.
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Deemi is asking anyone that might know any information for Charters in the Carolinas. We need prices on what it would cost per vessel to charter gulfstream capable offshore fishing boats. who has one, who wants to go. who would go for fuel? Has to happen tomorrow and day after. Please call Points of contact for SAR coordination Richard Bowie 207-866-2109 Susanne Kynast 305-290-9740
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