on a side note…
was in the wando over the weekend and my family talked me into taking a dip, water temp was 57-58…i jumped in. Holy moly thats cold! Could not imagine being in the water that long (i was in and out like a ninja)…I imagine offshore amongst a sinking boat and probably a bit chaos and panic one would not hold out too long.
Man oh man…glad there was an experienced guy in the boat… I tell you what, one of the reasons I do not sleep too well before a trip is because I go through every scenario I can think of and what I will do… having a plan when the sh it hits the fan is a good thing… glad y’all stayed up and did the right thing…
Put another log on the fire…
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Originally posted by Misplaced Priorityquote:
Originally posted by NetGirlI am glad you made it back and all, but geez…get a little bit of water in the boat and call the CG? Guess my tax dollars helped pay for that fuel.
I hope you are kidding because if you are not, you are not only an idiot, your an a-hole as well.
“To preserve liberty it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them.” – Senator Richard Henry Lee, 1788
Misplaced,
Although I do have I-net access at work, and can get this site, the nature of my job does not afford me much time to read, or post on this site while at work.
I recently purchased a vehicle from Sells, and got a call yesterday that informed me to come to the dealership and pick up my registration card.
I have been kind of sick with the “crud” that many folks are experiencing (though I did not miss any work), and after stopping to get yet another prescription from my doctor,(this one seems to be working because I feel 100% better than yesterday), I went to Sells place of work to get my registration card.
It was then that he asked me if I had heard/read his post about the boat almost sinking. I had not, again, due to the fact that I simply cannot surf the I-net while at work. We talked, and I checked out the thread. After having checked it out, and still dealing with tragedy from my workplace, I was pretty much at a loss for words. Sells said that no one had really given him any problem about the situation, and I jokingly said that I could post something “stupid” ab
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Originally posted by NetGirlquote:
Originally posted by Misplaced Priorityquote:
Originally posted by NetGirlI am glad you made it back and all, but geez…get a little bit of water in the boat and call the CG? Guess my tax dollars helped pay for that fuel.
I hope you are kidding because if you are not, you are not only an idiot, your an a-hole as well.
“To preserve liberty it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them.” – Senator Richard Henry Lee, 1788
Misplaced,
Although I do have I-net access at work, and can get this site, the nature of my job does not afford me much time to read, or post on this site while at work.I recently purchased a vehicle from Sells, and got a call yesterday that informed me to come to the dealership and pick up my registration card.
I have been kind of sick with the “crud” that many folks are experiencing (though I did not miss any work), and after stopping to get yet another prescription from my doctor,(this one seems to be working because I feel 100% better than yesterday), I went to Sells place of work to get my registration card.
It was then that he asked me if I had heard/read his post about the boat almost sinking. I had not, again, due to the fact that I simply cannot surf the I-net while at work. We talked, and I checked out the thread. After having checked it out, and still dealing with tragedy from my workplace, I was pret
I thought it was funny.
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Originally posted by RedstripeI thought it was funny.
From a few e-mails I got, you, me, and Sells might have been the only ones who thought it was funny.
man that had to be a awful feeling, glad you and the rest are safe
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Originally posted by sellsfishFirst things first. I would like to say Thank You to the USCG for being there last night. You made that last 15 miles easier for all on board.
For only the 2nd time in 20 years on the water, I had to call for help. We were 20 miles from the rocks, making 20 knots in sloppy seas, when we hit an odd wave. something didn’t feel right to the boat owner, so I went and looked in the inspection plates…Uh-Oh!!! water almost to the top of the batteries, and no idea where it is coming from. We have both pumps running, and I had Joey close all the seacocks. I made the call to CG, and everyone in lifejackets, flare kit out.The CG checked on us every ten minutes, and sent the small boat out to meet us. They picked us up about 12 miles out, and followed us all the way in. We noticed that we could get ahead of the flooding by only running 13 knots. I did not like the idea of us, Joey , Me, my son Ryan and his friend Tommy(first trip offshore) having to go into 59 degree water. It really made the difference having them there. We are still not sure where the leak came from, and Joe will have someone look at it. I still think it was a strainer or fitting on the seacock. So to all who venture forth in small boats, check your flares, lifejackets, have a plan, and know how to call the CG. Thanks again to any CG members on this board.
I almost forgot, we caught a bunch of fish…including an early season Dolphin in 65 degree water 120’. I’ll post the pics later
Paul“Back home we got a taxidermy man. He gonna have a heart attack when he see what I brung him”
getting ready now to get “the Monkey off my Back”. And yes it was very scary
“Back home we got a taxidermy man. He gonna have a heart attack when he see what I brung him”
If I missed it, I’m sorry, but where was the water getting in or had that been determined yet? Being an Aquasport man, I’d like to know.
I too, am glad you made it back safely.
Semper Paratus. It shows that you guys were.
still a mystery on the water, he filled it with a garden hose yesterday (took an hour and a half), and could find no leak. I think he is looking for a surveyor.
“Back home we got a taxidermy man. He gonna have a heart attack when he see what I brung him”
Please post it when you know the cause.
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Originally posted by sellsfishstill a mystery on the water, he filled it with a garden hose yesterday (took an hour and a half), and could find no leak.
</font id=“quote”></blockquote id=“quote”>That was the first thing I did with mine when it took on water. I couldn’t see any water coming out while boat was on the trailer, so I took it to a boat yard where they put a strap under each end and then lifted the boat straight up off the trailer so the bottom of the boat was completely exposed. Still no leak when hose filled the boat with water. Leaks can be hard to find.
21’ Contender (Purple Hooter)
250 Yamaha24’ Triton Bay Boat
250 Merc. Verado
Had a similar situation this weekend. Noticed my 26’ Sea Pro handling a little funny- opened the back hatch and found water 3 inches from the top of the hatch! Batteries were completely under water. Long story short…after making it home I tried everything from spraying a hose into each thru hull…nothing! Filled the bilge with water…no leaks! Took her out again today with a very brave brother to drive to boat while I took apart all hatches and panels to bilge. At fist nothing- then as he gave it some speed noticed a small leak in the pump guard between the washdown intake and pump- as he got to 3000 rpm’s it was coming in about 3 gallons per minute! Turned out to be a small crack in the pump guard which is an inline screen to protect the pump from dibris. How can so much water come from such a small crack!?? All that trouble for a two minute fix. Just happy I found the problem!
M-
Sells, similar thing happened on my boat last year. Boat was running funny so we stopped to check the bilge. Water to the floor. Closed all seacocks and still water coming in. Bilges could get ahead if stoped but not running. Had to call the CG who were awsome to get a friends hysteric girlfriend off. CG was great and everyone should appreciate what they do.
Turned out we had a crack in one of the thru hulls below the stopcock that was flooding when we ran. Boat made it home safe and all were well.
Let us know what you find and glad everyone is safe.
Get It!
had a similar experience last summer,mine was a leaking seacock…
3 words…high water alarm…i will never own a boat without one again,nothing scarier than opening the hatches 50 miles from home and you are filled up…
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up and loudly proclaiming, “WOW! What a ride!”
Not that the rare post from me is any great honor, but I’m glad things turned out okay. Thanks for the reminders about preparation and keeping a calm head.
I haven’t been in any situations quite like that but I’ve had a couple of scares. But I just stay out of the breakers now and things seem to be going better.
Glad to hear that everything worked out okay, Paul. I am betting that the water was due to a pump or seacock failure.
I have been in that same situation twice. Like Bob said, I will never have another boat w/o a high water alarm. Also, I think that a manual bilge pump is another absolutely necessary tool. Both times that I have filled the bilge, the manual pump enabled me to continue on to the hill… otherwise, I would have called the Cost Guard and likely would have had to rely on their help to pump the boat out.
Bump, because I wanna know what was wrong with that boat!
Its good to hear that you kept your head about you. The USCG is great especially Sector Chas. I appreciate you sharing, most people don’t think about safety until its to late. A majority of the rest spend as little as possible just to get by and when things go wrong, especially outside the rocks, they go really wrong. I hear people say all the time that they’ve been boating for years and never had a problem. I always respond with," There are 2 types of boater, those who have needed help and those who will". I thank the Lord when I hear the stories of the people who make it home. As far as the water temp, remember that you can get hypo in 80 degree water. Our bodies are 98 degrees and the water takes that away quickly. Summer water can be deadly water. Enjoy the fish and hopefully it will be a simple and inexpensive repair.
Cpt Steve Little
TowBoat US Charleston
Psalm 107:23-32
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Originally posted by coryphaenaBump, because I wanna know what was wrong with that boat!
This might be a stupid question Coryphaena but what are the "bump"s all about. You do it in every post. 
“I don’t trust a man who doesn’t drink”
-Ernest Hemmingway