Well my day really sucked.

[sailingdog]

Good enough... I understand SF's point of view... and he's a pretty good egg in general...

Originally Posted by chall03

SD, I've edited that and alot else out, I was over the top.

[MorganPaul]

Did this guy ever get his boat free from the mud?

[chall03]

Basically no.

[doghouseman]

yes, sorry to see that happen to your boat. I am a little confused how that happened. Was it because the tide went out farther than you thought it was going to go out?

Troy

[WheresTheBrakes]

the damn thing is now lying on it's side, 55ft of mast and shrouds about 6"
under the water at mid tide, in a creek that's popular with waterskiiers and tubers.. someone's going to get killed..I called DNR about it yesterday, there's not much else I can do..

[modul8]

Work Barge 55 x 18ft
spud barge for 2500 bucks in wilmington NC

[KeelHaulin]

Originally Posted by WheresTheBrakes

the damn thing is now lying on it's side, 55ft of mast and shrouds about 6"
under the water at mid tide, in a creek that's popular with waterskiiers and tubers.. someone's going to get killed..I called DNR about it yesterday, there's not much else I can do..

That's a shame. I thought the owner was gung-ho about being responsible and salvaging the boat. Apparently not by the looks of things

You might call DNR and reference this thread on sailnet so they can track down the owner and put him on a payment plan for the wreck removal. Also; if you have a small boat and a few extra bucks it would be a good idea to put some reflective tape on a red ball bouy (or any old fender) and tie it to the end of the mast. That might help warn other boaters to steer clear of the wreck. I agree that with mast/shrouds submerged it is a dangerous hazard and someone could very easily get hurt or worse if they ran over the mast. You have no obligation to do this; it's just a suggestion.

[MorganPaul]

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[That's a shame. I thought the owner was gung-ho about being responsible and salvaging the boat. Apparently not by the looks of things
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I think he gave up on it early in the game.

[KeelHaulin]

Originally Posted by doghouseman

I am a little confused how that happened. Was it because the tide went out farther than you thought it was going to go out?

The owner was "mooring" his boat on bow/stern anchor; and a wind/storm blew the boat from the side over to the shore. A bow/stern anchor arrangement is only safe when the wind is blowing parallel to the boat because a force from the side puts a huge amount of tension on the anchor rhodes; causing the anchors to drag.

So the wind caused the anchors to drag, the boat was pushed over into shallow water and when the tide went out the tension on the anchor rhode pulled the boat over so it was careened the wrong direction. When the tide returned it filled the hull rather than re-floating because it was lying at nearly 90 deg.

[FishmanTx]

Well, looks like another attempt at resurrection may take place this Saturday. Feral Cement from the cruiser forum is looking to raise the dead.