for someone else's $200,000 boat? owner must be 'boat rich' and 'cash poor'. maybe they should sell it as-is to someone with the means to maintain her.Quote:
Originally Posted by original spanky
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for someone else's $200,000 boat? owner must be 'boat rich' and 'cash poor'. maybe they should sell it as-is to someone with the means to maintain her.Quote:
Originally Posted by original spanky
And knows how to anchor it correctly !!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Kold Ass Mofo
Kold Ass Mofo and kwhizz, I agree. I don't have any reason or motivation to contribute or be involved in a go fund me effort for someone who, it seems, was asleep at the wheel.
Anybody in a position to take up where kwhizz left off as far as photos goes. We would be happy to see any pics!!
I have a ton of photos but can’t seem to postQuote:
Originally Posted by johng
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Day 20 @ With Snow Moon Feb 10
Awesome photo Gail
Are you selling shipwreck drink specials
What are the chances anything of value is still on that boat? :culpability:
That anchor on the bow pulpit is worth a lotQuote:
Originally Posted by TuffGong
anchors are very valuable.....especially when they are used correctly.....:congratulatory:Quote:
Originally Posted by SoloTraveller
somebody must be keeping an eye on her.
gailnegril, that's an awesome photo, almost eerie but beautiful nonetheless!! If it's not too much trouble to ask can you possibly post a new couple of photos of the boat every few days please? Anybody else on the beach your updates and pics would be greatly appreciated too!! Let's keep Captain Oil's original post going until the boat is free!!
The standing and running rigging is worth way more then an anchor and bow pulpit. The Sails and Hardware (winches, cleats and blocks) alone have a tremendous value in addition to the electronics (ie. navigation, radar, depth sounders etc). I certainly hope others will respect the vessel until the situation can be resolved or the owner agrees to release the boat and title for salvage. "There are 2 types of sailors, those who have run aground or those who are so new to sailing, it hasn't happened yet"
I wish the marine police would just tow it out and send the guy a bill.
ThatÂ’s not in their scope of operationsQuote:
Originally Posted by Joshua Cohen
Updates ????????
Wow, that is a beautiful photo of the sailboat, Gail, almost looks haunted -- hauntingly beautiful.
My friends told me that the she was still in the sand yesterday. No further details. I am unfortunately back in a kold a$$ part of the planet so I can't peek down the beach and look for myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by kwhizz
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Looks like it sitting straighter and higher out of the water...….. Not a good sign...… Thanks for the updated pic's...
Yep looks like the keel is buried nowQuote:
Originally Posted by kwhizz
Rumlover, thanks very much for the updated pics!! Being mid February Negril is full of Boardies so no shortage of cameras and Iphones to keep up the great work of kwhizz!!
kwhizz, the boat sitting straighter and higher out of the water........Not a good sign?? Why? Does it mean that the keel is again sinking deeper in the sand?? My opinion is that the owner of the boat isn't showing much effort in saving it much now after the attempts made over the past few weeks. Does anybody know if in fact that the people that were on board the boat when it beached are even the actual owners??? Something not right here??
I’m staying at the other end of the beach or I would send you more frequent updates. Soon come!
Rumlover, thanks for your feedback and pics!! Cool when you post!! There's dozens of boardies on the beach in Negril at the moment who can jump in too!! How about it ya'll?? This thread has been going for 24 days so far with a ton of views (13,736) so let's keep it goin until she's free!!
Boat was anchored ifo Negril palms when I was there in Dec. had been there for sometime awaiting repairs. I don’t believe anyone was on it when it broke anchor last month during the lousy weather and beached itself.Quote:
Originally Posted by johng
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Originally Posted by johng
Straighter means the Keel is getting buried deeper..... Higher out of the water means the beach is building itself under the boat...….. Looks like Mother Nature is winning...
I've been following this with interest since the beginning too. We will be there Monday. I don't know anything about sailing or boats but if I see anyone working on it I'll ask about the game plan and post some pics. Be there 'till the end of the month.Quote:
Originally Posted by johng
Irie Todd, thanks for your willingness to add to the thread!! Enjoy your stay in Negril!!
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As of tonight after a day of waves.
Last nightQuote:
Originally Posted by Rumlover
I've been following this as well. Appreciate the updates. Ha almost time to start placing bets on how long it will be there.
wannagetaway, HaHa on the wagering!! It doesn't seem that there is any urgency to get her free?? I hope there aren't any negative environmental issues at play??
starting to look like another....shipwreck
no insurance?
what is her name and number
Yesterday: The owner and buddies quickly removed tires and barrels, fastened rigging, took some equipment and quickly left. No official word but mtce staff at Treehouse said she is now in the hands of the government as they had some ecological concerns regarding the efforts to refloat.Quote:
Originally Posted by johng
Today: Noticed lifting points marked on the hull and one sling.
Thanks. Keep us posted.
Sorry for the thumb in the last shot!
Pictures from an hour ago.
Letting her keel up again. leads me to believe they are coming with a boom truck.
Rumlover thanks for the update!! Any sign of anybody around or news of what's next?? Almost upright again, either its left to Mother Nature or they have a crane coming. I'm curious what happens if / when they get it on the beach although if the crane has the reach maybe they try and get it deep enough to float?? Thread was started on 1/22 so end of this week is a month.
I saw no sign of anything about to happen. I’ll watch as best as I can from the far end of the beach.
Thanks for keeping us informed...……………
Ken
What is her hailing port on the transom?