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Offline Rich_V174SS

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Sailboat Turned Submarine
« on: August 31, 2017, 06:30:28 AM »
This happened yesterday, a 1957 38 foot wooden sailboat on a mooring behind the shop where I work . I actually watched it go down. I was working on a customer's boat on our dock when I just happened to look up to see the sailboat bow-high, stern in the water and it went completely under in about 10 seconds. There wasn't even enough time to yell "Hey, your boat is sinking!" that's how fast it happened. There was no-one on board at the time. Will try to get more pics today as the owner tries raising it.
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Offline dorelse

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Re: Sailboat Turned Submarine
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2017, 09:05:22 AM »
dumb question...but can a sailboat come back from that?   ie.  Fix leak, dry out and set sail again?
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Offline Hyperacme

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Re: Sailboat Turned Submarine
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2017, 09:23:50 AM »
Must have been one heck of a leak !
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Re: Sailboat Turned Submarine
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2017, 12:30:56 PM »
Sad. Hopefully it cleans up well.
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Re: Sailboat Turned Submarine
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2017, 04:18:30 PM »
That explains the sensation known as "that sinking feeling".
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Offline Rich_V174SS

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Re: Sailboat Turned Submarine
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2017, 05:34:18 PM »
Update: There was a barge there today with a bucket loader. They put straps around the boat and used the bucket to lift while heavy-duty pumps emptied the hull. Within a couple hours it was floating again. I'll let you know if it's still floating tomorrow. ;-)

What I gather from the owner is the engine was probably shot to begin with, now it is for sure. There was also a generator which is most likely gone too as well as batteries and any electronics. But the boat can be repaired and re-equipped.
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Re: Sailboat Turned Submarine
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2017, 08:45:41 AM »
Nice lookin' boat !
Bet it's a 20 footer though ....
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Re: Sailboat Turned Submarine
« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2017, 07:08:40 AM »
What a shame. I wonder why they expect it float this time. Maybe they fixed it.
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Re: Sailboat Turned Submarine
« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2017, 07:33:26 AM »
I wonder what caused it to sink, other than the obvious that it took on water.  If it were mine, and I just paid to have it raised back up, I would want it on dry land until it could be made seaworthy again.  Besides which, I'd be tearing out the inside to allow it to dry out.  Maybe possible to save some of the interior working if dried out properly?
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Re: Sailboat Turned Submarine
« Reply #9 on: September 02, 2017, 04:42:59 PM »
Quote from: Hyperacme on September 01, 2017, 08:45:41 AM
Nice lookin' boat !
Bet it's a 20 footer though ....

It's a 38 footer.
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Re: Sailboat Turned Submarine
« Reply #10 on: September 02, 2017, 04:48:10 PM »
Well, a day later and it's still floating. The guy doesn't take care of his toys properly. I'm guessing the slat-boards along the sides midship poking out must have something to do with it. The boat must have been taking on water at a slow rate until it was low enough to where water started pouring in through the cracks in the sides like a sieve.
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Re: Sailboat Turned Submarine
« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2017, 05:54:30 PM »
A shame really, could be made into a very nice liveable craft.  Not the first, nor the last time I've seen valuable things get neglected. 
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Re: Sailboat Turned Submarine
« Reply #12 on: September 02, 2017, 07:31:58 PM »
"Nice lookin' boat !   Bet it's a 20 footer though ...."


"It's a 38 footer."

I meant it's ...   "Nice lookin' from 20 feet away"
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Re: Sailboat Turned Submarine
« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2017, 09:01:43 PM »
Wow, that looks rough.
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Offline Rich_V174SS

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Re: Sailboat Turned Submarine
« Reply #14 on: September 02, 2017, 09:21:51 PM »
Quote from: Hyperacme on September 02, 2017, 07:31:58 PM
"Nice lookin' boat !   Bet it's a 20 footer though ...."


"It's a 38 footer."

I meant it's ...   "Nice lookin' from 20 feet away"

I meant the same - looks nice from 38 feet away, maybe more! LOL ;-)
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Re: Sailboat Turned Submarine
« Reply #15 on: September 02, 2017, 09:36:06 PM »
LOL ...
Can you imagine the cost of the teak and mahogany to repair her ... Would make marine ply seem cheap !

Any update's on you cruiser ?
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Re: Sailboat Turned Submarine
« Reply #16 on: September 03, 2017, 08:55:19 AM »
Quote from: Hyperacme on September 02, 2017, 09:36:06 PM
LOL ...
Can you imagine the cost of the teak and mahogany to repair her ... Would make marine ply seem cheap !

Any update's on you cruiser ?

I can just imagine the cost to have the barge come out and raise the boat alone, must be in the thousands.

No update on the cruiser, it's still sitting here.
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Re: Sailboat Turned Submarine
« Reply #17 on: September 03, 2017, 01:40:11 PM »
Then the cost to "Haul it out" for repairs ...
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