This has to be painful...

"it appears the bitter end of the rode wasn't secured to the boat"

well that was a dumb move.what good is an anchor if not secured to the boat.
 
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Originally posted by Phillbo

"it appears the bitter end of the rode wasn't secured to the boat"

well that was a dumb move.what good is an anchor if not secured to the boat.

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That'll happen. One of my favorite silly human tricks - can't even count how many times I've seen that one.
 
Very unfortunate set of mistakes...I need to double check my anchor's bitter end!

I always wondered why don't we have dock lines that FLOAT to avoid the prop?
 
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Originally posted by Phillbo

"it appears the bitter end of the rode wasn't secured to the boat"

well that was a dumb move.what good is an anchor if not secured to the boat.

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That'll happen. One of my favorite silly human tricks - can't even count how many times I've seen that one.

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I have had it happen to me.

A friend was with me one time and we were going to set out a light anchor for a little fishing in the bayou. He did not check tat it was fastened to the boat.

George
 
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Against all odds, it rather looks like the boat is smiling! .....

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Isn't that what they said in "Jaws"?
 
Actually if this is an all chain deal, having it tied off could rip up the boat as well if it free fell.
 
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Originally posted by MichaelNJ

The sunroof? Isn't there a hatch on the bow?

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Yep, in the heat of the moment that was apparently forgotten...
 
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Originally posted by boatbum

Actually if this is an all chain deal, having it tied off could rip up the boat as well if it free fell.

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True. A chain rise should be secured to the locker with a few feet of rope, long enough to clear the windlass on deck so you can cut it in an emergency
 
Always wondered why there isn't an eye bolt in every anchor locker to attach the bitter end of the anchor rode. I've added them to my boats to avoid losing the anchor. Cleats work too, wonder why they didn't cleat off the line? Probably figured the windlass would hold the boat, another bad decision.
 
Wow , talk about a perfect storm of **** .... I can see it happening . None of my dockmates secure their skis on the lift . During a storm last year or year before the ski was ejected at the dock and sat between the dock and the boat grinding away. HE still doesn't secure it .

Live and learn... or sometimes not .

Rob
 
Most boats I be been on have an eye bolt or something to secure the end.

Not securing a tender or jet ski on a platform is just plain irresponsible unless you re just moving a short distance in calm waters with no chance of storm popping up.

Sometimes you have to know when to cut your losses. Better loose a jet ski or tender than the whole boat
 
Very unprepared captain/crew. The first thing I noticed was that there was not even a stern line on boat while they were attempting to get folks off. I admit rough seas but a couple guys on land could have certainly helped the boat stay closer to dock. I was waiting for one to fall in between boat and dock. I see this in my marina all the time. Boaters have their lines attached to dock and attempt to get in their slip with no line to throw to people assisting.
 
Incredible series of mistakes that compound each other. Rescue guys need to get a couple of lines on it and get it to the pier to get more of the bow into the waves.
Jim
 
I'd think even use of several large fenders and 3 dock lines could have drastically reduced the damage, but putting someone outside and forward to deploy those items was probably way too dangerous with that crew . Better the loss of boat (value) than loss of life or limb.

It's a whole lot easier to second-guess after the fact, especially if we were looking at video shot after the peak of the storm.
 
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Originally posted by Sandy

I'd think even use of several large fenders and 3 dock lines could have drastically reduced the damage, but putting someone outside and forward to deploy those items was probably way too dangerous with that crew . Better the loss of boat (value) than loss of life or limb.

It's a whole lot easier to second-guess after the fact, especially if we were looking at video shot after the peak of the storm.

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You're on the right track here. Getting the people safe is the only immediate concern - the boat is the insurance company's problem. No need to risk life or limb for them, unless you're the salvor looking to get paid by them.
 
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... I see this in my marina all the time. Boaters have their lines attached to dock and attempt to get in their slip with no line to throw to people assisting.

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What s wrong with that? Home slip, lines set up, grab them, cleat them, done

Have I been doing wrong for 30 years ?
 
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... I see this in my marina all the time. Boaters have their lines attached to dock and attempt to get in their slip with no line to throw to people assisting.

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What s wrong with that? Home slip, lines set up, grab them, cleat them, done

Have I been doing wrong for 30 years ?

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Yes.

I have lines set on dock but still have line attached to throw to someone in case strong tides or strong wind are blowing away from dock. It's just common sense and is a good safety precaution for all. I can't tell you how many times I have seen people coming in and are a couple feet away from slip and expect folks to hold onto their boat and no lines are in sight. Certainly in the case above a stern line should have been attached and thrown. I agree with not going up front in those conditions but there was no reason to not attach one from the safety of the cockpit.
 
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