Cinderella update after hurricane Matthew – pushing off the dock in the dark, ta…
Cinderella update after hurricane Matthew – pushing off the dock in the dark, taking on water and neither engine or onboard generator running … Still have one to two 3200 bilges running almost nonstop. Both Transmissions the 12v bank and one Starter went under water. I can’t get pulled out of the…
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Have u left the marina yet? An earlier post says you didn’t?
I think she’s still at the marina
The sheriff cant force u to leave unsafely! Call the state marine police!
Has anyone ever mentioned putting a “diaper” on your boat … it’s nothing more than a big plastic tarp slid under the boat and pulled up tight and tied off … the water pressure will form a tight seal as the water bleeds through your planking and is pumped out …the better (heavier) tarp will last 6 weeks with ease .. and if done right the vessel can be towed as well … I’ve had sea cocks freeze and break with no way to get the vessel on the hard, we broke the ice around and put the diaper under the boat till replacement parts could be procured and installed … to 3200 bilge pumps is a lot of water and you’re asking quite a bit from them running non stop … this sounds like your only choice for now
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pettit-A788Q-Splash-Zone-Quart-Kit/35219016?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=916&adid=22222222228023335923&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=52581234311&wl4=pla-84462065111&wl5=1020746&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=113134359&wl11=online&wl12=35219016&wl13=&veh=sem
I’ve used this stuff … works underwater and sticks to ” old wooden boats “…. pretty amazing product… just a thought ….
Radio the coast guard and tell them your taking on water and need to be towed to safety……
The coast gaurd doesn’t want you to sink…either does the epa. If she sinks not only will you be without a boat but can be hit with hefty fines for pollution of fuel etc. Into the water.
Scrolling through all the replies has disgusted me to no end … their predicament is not good but the marina has every right to make them leave … obviously they have heavy damage and this may come as a surprise to many of you but the marinas insurance company has most likely suspended coverage due the damage and will not reinstate liability until the facility is repaired … no liability … no customers can stay … and the cops or coast guard have no say so unless they are willing to sign and accept all liability …if the boat sinks and creates an environmental hazard the property owners get stuck with the bill … if someone trips or drowns the marina without insurance looses everything … you may not like the sound of it but most of you are the reason they’re not willing to work with the boaters in trouble … because you are all about lawsuit, lawsuit, lawsuit … makes it near impossible to be a nice guy in today’s society … and you can all hate me if you want … but I merely spoke the truth … and before you all condemn the marina … walk a mile in their shoes … not only are they damaged … they’re loosing income and customers… to their competitors !
If you tarp the full length of the bottom of the boat and tie it up onto the railings tight it will buy you a lot of time to possibly have someone tow you to another marine that can pull you out
There is a difference in evicting someone the right way and the wrong way. Being a rental property owner and a boat owner this whole situation sickened me. Forcing a damaged and sinking large boat to leave a dock after dark is not only a jerk move but extremely dangerous. If she is in the waterway with no lights and no power which will happen once the water gets to high, who do you think will be responsible for the damages then if an unfortunate accident were to happen. Use common sense. Be responsible for the possibility of a water casualty or wait till daylight and give nice folks a chance to make proper arrangements. This is why maritime laws are written. So people who are worried that there insurance won’t pay don’t do stupid things. You say you are disgusted that people say sue them. I say heck ya sue the pants off of them if they make you leave in the dark. Not only are the endangering you but anyone else who travels that waterway. Repairs cannot and should not be done properly on the fly in the dark.
Railway in Hilton head at benny Hudson seafood may be able to haul you out.
This is just outrageous!!!…WTH is wrong with people.
Marsh Harbor – Lady’s island – 50 metric ton lift, max beam 15′. according to their website, – I called and they can’t handle the length.
https://www.facebook.com/thomas.smith.39982 This is the guy that told me about the railway. He might have other ideas.
I’m not sure how far you are from Beaufort, North Carolina but it is about fifty miles north of the south and North Carolina border but I would give Jim Moores a call from Moores marine, he saves wooden boats, I am sure he can help you!
So what happened overnight? I hope you’re safe! I probably would be in jail right now if that were my boat!
Do you think that maybe some of that spray expandable foam sealant maybe could stop the leaks? seems to me that is the biggest issue here, water intrusion.
Coast guard called me late last night and the sherif stopped by (coast guard called them) told me that they can’t force me off the dock in this condition.
They make a 2 part epoxy putty that you can apply underwater and instantly seals off the leaks that I used before till repairs can be made
As the Skipper, if you determine your vessel is not safe to navigate the waters and you untie and shove-off (for whatever reason) then you will be liable for anything that happens to – or is caused by – your vessel. As Skipper you can and should refuse to leave port if it is not safe – and anyone who unties your vessel or tows her out into into water and away from dock will be held responsible.
That is my understanding of general international maritime law! Please comment if you know otherwise/more!
I think you have a reasonable period to deal with this…. but some of the suggestions posted here are good…. I know it’s a pain in the butt.
This is INSANE ! Forcing an unseaworthy vessel from a port from refugee is crazy!
We left the marina and anchored on the other side of the creek. I’m tired of wasting time calling Coast Guard, Sheriff’s Office and lawyers right now
Certainly port of refuge would apply?
I see they’re not forcing that dark hulled sailboat to leave.
Is there ANY private dock anywhere near you?
Having the same problem with our connie we had to beach her on a sandbar she still sitting out there while we try to figure out how to get her off we’re over here in Florida no matter what we are bound and determined to get her off that sandbar and to a marina that will take her same problem boat is leaking cuz one of the bilge pump stopped working one engine is in water the other one is not so we’re going to try to get her this weekend good luck with yours
I hang out and occasionally work at a Commercial boat yard in New Jersey. All of the previous suggestions are all good advice. I would add a suggestion that being find out where the leak(s) are. Start where you think most of the water is coming in from, perhaps the lazarette. Drop a pump in there and pump out all the water you can and then look for where the water is coming from. Move forward and repeat the process, say the Owners Cabin. You could possibly have a couple of leaks such as the shaft struts and or the rudder logs. This information will greatly help you for the time you are able to have the boat pulled and explain to the yard people what you found. In the meantime you have to just keep the pumps running.
Cindy Chebultz if you have a swim platform make a temporary out board mount and bolt on any old girl of an outboard you can get you hands on and a couple of portable outboard gas cans…i got friends that have done this….all you need is power to push. I have a friend who moves his 30 foot sail boat at 6 knots with and old johnson 40hp that misfires like terrible on one cylinder….power is power…an old 40 horse clamped on to a clamped on plywood mount with give you what you need to chug that 100 miles…frig i wish i was there…ive fixed more crap iny lifetime…i scoff at it and keep rolling. I like challenges and often bite of more than i can chew but get er done.Im also a licenced diver with gear. Wish i could help