South of Heaven
Guru
- Joined
- May 11, 2017
- Messages
- 1,167
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Slow Lane
- Vessel Make
- 2005 Silverton 35 Motoryacht
Any pics of what the ball looks like on a boat?
Just as well the Russians have a decent setup called Glonass.
All my gear runs on it as well as US sat's.
You can buy a folding "black ball"
In 40 years on the water I could count on one hand the times I have seen them in use.
Always new shiney boats with I assume , just retired, newbs who just read the book at the wheel.
I should point out, black balls ain't worth sh1+ at night.
Without looking it up, 2 reds on the vertical I believe is the correct signal
It also can determine how you react as the stand on vessel and dont have a clear view of tbe other vessels bow to see an anchor rode.
It is just plain courtesy on the water if nothing else.
Sure, in remotevparts, not as big of a deal, but eastern US....it helps more than many think.
Not so difficult. Just send an appropriate crew member up the mast.LOL 2 black balls? Aint no way of that happening....
BandB,
Cool, and I thought I was nuts. I've got a real nice electric piano that I'd consider taking, but can't figure out where to put it. It's only 75# and pretty skinny, but boat space is a premium......
Might consider a table top unit, but not sure what to get that really sounds like a piano.
There's a dead sailboat anchored downriver from my marina. It has no black anchor ball and the Walmart garden light it was using for an anchor light has failed.
Is it anchored in a designated anchorage and under 20m in length? Is it under 7m in length? If so then it's actually still ok.
It is not in a designated anchorage, it's in the river. Out of the marked channel but directly in the path to the public boat ramp. I don't know the length but I would guess about 35-40'
That's no little boat. Sounds like it needs to be reported to the authorities. Or the anchor line needs to part and it be guided to a nice empty spot on the beach.....
Never.
Why would I do that when I have perfectly good seats inside the dinghy?
Coming out of the Marina, down the ICW, moving at idle speed I am ok with passengers on the swim pads.
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Common sense should prevail.
Coming out of the Marina, down the ICW, moving at idle speed I am ok with passengers on the swim pads.
Before we get near the inlet - everyone moves back off the bow. If need be happy to stop the boat and hold to move bow passengers safe comfortable passage back into more controlled areas.
Common sense should prevail.