It 'looks' OK, but every time I see a boat get hauled after such a grounding, upon closer inspection it ends up being prop(s), shaft(s), rudder post(s), and strut(s). Often a strut will punch up into the hull, usually partially. This is usually expensive and time-consuming.
Isn't that the entrance to Cap Sante? And isn't stuck right next to the very large and visible Shallow Water sign?
Isn't that the entrance to Cap Sante? And isn't stuck right next to the very large and visible Shallow Water sign?
Running aground on a rising tide is far less embarrassing. You can just pretend you've stopped for a few minutes to check something while you wait for the tide to lift you off. Then just continue your journey (if you have protected prop(s).
Late afternoon and early morning heading into the sun, it is real difficult to read water color.
Yep, went in with the sun in his eyes, I'll bet. Major no-no in the Bahamas!
Yep-its LindaLee out of Venice,Fl. on an outgoing tide, What you cannot see is the owner beating himself up for not paying enough attention to the reef and channel markers.
Fortunately, we were 100yards from Abaco Yacht Service,pulled and fixed the props and were able to leave 3 days later for West End . Great service from Scott & Crystal.
Have touched bottom several times over 60 years of boating but theres always an a feeling of stupidity when it happens.
BOB N
Yep-thats LindaLee. Luckily we were about 100 yds from Abaco Yacht Service where we had her hauled,props "tuned"and launched in 3days. Thanks to Scott and Crystal.
I have touched bottom several times in my 60 years of boating from Maine to Bahamas but this one (confused about a channel marker) left me feeling stupid. Not a mark on her hull,shafts or rudder.
Bob N
Seen this 42 ST in Guana. Next day past him on the rocks entering Black Sound Green Turtle Cay. Props damaged but otherwise intact. View attachment 75807