Personally, I would rig the sling and pull on it but at the same time have
another boat pull sideways on a halyard to reduce the draft.
Actually, it would probably be better to go up the mast and wrap a line around
the masthead to do the pulling.
I was aboard a 100 ton motorsailor in Swainsboro NC hard aground one dark
night. The SeaTow guy could not pull us off stern first, but when he pulled
sideways on a halyard we were able to back off.
Norm
S/V Bandersnatch
Lying Julington Creek
30 07.695N 081 38.484W
----- Original Message -----
From: Lee Haefele
To: [email protected]
Sent: 10/30/2008 7:49:33 AM
Subject: [Liveaboard] Albin 27 aground
I have a friend at Cayuga Lake whose Albin 27 Trawler broke free and is now
stuck near shore, bow in. This boat has a full keel, enclosing the prop. A
towboat with twin 150 O/B came and could not budge it. They are returning
with a 60' workboat today. They intend to tow it out backwards using a sling
around the entire boat. Is this the best way? What can be done to prevent
damage to the boat? We think the rudder is vulnerable, what is the best way to
protect it? We think it should be fixed straight ahead. The owner is going to
look into fabricating a timber frame securing the rudder quadrant in the bilge.
Please reply with advice.
Lee Haefele
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