[Liveaboard] Boat Extraction Gear

2012-05-01 Thread Densler, Vernon R (AS)
So tomorrow I will attempt to un-sink my boat. This is where I am. http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Us1+and+Eau+gallie+blvdhl=enll=28.124408,-80.630001spn=0.000934,0.001739hq=Us1+and+Eau+gallie+blvdradius=15000t=hz=20 Right side of the dock closest to shore. About 2 to 2 ½ feet of water on the

Re: [Liveaboard] Boat Extraction Gear

2012-05-01 Thread Densler, Vernon R (AS)
Just a clarification on this. I am more worried about debris and dangerous critters than getting a little wet. From: liveaboard-boun...@liveaboardonline.com [mailto:liveaboard-boun...@liveaboardonline.com] On Behalf Of Densler, Vernon R (AS) Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 9:21 AM To:

Re: [Liveaboard] Boat Extraction Gear

2012-05-01 Thread gmbeasley
On Tue, 1 May 2012 13:26:02 +, you wrote: Personally I would just wear some shoes that are about the end of their life. Laced shoes so they don't pull off in the mud (or not as likely). Probably not boots although I guess you could do hiking boots that lace up to the ankle. When I'm

Re: [Liveaboard] EXT :Re: Boat Extraction Gear

2012-05-01 Thread Densler, Vernon R (AS)
Yes things like. Sting Rays would go through a lot of thinner shoes. Waders are out. Not only are the soles to thin but if I bend over they will fill with water. -Original Message- From: liveaboard-boun...@liveaboardonline.com [mailto:liveaboard-boun...@liveaboardonline.com] On

Re: [Liveaboard] EXT :Re: Boat Extraction Gear

2012-05-01 Thread Rosalie
For sting rays - shuffle. They don't want to be stepped on any more than you want to step on them. -Original Message- From: Densler, Vernon R (AS) vernon.dens...@ngc.com Sent: May 1, 2012 1:12 PM To: liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com Subject: Re:

Re: [Liveaboard] EXT :Re: Boat Extraction Gear

2012-05-01 Thread gmbeasley
On Tue, 1 May 2012 17:28:01 +, you wrote: We've got plenty of jellyfish in the Chesapeake and the water is brackish and so full of sediment that often I can't see my hand right in front of my face. Some places put jellyfish nets up. I wish I was in water clean enough for jellyfish. This

Re: [Liveaboard] Hull breach and about 2 feet of water in my boat.

2012-05-01 Thread Rufus
Ouch. Sorry to hear, Vern. big hole... Bring some gloves. The underside, not to mention any possible jagged edges, won't help your hands. pump... To work best (anywhere close to spec) a pump needs the lowest restriction on the outlet possible. Means use as big a hose as the pump will take

Re: [Liveaboard] Hull breach and about 2 feet of water in my boat.

2012-05-01 Thread JohnB
Good stuff. On the MKII there is really no areas of egress for water in the stern, no through hull fittings and motor/s are outboard. Only thing is the skeg which is bolted through the hull which wouldn't be enough that big pumps couldn't handle. The tarp is probably the best idea as it would