On Thu, 28 Sep 2017 11:30:03 -0400, wrote:

On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:35:34 -0400,
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On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 12:12:08 -0400, John H
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On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 11:17:17 -0400, wrote:

On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 11:00:59 -0400, John H
wrote:

On Tue, 26 Sep 2017 19:32:12 -0400, wrote:

On Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:36:48 -0400,
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...and some interesting insights into salvage "opportunities", etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4N-TkpEQRo

Damaged boats are literally stacked on top of each other on many
islands but buyer beware - advice from a pro.


I went by today and they have buffed out the scratches in the gel coat
and touched up the paint on the lower units. It is up on blocks again
... better than new ;-)
http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Irma/Got%20...20a%20boat.jpg

Is that yours?

Not bloody likely.

Well, you could have pretended to be Harry and say that was the dingy for your yacht!


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There are surprising numbers of mid-size yachts in the 50 to 120 ft
range that have "dinghies", aka "tenders", that are very similar to
that. They are rigged out with a very heavy duty towing fixture thru
bolted down low on the bow. Typically they get towed about 200 yards
back from the mothership using hi tech line like Amsteel or Dyneema.
The line is stronger than comparably sized steel cable and it floats
so there is minimal risk of it getting caught in the props. Coming
into a harbor they'll shorten up the tow in advance and put a crew
member aboard to drive it in. Big money in action.

The ones I see swing them out off the deck on davits.


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That only works for tenders up to a certain size and weight, maybe 17
to 18 ft tops. If you want to have a 30+ ft, twin outboard Contender
at your disposal, you have to tow it. The weight and size on deck is
just too much to handle.

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