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rhys
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Cautionary advise to Consumers/Dealers/LARRY
On Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:23:32 -0800,
(ML OZONE)
wrote:
the fact that I made
it in after about another hour of pumping still doesnt clarify if I was
wise not to attract another boat or CG patrol.
Good observation on how panic can throw our usual judgement out the
window. The best course would probably be to call a "securite,
securite" if you are moving but busy bailing or even a "mayday" to the
CG. A "mayday" does NOT mean you are in need of a rescue NOW, but it
does mean you are in distress and in possible need of rescue or
immediate aid.
A "mayday" could bring another boater alongside or the Coast Guard
with a nice fat deck pump...you would give your condition and
estimation and they would advise and check in on a schedule.
There's no shame in that. Taking on water is a legitimate reason to at
least say "this baby might decorate the bottom if I can't find the
hole".
R.
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