Wow... This is a very interesting web site!

http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-o/nmlbs/video.html

Talk about rockin and a rollin in the high surf!

The Coast Guard's MLB specs were interesting as well. Especially
the self righting unsinkable aspect of the vessel. I'm wondering what
their ballasting system is comprised of.

Rob should get one of these (or a surplus facsimile). The he and
little Thomas could leave their slip with "no fear". heh heh

Enjoy

Bill

Bwahahah watch the Class 1 knockdown. Hatta putz on the helm.

Notice the engine cooling water gieser go dry just before she rights
herself, he probly blew an impellor, and would have turned out faster
had he throttled down to stbd. And what kinda clown tries to turn out
before he is at the crest of the wave?

Joe

before he is at the crest of the wave?

Joe... I was wondering the same thing. Then again... I'm not very
knowledgable about this sort of situation or blue water seamanship
in general.

Maybe the helmsman was a newbie... or they were purposely trying
to set up for a knockdown for orientation purposes.

Bill