One reason why I'd be interested in a boat with positive flotation and
perhaps a Kevlar hull!


Larry W4CSC wrote:
I like Geoffrey's Amel much better than the Endeavour. The Amel Sharki has
two watertight compartments forward...the chainlocker rear bulkhead is the
first and drains overboard, then the V-berth, head and forward locker are
forward of the main cabin bulkhead whos rubber-sealed hatch can be locked
closed with a bar and all the drains into the bilge have valves on them to
prevent flooding through the drains. The other watertight bulkhead is the
rear bulkhead in the aft cabin, which is about 2' forward of the stern
lockers, which also drain overboard. It's not great, but it's all VERY
strong and reassuring that you can seal up a good part of the boat that
will remain afloat longer than unprotected ones.


Bulkheading is a good idea and it gives up less stowage than positive
flotation. It's helped save a number of boats colliding with stuff in
the Southern Ocean. But it's not quite as foolproof... easier & cheaper
to install but it presupposes perfect maintenance on the drains, valves,
hatches, etc etc.


Got any idea the lat/long of those pipes sticking up? Are they on the
chart?

Did anyone report the hazard to the authorities?


To the port captain at Morehead, the USCG acknowledged also. We probably
should have made a bigger deal out of it and filed a written report.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King