On Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:46:12 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

Totally different than doing it while afloat, which from what I've
seen is darn near impossible without motor power, unless it's a very
light weight boat, even with a crew of strong men.

Strong men turn into weak men pretty quickly in cold water. The best
way is with a work barge and hoist. After the hull is upright the
next challenge is to get the water out before it capsizes again.

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:46:12 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

Totally different than doing it while afloat, which from what I've
seen is darn near impossible without motor power, unless it's a very
light weight boat, even with a crew of strong men.

Strong men turn into weak men pretty quickly in cold water. The best
way is with a work barge and hoist. After the hull is upright the
next challenge is to get the water out before it capsizes again.


A 13' Whaler is near impossible to right without a large ship and a crane.
Acquaintance flipped his and a week later when it was found, they had to tow
it the 10 miles to the harbor while it was inverted. They could not get
enough leverage to right the boat.