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sounds like the keel bolts let go and cracked the hull up inside, it does not appear to be a keel/centerboard type so that is what I am assuming.
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02-19-2011, 02:44 PM
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Damn, How far from the inlet were you pete... Im still working in Barnegat light.... and yes the wind has been whipping 45-50
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02-19-2011, 05:15 PM
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I'll bet the owner is not a happy camper right about now. I'm sure the lawsuit will claim gross negligence or something like that. Might have to dive the wreck to determine the cause. Same wind brought down a tree in my backyard today (Northern NJ). Really nasty out there. Glad you guys are ok.
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02-19-2011, 06:46 PM
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the keel looked like it was part of the hull. There must have been something hidden on the side she was lying on while on the beach. It wasn't worth much. The owner originally paid $2400 for it several years ago. He was in the process of taking her to VA where he was to trade it in on a larger boat. It was not far from the Gov's mansion on Island Beach. I got the numbers. I figure it will be a good spot for blackfish by next fall.
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02-19-2011, 09:36 PM
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nice write up.....had me on the edge of my seat there for a moment....I figure one the most common things you might hear in the salvage business is "hey what are ya gonna do?
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02-21-2011, 12:49 PM
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Yeah, the phrase "s**t happens" definitely applies here. It still bothers me that it happened because in the 19 years that I have been doing this it has never happened to me. I keep thinking maybe if the pumps were primed and ready faster or if my deckhand was a little faster pulling the line in. But then again, s**t happens. So I guess I will just consider it a good learning experience from now on.
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02-22-2011, 09:33 AM
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Thanks for the story. I can see how the owner would be upset at the circumstances, and shouldn't be upset at you. It should just be an insurance issue, hopefully the owner won't be a jerk.
rkc
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