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Tinkerer 06-29-2020 09:04 PM

I would think you could send a drone down and hook up an air bag or cable to the radar arch and at least get it closer to the surface.
My arch on my SCARAB 34 was anchored down pretty well.

Drock78 06-30-2020 04:07 AM

Hope they have good insurance. That's going to be a big bill.

snapmorgan 06-30-2020 07:24 AM

I believe that most insurance doesn't cover boat salvage. Might be a good time for everyone to read the fine print on their policies..

Twin O/B Sonic 06-30-2020 05:32 PM

Don’t think we know what shot the picture do we?

Could have been a robotic sub.

I will say that back in my wreck diving days, upper Mi/Canada/Great Lakes was known for water clarity due to its cold water (algae won’t grow) and deeper it is, better it is.


Originally Posted by glassdave (Post 4745904)
sure does . . . . i would say hundred fifty feet at most but that lake MI water is pretty damn clear so ya never know. The giveaway for me is the actual photo . . . 250 feet aint exactly a recreational dive


Interceptor 06-30-2020 09:15 PM

Boat was confirmed at 178 feet depth. Blue Eyes is a drone.

Jupiter Sunsation 07-01-2020 05:52 AM


Originally Posted by snapmorgan (Post 4746100)
I believe that most insurance doesn't cover boat salvage. Might be a good time for everyone to read the fine print on their policies..

Some of those outboard boats are looking real attractive! Note they dropped this from a crane, then cut it in half and took it for a ride.


TexomaPowerboater 07-02-2020 05:16 PM

I hate it when bilge vents are mounted below the rub rail. Not saying it caused the sink, but doesn't help when it starts to go down.

+1 on outboard boats.

Smoke eater 07-02-2020 07:53 PM


Originally Posted by Twin O/B Sonic (Post 4745719)
The new VHF’s will communicate w/your GPS.

Push one button on the VHF and it broadcasts a “mayday” w/your latitude and longitude.

All my boats have had that since it came out.

can you shoot me a pm with some details. Thinking it’s now time to replace my radio with a good working unit.


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