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Originally Posted by getrdunn
(Post 4884395)
Unfortunate either way for sure but what was the outcome?
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Originally Posted by Madman7
(Post 4884393)
Just reading the comments on Farcebook over the past few days.
"Crew said the the fire suppression system went off unexpectedly killing power to the motors and generator. The anchor is hydraulic with no easy access override". This seems to make sense, but what do I know (Me shoulder Shrug) |
big sled to dig out for sure !!!
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how would you like to have to make that phone call? "Hi, we are going to be a little late with your delivery, sorry."
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Oh by the way, do you have towing insurance?
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Originally Posted by Poker Face Xtreme
(Post 4884384)
It's a shame a windlass does not have a free fall with a brake feature.
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Most of the anchors on larger boats have a short section of wire or rope going to a cleat in the anchor locker as a secondary safety. I seriously doubt deploying the anchor would have avoided this mishap. How many people set an anchor by going forward ?
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i have never herd of the fire system going off accidentally these are pretty amazing engine rooms often with big 1800hp or more engines
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Originally Posted by boostbros
(Post 4884496)
i have never herd of the fire system going off accidentally these are pretty amazing engine rooms often with big 1800hp or more engines
These guys are fanatics over there. In reading, this seems to be the consensus. YMMV |
To unground her it's reported that they had to remove over a thousand gallons of fuel and empty it's potable water tanks.
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