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11-06-2023 | 10:50 AM

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tommymonza

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From: naples,florida

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Originally Posted by getrdunn

Unfortunate either way for sure but what was the outcome?

11-06-2023 | 01:04 PM

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Tartilla

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From: BC

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Originally Posted by Madman7

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)

Like having your e-brake in the Car operational only when the engine is running.

11-06-2023 | 04:51 PM

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jeff32

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From: St-Hyacinthe, quebec, canada

big sled to dig out for sure !!!

11-06-2023 | 04:57 PM

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From: Murrayville Georgia

how would you like to have to make that phone call? "Hi, we are going to be a little late with your delivery, sorry."

11-06-2023 | 05:17 PM

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Helmwurst

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From: Lake Ozark, MO USA

Oh by the way, do you have towing insurance?

11-06-2023 | 06:30 PM

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From: Grand Rapids, MI

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Originally Posted by Poker Face Xtreme

It's a shame a windlass does not have a free fall with a brake feature.

Apparently the captain made the decision not to send a crew member to the bow and release the windlass in 8'-10' with no bow rails or anything to secure themselves.

11-07-2023 | 05:10 AM

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From: Naples , Fl

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 ?