Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Re: [Electric Boats] Abusive and dangerous Re-Epower technical specification

 

I reviewed the link sent to the e-boat forum regarding
the fate of Savage Beauty. Stated clearly, "the crew tried to start the inboard motor, but quickly fouled the prop." Regretfully, they were doomed by two factors, neither of which was the result of the propulsion method. First, they placed them selves in peril by choosing to skirt the counter currents near the shore (I have done the same), and second, when the prop was fouled, probably by attempting to set some ground tackle in panicky conditions (this I have also done, just off of Angel Island in fact) Risking a dive to cut the line off the prop would have been suicidal in their location, however. Confining your boat to inland waters is not the solution, as nasty conditions can arise anywhere.
Common sense and respect for Nature cannot be replaced by large engines and a lack of planning. To this end, we chose not to remove the fuel tank from our boat, or the outboard mount from the stern. I hope the spare engine remains wrapped in its locker. Its nice to know its there.
Arby

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From: aweekdaysailor <aweekdaysailor@yahoo.com>
To: electricboats@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:50:02 AM
Subject: Re: [Electric Boats] Abusive and dangerous Re-Epower technical specification

As if to prove my point...

http://www.sail-world.com/USA/Images-from-Frisco:-Savage-Beauty-ravaged/59458

(I was out Saturday as well - not fighting the 4+kt flood. I heard the call on VHF and figured it was a fishing boat. Luckily everyone off safe)

-Keith

--- In electricboats@ yahoogroups. com, "aweekdaysailor" <aweekdaysailor@ ...> wrote:

> That's why I keep my boat confined to the SF Bay and won't go offshore anymore.
>
> -Keith

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