sailorman
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Why would the hull be breached,the fire would only burn down to where ever the water line was ( due to being filled with applied water) that was the only way the fire was going to be extinguished, by sinking.
Fire at East Cowes Marina
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Bav34
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How do they get the strops under the hull when it's resting on the seabed?
CharlieAlpha
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I suspect that what the air bags [seen in the pictures] were for to lift her enough to get the strops underneath.
itchenseadog
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Air bags were rigged through the bow thruster tunnel, through the prop aperture and around each stabilser. That was enough to lift her to the surface then divers were able to rig the main strops around the hull for lifting out of the water
Bav34
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Thanks. I didn't think about airbags as I thought there was little left of the hull to attach them too. Had the same thought (how) when I saw that they had put metal cables under Concordia to roll her upright.
AdeOlly
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Went out fishing today and spotted the hull being transported into Portsmouth Harbour. A sad sight and end to a fine boat.
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rafiki_
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Went out fishing today and spotted the hull being transported into Portsmouth Harbour. A sad sight and end to a fine boat.
Sad as you say. I guess not much worth salvaging. Possibly some engine/transmission bits?
epervier
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For a 2011 boat the newness has certainly been rubbed off, very sad though, but I guess most of us believe our boats have souls, it's not just a "thing" to most.
crazy4557
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Looks like it's been cleaned up. Previous pictures showed it looking dirty with soot coming out of the portholes.
Or do I need to go back to Specsavers?
Or do I need to go back to Specsavers?
RobWales
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Love to get my hands on some of the stainless deck fittings!
colhel
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petem
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I'm afraid I have to join those in the 'non sentimental' camp.
Whilst this is an unfortunate incident, it was a relatively new boat, appears to have been or would have been chartered, and is for sale by the owner. On that basis I'd question the amount of emotional attachment the owner has to the vessel.
In fact the person I feel most sorry for is the broker who has probably seen a six figure commission go up in smoke.
Needless to say, I hope forumites who have their "pride and joys" moored nearby are unaffected.
Pete
Whilst this is an unfortunate incident, it was a relatively new boat, appears to have been or would have been chartered, and is for sale by the owner. On that basis I'd question the amount of emotional attachment the owner has to the vessel.
In fact the person I feel most sorry for is the broker who has probably seen a six figure commission go up in smoke.
Needless to say, I hope forumites who have their "pride and joys" moored nearby are unaffected.
Pete
epervier
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MapisM
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That was on stbd side as far as I can see, whilst the last pics show port side only.
MapisM
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I'd tend to be with you on that. If for no other reason, at least because of the totally unrealistic asking price.
oGaryo
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I think you just like a good debate Pete
petem
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Oh yes bring it on! But I've probably missed the boat on this one.
To be honest though Gary, when you see the poor souls in the Philipines on the tv who have lost everything it does put boating mishaps like this into perspective.
Cheers, Pete
oGaryo
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that's a fair point well made if I may say so Pete
SpottyDog5
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You are absolutely correct, but what I don't understand is why peeps seem to revel in others misfortune, compassion cost nothing.
rafiki_
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+1000