barryjl
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Does anyone know yet what caused the Sunseeker to burn at PS last week or is that off limits like the sinking P65?
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Fire at Port Solent
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kimhollamby
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I've not heard anything. P65 not off limits per se, but a problem for the person who posted. Have no problem with anyone posting facts on the fire but would urge caution over speculating on any half facts or third party rumours.
Presumably fire inspectors involved in this one, so some kind of report to come? Don't know how public domain those are...anyone know the answer to that?
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Presumably fire inspectors involved in this one, so some kind of report to come? Don't know how public domain those are...anyone know the answer to that?
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jhr
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Given that it's a SexSeeker, probably an inter-reaction between after-shave and sun tan oil, set off by sparks from a gold medallion. 
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However, trying to be serious, BBC South news on the night of the fire mentioned the possibility that it was some kind of electrical fault - but I think they may just have been passing on local speculation. In which case apologies, Kim, for indulging in third party tittle-tattle, albeit legitimised by the Beeb...............
Whatever the reasons, it's a tragedy for the owners.
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)However, trying to be serious, BBC South news on the night of the fire mentioned the possibility that it was some kind of electrical fault - but I think they may just have been passing on local speculation. In which case apologies, Kim, for indulging in third party tittle-tattle, albeit legitimised by the Beeb...............
Whatever the reasons, it's a tragedy for the owners.
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mjf
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I agree it would be very interesting to learn why.
After seeing the wreck on Friday afternoon (and the tv footage) it certainly made my own shut-down on sunday more thorough than usual.....
The main fire damage appears to stem from the stern (so to speak!) / sunbed / helm area as the fore deck has not burned through.
Whilst on this aweful issue I heard a couple of feed back comments this w/e. All of the record / [ah em!] etc
The P65 sank because the stern thruster 'fell off'.
The Phantom40 had a RYA skipper/ girlfriend aboard when attacking Bridge Bouy.
There is an new 'just launched' 2003 Targa 40 at PSolent that has been 'sold' many times by the UK based broker vendor and in is now in the hands of lawyers.
This is not meant to be tittle-tatle(although reading it - it does!) but many of us have lots of money at 'risk' and I firmly believe highlighting these issues does make one think carefully when dealing with and using our boats......
Michael
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After seeing the wreck on Friday afternoon (and the tv footage) it certainly made my own shut-down on sunday more thorough than usual.....
The main fire damage appears to stem from the stern (so to speak!) / sunbed / helm area as the fore deck has not burned through.
Whilst on this aweful issue I heard a couple of feed back comments this w/e. All of the record / [ah em!] etc
The P65 sank because the stern thruster 'fell off'.
The Phantom40 had a RYA skipper/ girlfriend aboard when attacking Bridge Bouy.
There is an new 'just launched' 2003 Targa 40 at PSolent that has been 'sold' many times by the UK based broker vendor and in is now in the hands of lawyers.
This is not meant to be tittle-tatle(although reading it - it does!) but many of us have lots of money at 'risk' and I firmly believe highlighting these issues does make one think carefully when dealing with and using our boats......
Michael
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pistonbroke
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Quote: "The P65 sank because the stern thruster 'fell off'".
Hey smartypants, I told you all that a week ago. It seems the bolts holding it on corroded and let go, allowing water to enter the boat through the cable holes!!!
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Hey smartypants, I told you all that a week ago. It seems the bolts holding it on corroded and let go, allowing water to enter the boat through the cable holes!!!
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oldgit
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Re: Bolts fell off.
What were they made of(the fastenings) for gawds sake,to only last a couple of seasons.
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What were they made of(the fastenings) for gawds sake,to only last a couple of seasons.
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longjohnsilver
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Re: Bolts fell off.
Even top quality stainless can corrode to nothing in a season if it's not bonded correctly to anodes!
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Even top quality stainless can corrode to nothing in a season if it's not bonded correctly to anodes!
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mjf
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Sorry, I was unaware that this news had already been aired.
Seems unbelievable as you would have thought that the unit would fail when under load not when idle alongside.
Michael
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Seems unbelievable as you would have thought that the unit would fail when under load not when idle alongside.
Michael
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petem
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Seems unbelievable as you would have thought that the unit would fail when under load not when idle alongside.
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Exactly my thoughts. Even so you would think that the 4 bilge pumps would manage to clear the water ingress from the wiring holes. Also you would think that somebody would notice the large amounts of water that were being pumped out (above the water line) by the bilge pumps. Still, I doubt that "noticing if the vessel is sinking" is part of anyones contract with their marina.
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Seems unbelievable as you would have thought that the unit would fail when under load not when idle alongside.
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Exactly my thoughts. Even so you would think that the 4 bilge pumps would manage to clear the water ingress from the wiring holes. Also you would think that somebody would notice the large amounts of water that were being pumped out (above the water line) by the bilge pumps. Still, I doubt that "noticing if the vessel is sinking" is part of anyones contract with their marina.
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mjf
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You would be surprised at the number of boats that were hauled out on an emergency basis at PSolent during the summer. Several were seen by vigilant security patrols as being somewhat lower than during the round before and the staff move the craft to the hoist and lift out for good measure.
Certainly two I witnessed had water rushing out of their bellows / stern drives.....
Michael
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Certainly two I witnessed had water rushing out of their bellows / stern drives.....
Michael
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petem
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Port Solent
Ah well, Port Solent, a quality marina. During my two years there I had nothing but praise for the staff.
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Ah well, Port Solent, a quality marina. During my two years there I had nothing but praise for the staff.
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