It had to happen sometime

[charles_reed]

UFO sinks fishing vessel. _See headline on YBW.com

"It had to be a floating container"....

My nightmare come true - it could have been a log.

Singlehanding or crewed you can't see them until the last minute.

 

[robp]

And although this one was in good vis, you certainly can't hope to see it in darkness. Thank god they are OK.

 

[Guest]

Forward Seeking Metal Detector

is what we need now.

There must be a way of doing it . Magnetism perhaps ?

At least nature gave the whale a bit of give.

 

[billskip]

Re: Forward Seeking Metal Detector

Already have it..forward sonar..dont know if it works though ...when useing depth sonar normally going slow...when doing 10-12kts and realy enjoying a good sail...???

 

[ccscott49]

Re: Forward Seeking Metal Detector

Must admit mine has seen a big lump of old pallets etc, giving me time to avoid it!

 

[Guest]

A log nearly sank me once, when I forgot to put the paddlewheel in.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Better than being hit by a flying Japanese bull. n

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