Colin_S
Well-Known Member
Don't think that's carpet, just water pouring out the hull, unless we're looking at 2 dif things.
Eightball
Well-Known Member
hi mate realy sorry to here this as happend . i have seen marks like this before on a boat that lost its keel i asked at time what caused it bloke said it is caused by pressure on keel before she breaks away like when you flex a peice of plastic it discolors round where its about to break.try it youll see what i mean ., any way our deepest condolences from all of us this side regards dave
rogerthebodger
Well-Known Member
Like you I also knew one of the crew and also know the fast 42 quite well amd have sailed on one or two of then and very sadened by the loss.
I hope a complete investigation will take place so we can find the cause and prevent anything simular happening again.
Pls keep us informed as news about this is slow to get to JHB
I hope a complete investigation will take place so we can find the cause and prevent anything simular happening again.
Pls keep us informed as news about this is slow to get to JHB
andy_wilson
Well-Known Member
It looks like a section of lining or carpeting has been blasted out of the keel box and been swished around the areas of hull within it's range.
boguing
Well-Known Member
Raised on another sailing website.
Looks like a low floating 20 foot container just awash astern. Conjecture is (if that's what it is) a conscious decision was made to hang onto it as a stable platform if the hull sank.
Terrible to contemplate.
Looks like a low floating 20 foot container just awash astern. Conjecture is (if that's what it is) a conscious decision was made to hang onto it as a stable platform if the hull sank.
Terrible to contemplate.
yachtbits
Well-Known Member
the only consolation...
if there can be.
If remains are found and identified the families will have closure on their missing loved ones.
Additionally, life insurance will then pay out to help support the families.
So sad.
if there can be.
If remains are found and identified the families will have closure on their missing loved ones.
Additionally, life insurance will then pay out to help support the families.
So sad.
michael_99
Well-Known Member
I remember back in the mid 80's a swedish family had just taken delivery of their new boat, and was on their maiden voyage, when the keel fell off, flipping the boat over, trapping their young daughter killing her.
When are they going to stop building boats like that. It seems, as cars are getting safer, boat are getting more dangerous. Is the need for speed worth the price. I think not.
When are they going to stop building boats like that. It seems, as cars are getting safer, boat are getting more dangerous. Is the need for speed worth the price. I think not.
gary4
New Member
If it is a container either attached to or entangled in the yachts rigging then surely after 5 months colliding together the yacht would be damaged enough to sink.
But, I do agree there seems to be an unnatural square patch of calm water behind the boat.
Terrible event to happen thou
But, I do agree there seems to be an unnatural square patch of calm water behind the boat.
Terrible event to happen thou
Csail
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Is there any more news yet? The media reports are contradicting.
