Bristolfashion
Well-known member
Does anyone know this boat? At 9.45am this morning, this boat whacked into us on the Malpas pontoon on the Fal, scraped down our length under quite a lot of power - no fenders out and with us pushing off frantically.
No "sorry", attempt to see if there was any damage or even acknowledgement that we were there. This boat then powered off down the Fal as fast as possible. Looked like an older helmsman and family - should really know better.
A quick inspection suggests no serious damage, but certainly some bumps & deep scratches. We'll have to launch the tender and make a closer inspection later. These things happen and, with a bit of a chat and an apology, I'd just fix it up myself - but this kind of behaviour and I lean towards an expensive, boatyard & insurance repair.
I'd suggest that this is probably a boat kept in the Fal somewhere.
If anyone knows the owner, perhaps they could have a quiet word - really unacceptable. We'll keep an eye out as we travel around the Fal and leave an appropriate note if we see 'em.
See what I mean on my "Yacht Friendliness index" thread!
No "sorry", attempt to see if there was any damage or even acknowledgement that we were there. This boat then powered off down the Fal as fast as possible. Looked like an older helmsman and family - should really know better.
A quick inspection suggests no serious damage, but certainly some bumps & deep scratches. We'll have to launch the tender and make a closer inspection later. These things happen and, with a bit of a chat and an apology, I'd just fix it up myself - but this kind of behaviour and I lean towards an expensive, boatyard & insurance repair.
I'd suggest that this is probably a boat kept in the Fal somewhere.
If anyone knows the owner, perhaps they could have a quiet word - really unacceptable. We'll keep an eye out as we travel around the Fal and leave an appropriate note if we see 'em.
See what I mean on my "Yacht Friendliness index" thread!