It didn't occur to me at the time to do so, partly because it was all
I could do, without scuba gear and at my age and physical condition,
just to clear my propeller and shaft in a series of brief dives. The
pot was snug against the propeller when I first saw it. One of my
first cuts sent it to the bottom. I did manage to get most of the
line and the float on board, so at least those won't pose a fouling
hazard. Next time ( I sure hope there will be none) I will endeavor
to make the pot recoverable.
Jeff Sheler
s/v Windsome
C27TR #6594
Hampton, VA
At 04:01 PM 5/30/2007, you wrote:
BTW.
I hope you tied the ends of the line back together so the crab pot can
be recovered and isn't left littering the bottom of the creek for
someone to foul their anchor on.
After that incident I'd be looking to liberate the crabs in the trap
onto my cooking pot too.
Mark Tamblyn
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
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Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 10:28 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: catalina27-talk: shackler
Last weekend I bought a rigging knife, which came in handy after my
run-in with a crab pot. The knife has a very sharp serrated blade
(which is why I bought it) and a shackler. I have no idea what the
shackler is used for. (Shackling, I suppose). Can someone fill me in?
Jeff Sheler
s/v Windsome
C27TR #6594
Hampton, VA
