I mentioned the discussion about this issue to my wife on our way out to our boat Saturday and when we got there I found that someone had moved one of my halyards to the bow rail. When we came back from sailing a fellow in the next slip over mentioned to me that he had slept on his boat during a windy evening and that my halyards were slapping the mast so hard that he was concerned that they would come apart and that he had tied one off. I am sure the reality was that it was keeping him awake. I took no offense that he had done this because I have had many good conversations with him and I felt bad that he could not enjoy his night on his boat because I had not silenced my halyards. They are all tied off now. Lesson learned from good friends on the Catalina web site. Lets set a good example ourselves first.
>>> <[email protected]> 8/7/2009 10:23 AM >>> Holy smokes, I never thought this would have turned into such a controversial topic but interesting responses. Just for a followup I didn't do anything or get on this guys boat, or curse his children, nor damn him to an eternity of. firey hell. It was merely intended as a conversation starter with a touch of sarcasm. Plus if I was that inclined I would have tied it off and not given up one of my precious bungies (never know when you're gonna need em). I will say either someone must have taken my idea, or they fixed them given I don't think anyone has been out on it in 2yrs and they are now jerry rigged tied to his lifeline. I do agree with the latest replies. I get furious when the ducks get on my boat during the week, much less another person, that would not be a pretty mess to clean up on a friday afternoon. In the mean time happy sailing...and quiet halyards, or loud if that's your thing. -----Original Message----- From: "tychoforst" <[email protected]> Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:56:06 To: <[email protected]> Subject: [IC27A] Re: halyard clanging Back in a second...where did I put those bungees? Done. Now, I have to ask, if halyards clanging against masts are such an issue, perhaps marinas are not the best place to spend one's leisure time... To the point of violating the sanctity of the vessel, I generally agree, keep off other's boats unless invited. However, there are no absolutes: there are plenty of exceptions to every generality. For example I recently called the marina, then added springs (mine) to a boat moored next to me; her bow was pounding into the wharf on the flood. The vessel was not in any danger, but the shiny gelcoat on the new Bayliner was. The owner, who I had met once, rarely visited the boat and was appreciative of my actions, especially as he has just listed the boat for sale, unscathed. Steve Iska Snug Cove, Bowen Island, BC --- In [email protected], "cliffhaby" <cliffh...@...> wrote: > > > I agree with Ralph. Never go on someone else's boat without permission except > in time of peril. > > Cliff > Austin, TX > > --- In [email protected], "mkeller23173" <mkeller@> wrote: > > > > Having worked at marinas, lived on boats and now owning my second boat, it > > is not at all rude to correct someone else's rudeness in this instance. > > > > I've never bungied someone else's halyard, but I have moved it off the mast > > before and think it's perfectly acceptable to do so. > > Mike > > > >Posted by: "Ralph E. Ahseln" rahs...@... > >Thu Aug 6, 2009 11:38 am (PDT) > >I've always operated on the premise that,...to step on board a vessel > >without prior approval is a violation of the meanest kind. > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
