We fared okay with the exception of a bimini deck fitting which pulled out. I can rout out, epoxy, and re-drill and re-attach myself without making any insurance claim. Besides if I had the yard do it, the cost wouldn't come close to my deductible so I didn't make any claim.
Other boats weren't so lucky with one boat belonging to a friend of mine was completely totaled. Captive has her bow cleats right on the toerail so when the mooring line "loops" are over the cleat, there's nothing for them to chafe on. On my friend's boat, his mooring lines ran through chocks to his bow cleats which are mounted inboard and aft of the bow. The resulting chafe (and he did use chafe guards!!!) parted the lines (sustained 65-75 with many gusts to 85-90!!!) and off she went to end up on the rocks at the other side of the harbor. If you send me off-list your 'private' email address, I'll send photo's. Not a pretty site. We're actually planning on sailing this weekend since the forecast is for great weather with temps around 55 so ski clothing should be perfect... Steve Weinstein S/V CAPTIVA 1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376 Sailing out of Oyster Bay, NY All outgoing mail protected by VIPRE A/V -----Original Message----- From: Ben Okopnik Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 7:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] Battery Pulsers for Sale Hey, Steve - I've been wanting to call you, but my phone died and then went into the drink (yes, in that order, and no, not on purpose :), so I've lost your number. How did you make out with Sandy? How is "Captiva"? I at least know that you're OK, which is a good thing; I've been trying to catch up with all my friends in the area just to make sure that they are - and everyone seems to be alive and well, for which I'm truly grateful. My temp # is 347-764-6625. Please give me a call when you can. Best, Ben -- OKOPNIK CONSULTING Custom Computing Solutions For Your Business Expert-led Training | Dynamic, vital websites | Custom programming 443-250-7895 http://okopnik.com http://twitter.com/okopnik _______________________________________________ Liveaboard mailing list [email protected] To adjust your membership settings over the web http://liveaboardonline.com/mailman/listinfo/liveaboard To subscribe send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] The archives are at http://www.liveaboardonline.com/pipermail/liveaboard/ To search the archives http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] The Mailman Users Guide can be found here http://www.gnu.org/software/mailman/mailman-member/index.html _______________________________________________ Liveaboard mailing list [email protected] To adjust your membership settings over the web http://liveaboardonline.com/mailman/listinfo/liveaboard To subscribe send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] The archives are at http://www.liveaboardonline.com/pipermail/liveaboard/ To search the archives http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] The Mailman Users Guide can be found here http://www.gnu.org/software/mailman/mailman-member/index.html
