Fishing Bay - Trip/Haul Out

Low seas, no wind and freezing cold.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:39:33 -0800

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Low seas, no wind and freezing cold.

On autopilot, making an easy 6 knots.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:39:46 -0800

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On autopilot, making an easy 6 knots.

Hot coffee and breakfast was a very welcome sight.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:40:02 -0800

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Hot coffee and breakfast was a very welcome sight.

Arriving at Fishing Bay slip.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:40:13 -0800

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Arriving at Fishing Bay slip.

With the boat secured, we are waiting for the travel lift to be setup.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:40:24 -0800

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With the boat secured, we are waiting for the travel lift to be setup.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:40:37 -0800

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We pulled her out backwards to save dropping the headstay.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:40:54 -0800

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We pulled her out backwards to save dropping the headstay.

With a 7 foot draft, she's a huge boat out of the water.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:41:11 -0800

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With a 7 foot draft, she's a huge boat out of the water.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:41:22 -0800

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nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:41:38 -0800

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Whoops ...the Travel lift is trapped between the mast and the radar and wind generator.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:41:54 -0800

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Whoops ...the Travel lift is trapped between the mast and the radar and wind generator.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:42:09 -0800

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nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:42:28 -0800

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Look at those storm clouds coming in...

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:42:42 -0800

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Look at those storm clouds coming in...

Looking down into the lift well from the bow

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:16:33 -0800

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Looking down into the lift well from the bow

Bitter cold saw us covering all exposed skin and we wore at least 3 layers of clothes.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:16:47 -0800

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Bitter cold saw us covering all exposed skin and we wore at least 3 layers of clothes.

One of the many boat graveyards in Deltaville, Virginia. The vessel on the right "CROWN TWO" now has a crown of thorns. It's a shame to see all these boats just discarded.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:17:08 -0800

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One of the many boat graveyards in Deltaville, Virginia. The vessel on the right "CROWN TWO" now has a crown of thorns. It's a shame to see all these boats just discarded.

Once in their glory, now they rest in peace, unwanted and rotting.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:18:01 -0800

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Once in their glory, now they rest in peace, unwanted and rotting.

Typical of the American disposable society mentality, more unwanted in their graveyards.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:18:46 -0800

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Typical of the American disposable society mentality, more unwanted in their graveyards.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:19:07 -0800

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A beautiful Yawl, previously owned by President John F Kennedy.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:19:22 -0800

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A beautiful Yawl, previously owned by President John F Kennedy.

JFK Yawl

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:19:40 -0800

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JFK Yawl

A vigilant crew keeping a sharp eye out ahead.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:30:10 -0800

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A vigilant crew keeping a sharp eye out ahead.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:30:25 -0800

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nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:30:46 -0800

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Dawn breaks off Mobjack Bay, Virginia. George, our autopilot is at the helm.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:31:23 -0800

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Dawn breaks off Mobjack Bay, Virginia. George, our autopilot is at the helm.

Wolf Trap light appears on the horizon.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:31:50 -0800

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Wolf Trap light appears on the horizon.

Wolf Trap light.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:32:15 -0800

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Wolf Trap light.

Wolf Trap light ...one of the few remaining lighthouse structures on the U.S. East coast.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:32:44 -0800

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Wolf Trap light ...one of the few remaining lighthouse structures on the U.S. East coast.

One of the many interesting vessels found at Fishing Bay

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:37:47 -0800

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One of the many interesting vessels found at Fishing Bay

Arriving at Fishing Bay harbor.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:38:28 -0800

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Arriving at Fishing Bay harbor.

One of the many pieces of history found at Fishing Bay

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:43:30 -0800

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One of the many pieces of history found at Fishing Bay

How do you haul a 300 Ton boat up a 10 degree incline on a marine railway? ...all you need is a 20 HP electric motor, some old truck parts and a few reduction gears.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:44:13 -0800

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How do you haul a 300 Ton boat up a 10 degree incline on a marine railway? ...all you need is a 20 HP electric motor, some old truck parts and a few reduction gears.

Bottom painted and new anodes on; don't be fooled by the clear sky and sunshine, it's bloody freezing.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:17:44 -0800

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Bottom painted and new anodes on; don't be fooled by the clear sky and sunshine, it's bloody freezing.

The owner of this boat is a lot smarter than all of us. By adding 6 inches of ice in the bottom, this boat becomes unsinkable, ice floats right? ...it even has a non-skid type pattern to it ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:18:20 -0800

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The owner of this boat is a lot smarter than all of us. By adding 6 inches of ice in the bottom, this boat becomes unsinkable, ice floats right? ...it even has a non-skid type pattern to it ...

Back in the water she goes, only to come back again 5 mins later when the head breaks off a new transducer.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:19:03 -0800

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Back in the water she goes, only to come back again 5 mins later when the head breaks off a new transducer.

The 50 Ton Travel lift stuggles along with Taku Tori's bulk. NB: Four new straps and they plastic cover them to protect the paint work.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:19:46 -0800

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The 50 Ton Travel lift stuggles along with Taku Tori's bulk. NB: Four new straps and they plastic cover them to protect the paint work.

Apart of the marina next to the marine railway

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:20:25 -0800

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Apart of the marina next to the marine railway

Fishing Bay Harbor Marina

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:21:06 -0800

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Fishing Bay Harbor Marina

Well the paint is on, but I'm not sure whether it dried or froze.

nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:22:54 -0800

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Well the paint is on, but I'm not sure whether it dried or froze.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:24:29 -0800

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nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:25:47 -0800

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nobody@smugmug.com (Taku-Tori) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:44:44 -0800

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