[Public-list] #306 Lost on Grenada

[George Dinwiddie]

Dave,

The A30 is a tough boat, so don't give up hope.  They're also quite
repairable.  Even something like a split hull/deck joint isn't all that
bad.  If the boat's integrity is compromised in such a way, though, have
them pull off the engine intake hose and open the seacock so the boat
can't fill up with water.

 - George

On Mon, Sep 13, 2004 at 05:58:26PM -0400, CAPTDAVE40 at aol.com wrote:
> Last fall I sailed my Alberg30 #306 from Islesboro, Maine to Grenada.
> It was hauled out at Spice Island Boat Yard. Every vessel was blown off their 
> supports. The eye of IVAN passed over the yard, with winds clocking the 
> compass and blowing 118 mph, gusting to 125mph.
> Although my vessel was on the hard I consider it lost until I hear of it's 
> condition. There has been no correspondence out of Grenada. SIBY is working as 
> best as they can under the circumstances to inform boat owners of the condition 
> of their vessels. For more info go to, www.stormcarib.com
> and www.spiceislandmarine.com/
> Dave
> Coober Pedy
> Spice Island Marina

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