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Wooden cargo boat!

Started by Oldrig, January 08, 2010, 10:42:30 AM

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Oldrig

I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this YouTube thread (lifted from the Cape Dory board), but it's pretty amazing.

I would suggest ignoring the obnoxious, condescending commentary.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKn1FuB53KU

After you've viewed it, perhaps you can answer one question: Why didn't they move the boom-and-gaff to the other side to counterbalance the weight of their load?

--Joe
P.S. I assume the scene was shot in Haiti.
"What a greate matter it is to saile a shyppe or goe to sea"
--Capt. John Smith, 1627

mrb

No idea why placement of boom but was cool to see.  Love the boat and can do attitude.

melvin

tomwatt

Neat to see. I've seen still pics of similar things done to the smaller islands off the West Coast of Scotland, where cars and small trucks were driven onto much smaller boats than that to ferry them out. But I don't think it's done that way there currently.
You do have to admire the 'can do' attitude!
1977 Nordica 20 Sloop
It may be the boat I stay with for the rest of my days, unless I retire to a cruising/liveaboard life.
1979 Southcoast Seacraft 26A
Kinda up for sale.

s/v Faith

That kinda makes the whole dingy stowage problem look like no big deal huh?
Satisfaction is wanting what you already have.

Tim

Quote from: s/v Faith on January 08, 2010, 10:00:41 PM
That kinda makes the whole dingy stowage problem look like no big deal huh?

;D I guess I should be able to bring the ATV aboard for jaunts into town  ;)
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