Ran Aground - Welch Island

Slickcraft · 05-24-2014, 07:29 AM

This was low speed, no injuries, no fuel spill. We heard the crunch and felt a tremor in the camp at about 9:30 last evening. A couple out for a slow evening cruise simply made a mistake in the dark.

MP arrived at about 10pm, they had been busy with two other accidents and there were no injuries here. MP stayed with the couple till Sea Tow arrived at about 11pm and then after ST left at about 11:30 MP took the couple away, I presume to their island camp based on direction. Very good of the MP to have stayed with them. (We did offer our camp to warm-up but they stayed with the MP officer on the boat).

The 30' boat is resting on ledge the entire hull length.

MP did attempt to pull the boat off the ledge but nothing doing. The ST guy assessed the situation and said he will come back in daylight to: inspect the hull and maybe try using airbags.

I don't think it will be easy to get off the ledge. Hopefully the hull has not been compromised. In any case it will have been an expensive cruise, we did feel bad for them.

fpartri497 · 05-24-2014, 07:38 AM

by looking at the pictures, It looks like If trey hadn't run aground they would have ran smack Into the island. that could have been more serious

upthesaukee · 05-24-2014, 08:31 AM

First and foremost: no injuries.

Secondly, thank goodness it was low speed, or has been said, there could have been another island resident on Welch's.

Hopefully it can be floated off with little to no damage.

dave603 · 05-24-2014, 09:14 AM

This is why I always keep the sonar alarm on.
What was the weather like? foggy?

Slickcraft · 05-24-2014, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dave603

This is why I always keep the sonar alarm on.
What was the weather like? foggy?

No fog, occasional light drizzle.

radioman · 05-24-2014, 11:57 AM

Boy, the pictures say a great deal about what was not going on aboard the boat that night. For example, if the radar was on, how could they possably have gotten so close to the island!! In addition to a depth finder, I suspect a boat that seize also had gps. Well, at least noone was hurt, hope the boat was not badly damaged.

Slickcraft · 05-24-2014, 12:35 PM

We just got back to the island and the boat is gone. Must not have compromised the hull, they were lucky for that.

pjard · 05-24-2014, 02:48 PM

I don't like to criticize on this forum becuase someday those pictures may be me! However, I have to agree with the others, how did they ever end up so close to shore and not realize where they were. It would be interesting to hear this story so we can all learn from it.

dickiej · 05-24-2014, 04:48 PM

That's a beautiful boat......what kind is it?

RailroadJoe · 05-24-2014, 04:57 PM

Do they have cruise control on a boat like that one?

Misha888 · 05-24-2014, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dickiej

That's a beautiful boat......what kind is it?

ApreaMare, pricy little boat. And I know pricy and boat are oxymorons.

wifi · 05-24-2014, 06:28 PM

pricey and boat are more of a synonym to me

MJM · 05-25-2014, 07:38 AM

It was a couple, huh? Maybe they were...ahem..."otherwise occupied"....it has almost happened to me before....

ishoot308 · 05-25-2014, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MJM

It was a couple, huh? Maybe they were...ahem..."otherwise occupied"....it has almost happened to me before....

Ding Ding Ding! We have a winner!!!

I bet this was playing on the radio too! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpGRdX5sUAs

I actually saw the boat floating around just before the grounding, couldn't of been going more than 2 mph.

He really did "rock her world"!

Dan

Kamper · 05-25-2014, 12:46 PM

MJM... Better luck next time!

Slickcraft, did you notice any residue on those rocks?

Slickcraft · 05-25-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamper

MJM... Better luck next time!

Slickcraft, did you notice any residue on those rocks?

Did not see any paint from shore but there are probably some scrape marks. When the water is a little warmer we'll take a look.

Merrymeeting · 05-25-2014, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

Did not see any paint from shore but there are probably some scrape marks. When the water is a little warmer we'll take a look.

That is either one of the bed deadpan responses I've seen, or...

http://gifsoup.com/view/980203/over-...prettyPhoto/0/

Slickcraft · 05-25-2014, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

That is either one of the bed deadpan responses I've seen, or...

http://gifsoup.com/view/980203/over-...prettyPhoto/0/

Deadpan?? Not me

Merrymeeting · 05-26-2014, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

That is either one of the bed deadpan responses I've seen, or...

I wish the spell checkers would warn you more often when they make a change for you...best...not bed!

Lin · 05-26-2014, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Misha888

ApreaMare, pricy little boat. And I know pricy and boat are oxymorons.

I just looked up that boat. What beautiful boats and craftsmanship, but they cost more than my house did. A 2005 model used started at $299,000 and a 1998 used one was going for $110,000. I think if I had that much money tied up in a boat I'd have been a bit more careful with GPS, depth sounders and more. Especially at night and in a lake that has so many islands and rocks.

Just Sold · 05-26-2014, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lin

I just looked up that boat. What beautiful boats and craftsmanship, but they cost more than my house did. A 2005 model used started at $299,000 and a 1998 used one was going for $110,000. I think if I had that much money tied up in a boat I'd have been a bit more careful with GPS, depth sounders and more. Especially at night and in a lake that has so many islands and rocks.

Look at the photo of the boat again - they had a Raymarine Radar on board. So my thought is that there should be no excuse for this but the question arises what were they really doing when they went aground?????

A little bit of distraction maybe?

GTO · 05-26-2014, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Just Sold

Look at the photo of the boat again - they had a Raymarine Radar on board. So my thought is that there should no excuse for this but the question arises what were they really doing when they went aground?????

A little bit of distraction maybe?

We'll see in nine months

pjard · 05-26-2014, 06:33 PM

Maybe they will name the baby "Rock".

tummyman · 05-26-2014, 09:46 PM

I assume they waited for high tide to float it off the rocks.......

pcmc · 05-26-2014, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pjard

Maybe they will name the baby "Rock".

Pebbles or Bam Bam?

This is quite the twist for the thread to have taken.lol.

Happy Gourmand · 05-27-2014, 07:27 AM

"Hey, that island isn't supposed to be there!"

ITD · 05-27-2014, 07:35 AM

You know, the twist this thread has taken, while certainly entertaining is scary. If you feel the urge to do something other than pay attention where your boat is going while underway, turn off the engine, or take down the sail and go to town, don't endanger the rest of us.

A few years ago I was sailing near Center Harbor on a light wind day when I noticed a large, ocean going, tug type, expensive yacht bearing down on me. The captain was about 3 feet from the wheel, with his back toward his direction of travel, talking to his guests. It looked like he had been in this position for a long time. I was not able to move out of his path, luckily I had a canned air horn and nearly emptied the can before who I assume was his wife stood up to look and told him he was getting close to hitting me. He adjusted course and missed me.

The big lake method of collision avoidance doesn't work, if you are under way pay attention.

RailroadJoe · 05-27-2014, 08:12 AM

Now that I think of it. They were probably on their cell phones and were not paying attention. Just like car drivers.

dt5150 · 05-27-2014, 08:19 AM

pretty sure i saw the seatow guys towing that boat on saturday morning. i was fishin in the area. must not have had any leaks..

jrc · 05-27-2014, 10:44 AM

Wow, this thread has taken a weird turn. As far as I can tell from this thread, this was a minor accident with no injuries.

Why all the guessing games and innuendo, is there a backstory here or just internet fun at work?

Striper295 · 05-27-2014, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Sold

Look at the photo of the boat again - they had a Raymarine Radar on board. So my thought is that there should be no excuse for this but the question arises what were they really doing when they went aground?????

A little bit of distraction maybe?

First thing I noticed is the Raymarine... must not have been audible or on..

GTO · 05-27-2014, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Sold

Look at the photo of the boat again - they had a Raymarine Radar on board. So my thought is that there should be no excuse for this but the question arises what were they really doing when they went aground?????

A little bit of distraction maybe?

Whole new meaning to "coming ashore". (That was just way too easy)

trfour · 05-28-2014, 03:06 PM

You Will Be Slowed Down... :-) :-) Sides, what's your hurry?? Enjoy Lake Winnipesaukee's Splendor!

Terry
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dpg · 06-04-2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RailroadJoe

Now that I think of it. They were probably on their cell phones and were not paying attention. Just like car drivers.

umm.....NO.....Few beers+skimpy bathing suit =

05-24-2014, 07:29 AM	#1
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,218 Thanks: 1,173 Thanked 2,002 Times in 915 Posts	Ran Aground - Welch Island This was low speed, no injuries, no fuel spill. We heard the crunch and felt a tremor in the camp at about 9:30 last evening. A couple out for a slow evening cruise simply made a mistake in the dark. MP arrived at about 10pm, they had been busy with two other accidents and there were no injuries here. MP stayed with the couple till Sea Tow arrived at about 11pm and then after ST left at about 11:30 MP took the couple away, I presume to their island camp based on direction. Very good of the MP to have stayed with them. (We did offer our camp to warm-up but they stayed with the MP officer on the boat). The 30' boat is resting on ledge the entire hull length. MP did attempt to pull the boat off the ledge but nothing doing. The ST guy assessed the situation and said he will come back in daylight to: inspect the hull and maybe try using airbags. I don't think it will be easy to get off the ledge. Hopefully the hull has not been compromised. In any case it will have been an expensive cruise, we did feel bad for them. Attached Images

05-24-2014, 07:38 AM	#2
fpartri497 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Concord NH Posts: 681 Thanks: 97 Thanked 48 Times in 39 Posts	by looking at the pictures, It looks like If trey hadn't run aground they would have ran smack Into the island. that could have been more serious __________________ dont worry be happy

05-24-2014, 08:31 AM	#3
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,398 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Thank goodness on two levels... First and foremost: no injuries. Secondly, thank goodness it was low speed, or has been said, there could have been another island resident on Welch's. Hopefully it can be floated off with little to no damage. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

05-24-2014, 11:57 AM	#6
radioman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 212 Thanks: 6 Thanked 75 Times in 50 Posts	Run Aground Boy, the pictures say a great deal about what was not going on aboard the boat that night. For example, if the radar was on, how could they possably have gotten so close to the island!! In addition to a depth finder, I suspect a boat that seize also had gps. Well, at least noone was hurt, hope the boat was not badly damaged.

05-25-2014, 07:38 AM	#13
MJM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 262 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 11 Posts	Lake Lovin' It was a couple, huh? Maybe they were...ahem..."otherwise occupied"....it has almost happened to me before....

05-24-2014, 09:14 AM	#4
dave603 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Nashua/Winnisquam Posts: 282 Thanks: 106 Thanked 96 Times in 49 Posts	This is why I always keep the sonar alarm on. What was the weather like? foggy?

05-24-2014, 12:35 PM	#7
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,218 Thanks: 1,173 Thanked 2,002 Times in 915 Posts	We just got back to the island and the boat is gone. Must not have compromised the hull, they were lucky for that.

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pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 626 Thanks: 453 Thanked 184 Times in 97 Posts	I don't like to criticize on this forum becuase someday those pictures may be me! However, I have to agree with the others, how did they ever end up so close to shore and not realize where they were. It would be interesting to hear this story so we can all learn from it.

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05-24-2014, 04:48 PM	#9
dickiej Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: White Salmon, WA Posts: 291 Thanks: 21 Thanked 165 Times in 90 Posts	That's a beautiful boat......what kind is it?

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RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	Do they have cruise control on a boat like that one?

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wifi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 282 Thanked 287 Times in 169 Posts	pricey and boat are more of a synonym to me

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Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,296 Thanks: 67 Thanked 166 Times in 126 Posts	MJM... Better luck next time! Slickcraft, did you notice any residue on those rocks?

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05-26-2014, 06:33 PM	#23
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 626 Thanks: 453 Thanked 184 Times in 97 Posts	Maybe they will name the baby "Rock".

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tummyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 780 Thanks: 233 Thanked 631 Times in 228 Posts	I assume they waited for high tide to float it off the rocks.......

05-27-2014, 07:27 AM	#26
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05-27-2014, 07:35 AM	#27
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,860 Thanks: 461 Thanked 666 Times in 366 Posts	You know, the twist this thread has taken, while certainly entertaining is scary. If you feel the urge to do something other than pay attention where your boat is going while underway, turn off the engine, or take down the sail and go to town, don't endanger the rest of us. A few years ago I was sailing near Center Harbor on a light wind day when I noticed a large, ocean going, tug type, expensive yacht bearing down on me. The captain was about 3 feet from the wheel, with his back toward his direction of travel, talking to his guests. It looked like he had been in this position for a long time. I was not able to move out of his path, luckily I had a canned air horn and nearly emptied the can before who I assume was his wife stood up to look and told him he was getting close to hitting me. He adjusted course and missed me. The big lake method of collision avoidance doesn't work, if you are under way pay attention.

05-27-2014, 08:12 AM	#28
RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	Now that I think of it. They were probably on their cell phones and were not paying attention. Just like car drivers.

05-27-2014, 08:19 AM	#29
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