OldDan1943
Guru
- Joined
- Oct 2, 2017
- Messages
- 10,649
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Kinja
- Vessel Make
- American Tug 34 #116 2008
Getting caught in the tuna tower while coming through a cut or crossing a bar?
Having to abandon ship in cold water far away, and suffering the consequent ending.
So, all we have to do to never be afraid again, is to never ever make a mistake again?
In life in general it's loss of my wife's life, followed by others close to us. We've both pledged to each other how we'd go on and go forward after the death of the other, but pledging that is easier than actually doing it.
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Ironically, this fear is contrary to our belief system which is that death is not to be feared. It makes it somewhat easier to accept expected death due to age and illness, but harder to deal with accidental or sudden death.
RT, shouldn't that have been written in the past tense?Greetings,
I never want to lose my good looks...
Donna; exactly how many feet away is this boat? And, if the dock lines burn thru, where will it drift? Surprised the FD called an all clear.
Have you talked to the marina management and asked them what they will be doing about the issue. Maybe talk to your insurance company and ask them for some advice. I would think that the marina would want the boat out of there. I can’t believe that they would be willing to accept the responsibility for an explosion that they knew was about to happen.
Right? It’s totally unbelievable. I have talked to both the harbor masters and neither one seems to care. In fact, it’s more like I’m the bother. Go figure.
Have you talked to the marina management and asked them what they will be doing about the issue. Maybe talk to your insurance company and ask them for some advice. I would think that the marina would want the boat out of there. I can’t believe that they would be willing to accept the responsibility for an explosion that they knew was about to happen.
Right? It’s totally unbelievable. I have talked to both the harbor masters and neither one seems to care. In fact, it’s more like I’m the bother. Go figure.
Right? It’s totally unbelievable. I have talked to both the harbor masters and neither one seems to care. In fact, it’s more like I’m the bother. Go figure.
That`s not tolerable. You can smell gas, strongly,it`s likely still at potentially explosive levels. My recollection is at 5% gas to air ratio it`s explosive. Under that is too lean, over is too rich, but a little breeze can change the ratio. Problem seems to be getting some action, with a less than "on the ball" Marina.An update:I just left the marina after spending a worrisome 4 days doing nuisance projects. The ticking time bomb boat is still there. The waft of gas in the air near the boat is stifling. Owner stated they called the ins. Company and surprise, not covered. No kidding. So....I ask, what yard is the boat going to be towed to? Answer...I’m not going to tow it anywhere. I’m going to take the tanks out myself! WHAT??? I’m not a rocket scientist but I’m thinking that galvanized steel would have to be cut with something electric. Mind you, the owners are in their 70’s and live aboard. Obviously they are staying with friends for the moment. I have expressed my displeasure with the marina.
Yep my greatest fear is still a threat.
Greetings,
Ms. D. As Mr. BK suggests, perhaps leaving the hazard will lessen the worry. As I see it, this is a situation that is causing you quite a bit of grief and you have absolutely no control over it with regards to the owners doing anything.
Yes, you should contact your insurance company, the local fire brigade, perhaps the local health unit (If these people are still living aboard and breathing in the toxic fumes, they may not be in control of their faculties) AND the media (HEADLINES: Local marina makes liveaboards live in live bomb).
Do so by registered mail to all including the marina owners and make known to the owners that you have sent your concerns to all involved. Be prepared to be asked to leave if you make it too hot for the owners particularly with the media involved.
I understand that you really like the place but is it really worth the grief? IF the owners do not recognize you as an asset to their business (always busy, really nice boat) why let their problem become yours?
Yes, you should contact your insurance company, the local fire brigade, perhaps the local health unit (If these people are still living aboard and breathing in the toxic fumes, they may not be in control of their faculties) AND the media (HEADLINES: Local marina makes liveaboards live in live bomb).