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Boat launch gone wrong


danc

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I have no details about where, when or why this happened, but the pictures say it all. This looks like a brand new boat to me. Here's how things started out.

 

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But this isn't supposed to happen. Is it? Check out the guy near the back of the boat in the top right of the photo.

 

newboat2.jpg

 

And the aftermath.

 

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We're not allowed to "sling" anything on the job when we fly it with a crane... I wonder why?

 

 

I know "slinging" boats to launch them is an acceptable practice, but this is the risk you take when doing so. I hope somebody had good insurance!!!

 

Maybe he will opt for anchored lifting points next time.

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Looks like the back strap caught on the outdrives and the weight of the ship on that strap broke the hull. The entire boat looks toast. "Hey Clem! I think we can squeeze at least one more lift outta them old straps! Let's giverr a go!"

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