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SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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While Hadley was on the hard waiting to get the motor reinstalled, I observed two boats being dealt with this past summer.
The first was a 27 foot sail boat that was placed on the hard by the marina yard. A couple of vans showed up with maybe 8 teens and two adult supervisors. With tools and paint in hand they seemed to attack the boat like hungry mosquitos at a picnic. Facinated, I left my boat problems and stepped up to one of the adults and asked "Excuse me. What is going on?"
I learned that the youth were Sea Scouts and they had just been given this boat. The boat was surveyed and found to be sound. The Scouts were working on the maintenance items found needing so that they can sail the boat on a planned summer cruise. I thought, What a great way to give a tired boat a new life.
The other event involved a boat that had sunk near the marina. It showed evidence of being submerged for a lengthy period. Sadly it sat on it's belly strapped to the trailer bed. The recycler used tools to quickly remove the tangle of spars and wires. Deck hardware was cut free and deposited in a bin labeled "resell". The fellow made quick brutal work of the dismantling. Metal would be sold for scrap, the hull would be shredded at a yard, and any useable hardware would be consigned for sale. Between the States contract payment for clearing away boats, and the available scrap sales the truck driver said he was making a good living.
When I got back to my boat, I told Hadley she had better get this motor issue squared away, or she was going to experience one of those two options. The next day the rebuilt engine arrived and the install went rather smoothly.
From the link shared by @tfox2069, it sounds like Florida has a similar program to Washington State in an attempt to address the issue of abandon boats. I hope you find an answer to your challenge. Perhaps there is a sea scout program in your area. A charitable donation would at the least provide you with a tax savings opportunity.
The first was a 27 foot sail boat that was placed on the hard by the marina yard. A couple of vans showed up with maybe 8 teens and two adult supervisors. With tools and paint in hand they seemed to attack the boat like hungry mosquitos at a picnic. Facinated, I left my boat problems and stepped up to one of the adults and asked "Excuse me. What is going on?"
I learned that the youth were Sea Scouts and they had just been given this boat. The boat was surveyed and found to be sound. The Scouts were working on the maintenance items found needing so that they can sail the boat on a planned summer cruise. I thought, What a great way to give a tired boat a new life.
The other event involved a boat that had sunk near the marina. It showed evidence of being submerged for a lengthy period. Sadly it sat on it's belly strapped to the trailer bed. The recycler used tools to quickly remove the tangle of spars and wires. Deck hardware was cut free and deposited in a bin labeled "resell". The fellow made quick brutal work of the dismantling. Metal would be sold for scrap, the hull would be shredded at a yard, and any useable hardware would be consigned for sale. Between the States contract payment for clearing away boats, and the available scrap sales the truck driver said he was making a good living.
When I got back to my boat, I told Hadley she had better get this motor issue squared away, or she was going to experience one of those two options. The next day the rebuilt engine arrived and the install went rather smoothly.
From the link shared by @tfox2069, it sounds like Florida has a similar program to Washington State in an attempt to address the issue of abandon boats. I hope you find an answer to your challenge. Perhaps there is a sea scout program in your area. A charitable donation would at the least provide you with a tax savings opportunity.
