When I opened the gas tank locker on my Hunter 26 this afternoon, it looked like there was some additional extra thick gas hose. Actually, it wasn't more hose, it was a water moccasin! Yep, those triangular pit viper heads are unmistakeable. So what to do next? We wanted to go see the fireworks on the river, but I was not about to squeeze the gas bulb or open the vent on the gas tank with that guy around. The solution involved a boat hook, a whisker pole and a water hose. I kept a safe distance, and the snake got annoyed enough to slither back into the water. Hopefully it'll continue on it's mission of controlling the rodent population & leave the boats alone! Oh yes, the fireworks on the Alton Illinois riverfront were great! Happy Fourth of July & remember to look at your gas locker before sticking your fingers inside! Harvey Small s/v Waiting for the Sun
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YIKES!
gives me the heebie jeebies...how'd he get in...how'd he get out of the cockpit? Is your gas locker on an open transom?
gives me the heebie jeebies...how'd he get in...how'd he get out of the cockpit? Is your gas locker on an open transom?
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