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English forum => Small talk => Topic started by: NathanC on February 15, 2008, 16:53:53

Title: Poor arie visser
Post by: NathanC on February 15, 2008, 16:53:53

Look at this poor boat....wonder what happened:
http://www.maritiemefotografie.nl/redding2/arievissertype/jokedijkstra/index.html

Title: Re: Poor arie visser
Post by: carl on February 15, 2008, 16:57:55

They are testing her to see if she will turn back self.

Title: Re: Poor arie visser
Post by: NathanC on February 15, 2008, 17:13:00

A bit of a waste though?

Title: Re: Poor arie visser
Post by: Shipaddict on February 15, 2008, 17:17:26

Dount it. If it can upright it's self it can be used for rescueing.

Title: Re: Poor arie visser
Post by: carl on February 15, 2008, 17:20:12

Quote from: NathanC on February 15, 2008, 17:13:00

A bit of a waste though?

Waste??? if this ship would roll over because a big wave hit it, and it would't turn upright imagine what would happen.

Title: Re: Poor arie visser
Post by: Traddles on February 15, 2008, 23:47:47

I think you will find that this is a standard procedure for all lifeboats world wide. Self righting is a vital ability for these vessels.

Title: Re: Poor arie visser
Post by: svenuske1 on February 18, 2008, 17:42:43

U need to be happy
these boats and rescue'ers save many many sailors...
if they dont do it no1 does it !!!
some1 need to do the hard job !!!

I love the rescue
USCG RNLI KNRM etc !!!