Sad day for someone. Everett Fire

[CDreamer]

Bruce B - I think it's unlikely you could pull multiple cleats out of the dock without a running start. That presumes you'd be on your boat anyway so it's probably faster to untie from aboard than to grab a knife and cut, what? Six lines? Plus dumping your power cord.

 

[River Rat]

I think Trawler Living FB page had a drone video of that fire. Sobering.

 

[BandB]

Here's a 14 minute video.

Fire destroys boats at Everett Marina | KING5.com

 

[Sailor of Fortune]

nothing burns hotter and faster than a fiberglass boat. Get it under control immediately , or get away if possible. Wood boats don't burn anywhere near as fast as FG. Fire retardant resin boats excluded.

 

[dhays]

Somebody mentioned just starting and pulling the cleats out of the dock. I have been wondering if that might be an option...
Is a boat like ours strong enough to pull out 10" or 12" cleats that are through bolted on a wooden dock???
Maybe a sharp knife is a better option???
Bruce

I think a sharp knife would be a better option.