cardude01
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- Vessel Name
- Bijou
- Vessel Make
- 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
This is not a new video, but I find it interesting since this is the same basic boat I have, but mine is the trawler version without the sail rig.
The captain claimed the engine quit when the boat heeled 50 degrees, and they could not get it restarted.
I'm wondering if this situation could have been avoided with a better fuel system setup. These boats do NOT come from the factory with dual Racor type filters that can be changed quickly without killing the engine. I suspect the one Racor got stopped up due to the wave action and killed the engine, but that's just speculation.
My other question is why didn't they raise a bit of sail to reduce roll and get pointed into the waves, or possibly throw out a sea anchor and attempt to change the filter and restart. Or maybe just heave to and wait it out?
Also, the captain says at about the 14 minute point that he tried to launch the dingy but couldn't. Why would you want to be in the dingy in that weather-- or were they just trying to get it ready in case the boat sank maybe?
I am not an experienced bluewater guy, and maybe it was just too rough, but the boat in the Coast Guard video doesn't seem to be listing, sinking, etc.
What, if anything, did the captain do wrong on this trip? Weather forecast seems a little suspect in my opinion, but again I really don't know all the facts. I am not criticizing these guys, but just trying to figure out how to never get caught in this situation on my boat.
The captain claimed the engine quit when the boat heeled 50 degrees, and they could not get it restarted.
I'm wondering if this situation could have been avoided with a better fuel system setup. These boats do NOT come from the factory with dual Racor type filters that can be changed quickly without killing the engine. I suspect the one Racor got stopped up due to the wave action and killed the engine, but that's just speculation.
My other question is why didn't they raise a bit of sail to reduce roll and get pointed into the waves, or possibly throw out a sea anchor and attempt to change the filter and restart. Or maybe just heave to and wait it out?
Also, the captain says at about the 14 minute point that he tried to launch the dingy but couldn't. Why would you want to be in the dingy in that weather-- or were they just trying to get it ready in case the boat sank maybe?
I am not an experienced bluewater guy, and maybe it was just too rough, but the boat in the Coast Guard video doesn't seem to be listing, sinking, etc.
What, if anything, did the captain do wrong on this trip? Weather forecast seems a little suspect in my opinion, but again I really don't know all the facts. I am not criticizing these guys, but just trying to figure out how to never get caught in this situation on my boat.
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