Boat Dragging Onto Us - Page 2

menzies · 07-09-2018, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by markpierce

Boat ownership of a USCG documented boat is a public record, readily available on the Internet.

https://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/st1/Coa...selByName.html

The dockmaster had their name and phone number already.

markpierce · 07-09-2018, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by menzies

The dockmaster had their name and phone number already.

Fortunately.

menzies · 07-09-2018, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by markpierce

Fortunately.

While I understand what you mean, it wasn't exactly fortunate. As anchorage boats they allow you free dinghy dock, $1 showers etc. but you must leave your contact details in case they need to get in touch with you.

So more good management than fortunate

Nomad Willy · 07-09-2018, 08:16 PM

The buzz word app and phone numbers being mentioned constantly it’s strange the there’s far less mentioned about seamanship. After all this is a issue of seamanship. But the go-to solutions appear to be to get an app or two.
At least dock talk isn’t dominating the exchange.

menzies · 07-09-2018, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomad Willy

The buzz word app and phone numbers being mentioned constantly it’s strange the there’s far less mentioned about seamanship. After all this is a issue of seamanship. But the go-to solutions appear to be to get an app or two.
At least dock talk isn’t dominating the exchange.

Why not both? Even with excellent seamanship, ship happens.

Nomad Willy · 07-09-2018, 08:39 PM

menzies,
Of course but depending on electronic devices “primarily” seems a mistake as soon it would seem there will be no “both”. Just devices like i-phones and tablets. HaHa I’m pecking away at this on my i-pad ........

Drake · 07-09-2018, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Benthic2

welll.....what kind if anchor did they have !?!?!

Not a Mantus. :horse

fryedaze · 07-09-2018, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by menzies

My self installed Swann security cameras can be accessed through wifi. However I do not have an anchor alarm that can be accessed remotely. Does any one have examples of that configuration?

I have an iPad app that will email me if my anchor alarm goes off. It is called "Anchor!"
I can't find it on Android apps.
Just set your email for alert sounds.

BandB · 07-09-2018, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by markpierce

Boat ownership of a USCG documented boat is a public record, readily available on the Internet.

https://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/st1/Coa...selByName.html

That's well known but no reason to start posting owner's information on a forum. The OP had the information and the issue under control.

BandB · 07-09-2018, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomad Willy

The buzz word app and phone numbers being mentioned constantly it’s strange the there’s far less mentioned about seamanship. After all this is a issue of seamanship. But the go-to solutions appear to be to get an app or two.
At least dock talk isn’t dominating the exchange.

First, most people will eventually have an anchor drift, even those with great seamanship. We haven't but we know it can and will happen. Also, I can control my boat but not others and having an alarm alerts me if another boat moves into me and disrupts me plus cameras give me a view of anything going on and we do check cameras regularly. Now one can add to the cameras by setting a system to notify of anything within a certain field or distance.

dhays · 07-09-2018, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BandB

I'm amazed at the response you got. Brings up a question of how many people have anchor alarms that will notify them when they aren't on the boat and/or cameras they can access when not on the boat.

I don’t. However, I don’t anchor out and leave the boat very often. If I’m going ashore, I usually am at a marina. If I am anchoring out, I am usually in sight of the boat am not away for very long. Also, if there was going to be much wind/weather, I wouldn’t be off the boat.

Again, that may be a regional difference and how we use the boat.

Also it is simple a matter of money. I can’t afford a constant networked system that can be monitored remotely. It would be nice, and if I was a live-aboard I might do it.

dhays · 07-09-2018, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BandB

That's what I was hinting at that both are relatively easy and inexpensive today. Many ways to do it.

The key word being “relatively”. For me, that translates into relatively expensive.

dhays · 07-09-2018, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomad Willy

The buzz word app and phone numbers being mentioned constantly it’s strange the there’s far less mentioned about seamanship. After all this is a issue of seamanship. But the go-to solutions appear to be to get an app or two.
At least dock talk isn’t dominating the exchange.

I agree with Menzies. Of course seamanship trumps all, but bad things do happen. Mistakes are made. I would love to have a continuously connected wifi system on the boat where I could monitor all kinds of things. Not as an excuse to be lazy in my seamanship, but as a backup and convenience.

Nomad Willy · 07-09-2018, 11:25 PM

Dave,
I just don't see what all the excitement is about.
What's exciting about an anchor alarm?
I have one by the way but needing to access that info away from the boat is silly.
And if there was a need you shouldn't leave the boat.

CanadianBoater · 07-10-2018, 12:55 AM

Glad it worked out well and you took the right steps to ensure it did.

psneeld · 07-10-2018, 07:21 AM

Accessing information about my boat drifting seems important either way....but AWAY from the boat seems WAYYYYYYY more important than when I am on it.

When aboard, figuring out I am dragging is usually a lot easier and my response time to correct is quicker.

dhays · 07-10-2018, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Nomad Willy

Dave,
I just don't see what all the excitement is about.
What's exciting about an anchor alarm?
I have one by the way but needing to access that info away from the boat is silly.
And if there was a need you shouldn't leave the boat.

I wouldn’t say “excitement” but rather it would satisfy my curiosity. I frankly don’t worry too much about the boat. It is in a pretty secure location. If it burns, it burns. If stuff is stolen, I’ll replace it. If it sinks, well, that is what insurance is for. I want to do all that is reasonable to prevent bad things from happening, but 24/7 monitoring isn’t, for me, reasonable.

However, I think it would be cool to be able to monitor the boat remotely. The novelty still hasn’t worn off on my solar and I’d be curious to see how long it takes each day to get the battery back up to fully charged with the refrigeration running for example. I can find out once on I’m the boat, but the boat is 30 minutes away and I’m busy working. I only can get out there on the weekend and this month I’m going to be so busy that even that won’t happen.

So I don’t “need” that information, but it would be fun to have.

Nomad Willy · 07-10-2018, 12:50 PM

Dave wrote;
“However, I think it would be cool to be able to monitor the boat remotely.”

“Cool” is the word. Do we really need to be cool? No.
And I think that’s what it’s all about.
I was cool at 16 w my blue suede shoes. Now not so much.

psneeld · 07-10-2018, 02:41 PM

Cool is also when you stroll down the dingy dock, buzz out to your boat and reanchor it before the sweat forms on the astern boat's captains brow.

Before it becomes an issue and the police track you down in town and race you back to your boat.

Cool, smooth, intelligent and Seaman like in the sense you get better and better (safer and safer) with time.

Roger Long · 07-15-2018, 04:37 PM

Far from the best holding there that I've found between Halifax, NS and SW Florida. As you noted though, a very organized and accommodating port.