Islander Report. 6/7/08

[Dan]

2. Put on a long bow line, and be very careful how your yak gets tied alongside during lunch breaks, etc. I had a short (6'-8') bow line, and my yak ended up being tied so that the boat's bilge pump was pouring directly onto my seat and CrateMate. I tied on a longer line and moved it farther forward and eliminated the problem. We also had pretty heavy swells, and I think there were a couple of cases of slight damage to yaks from the boat coming down on them in the swells - just watch for contact points carefully if you are in a heaving sea and you are tying up along side for lunch, etc.
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Great write up Brent. Glad you got some Bay redemption.

And I'll second your point #2

The longer bow line is a great call. With little or no swell, it wouldn't have been a problem, but I too suffered major damage well in excess of the trip cost (thank Jebus for West Marine's no hassle return policy) during the lunch break.

[Handymansd]

Originally Posted by Dan

but I too suffered major damage well in excess of the trip cost (thank Jebus for West Marine's no hassle return policy) during the lunch break.

What happened to your FF?

[madscientist]

One of the other reasons I eat my lunch on the water. Plus, I'm always afraid that if I get off the yak, I won't get back on.

[Dan]

Originally Posted by Handymansd

What happened to your FF?

the rocking of the boat in the swells and the position of my kayak while tied up put it in a tough spot. My sonar was knocked off the mount into the deck of my kayak and the bilge pump drain was continuously douching it for an hour - now the temp gauge reads 127 Degrees and if I go into water over 50ft it just goes to pixel hell.

Also, my bait tank got pretty thrashed and the wiring was torn and the tank was toast for the afternoon -- so I just kept the skiff busy bringing me fresh dines

It wasn't the deckhands fault at all, just big seas and shit happens in big seas.

Like I said....WM has the kickin' policy - see you soon Owyn

[sbsyncro]

I almost forgot to tell about the run-in we had with the Mexican Navy. Everyone else was still sleeping, but I was up early and caught a quick glimpse what must have been a Mexican Navy Seal right after he boarded the boat before dawn.

Many people have been talking about problems with the Mexican Navy on recent fishing charters... Good thing I speak Spanish, because I was able to answer him calmly when he looked at me and said "Yo Quiero Fish Taco Bell!"

He then slipped off just as I snapped the photo, so I don't think anyone else saw him.

[Handymansd]

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[bajadog]

Originally Posted by sbsyncro

I almost forgot to tell about the run-in we had with the Mexican Navy. Everyone else was still sleeping, but I was up early and caught a quick glimpse what must have been a Mexican Navy Seal right after he boarded the boat before dawn.

Many people have been talking about problems with the Mexican Navy on recent fishing charters... Good thing I speak Spanish, because I was able to answer him calmly when he looked at me and said "Yo Quiero Taco Bell!"

He then slipped off just as I snapped the photo, so I don't think anyone else saw him.

That's the first report I read about a real boarding by the MN.

[Siebler]

Ive been boarded several times on the Chubasco 2. Not really a fun process. All that you can think of is "I sure hope that nobody was stupid and brought something they shouldn't have".

Usually its pretty quick. They'll check permits and maybe the engine room or fish hold then off they go to another boat. Never seen that particular crew member on the team at the Nado's though.