Announcements
New Discussions
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
Hop To
Page 2 of 3 1 2 3
Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: pgp] #218887
09/06/10 09:49 AM
09/06/10 09:49 AM
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 164
I
I20RI Offline OP
member
I20RI  Offline OP
member
I

Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 164
no on deuce coupe. Ever since my uncle passed away Merlin belongs to someone else....he has a different cast of characters on board.

-- Have You Seen This? --
Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: pgp] #218890
09/06/10 11:44 AM
09/06/10 11:44 AM
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,049
Sebring, Florida.
Timbo Offline
Carpal Tunnel
Timbo  Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,049
Sebring, Florida.
Originally Posted by pgp
I'll be there with the Blade. You coming?


When exactly is it?


Blade F16
#777
Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: Timbo] #218891
09/06/10 11:48 AM
09/06/10 11:48 AM
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 5,525
pgp Offline
Carpal Tunnel
pgp  Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 5,525
Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous with Stiletto Nationals: October 22-24, 2010


Pete Pollard
Blade 702

'When you have a lot of things to do, it's best to get your nap out of the way first.

Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: pgp] #218892
09/06/10 12:14 PM
09/06/10 12:14 PM
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,049
Sebring, Florida.
Timbo Offline
Carpal Tunnel
Timbo  Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,049
Sebring, Florida.
Nope, sorry I can't be there, got a -thing- the night of the 23rd up in Atlanta and I'll be flying on the 24th.


Blade F16
#777
Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: Timbo] #219368
09/13/10 02:24 PM
09/13/10 02:24 PM
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 164
I
I20RI Offline OP
member
I20RI  Offline OP
member
I

Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 164
Yay!

My boat turned up tied to a dock at a public boat ramp in sarasota. No , there was not a note attached. I dont know exactly the condition, but the guys at the tow yard where the cops had it hauled say its fine. (not that they would be able to tell). Anyway, now I have to go through the process of getting it back, which will no doubt be a pain in the butt from Rhode Island, but thank you everyone for keeping your eyes peeled, I'll let you know if they ever figure it out, but i suspect it was drunk kids pulling a malicious prank by pushing it out to sea and probably a good samaritan who towed it in and tied it up.

thanks again
charlie

Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: I20RI] #219369
09/13/10 02:32 PM
09/13/10 02:32 PM

M
MN3
Unregistered
MN3
Unregistered
M



awesome !
very lucky to find it

Last edited by MN3; 09/13/10 02:34 PM.
Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: I20RI] #219499
09/14/10 05:32 AM
09/14/10 05:32 AM
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 12,310
South Carolina
Jake Offline
Carpal Tunnel
Jake  Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 12,310
South Carolina
That is terrific news indeed!

when I kept a Hobie 18 on the beach in Charleston, I buried two cinder blocks deep in the sand and ran a security cable through them. When securing the boat, I ran the cable through the dolphin striker (around each side of the post) and then around the mast base and put a pad lock on it. The cable was vinyl coated so it was easy on the boat finish. Something like that might help keep this from happening again. It's not bullet proof but it will keep the semi-honest honest.


Jake Kohl
Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: Jake] #219503
09/14/10 07:37 AM
09/14/10 07:37 AM
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,226
Atlanta
bvining Offline
veteran
bvining  Offline
veteran

Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,226
Atlanta
Good to hear you got your boat back Charlie.

I leave my boat on the beach in Cape Cod, tied down to buried chunks of 2X10's to the trap lines, and an old chain buried around concrete blocks with a small lock, its never moved. A tented cover over the boom keeps people off the tramp.



Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: bvining] #219517
09/14/10 09:12 AM
09/14/10 09:12 AM

M
MN3
Unregistered
MN3
Unregistered
M



It is amazing that people think its OK to use/mess with other peoples boat/gear

occasionally we get some garbage (beers, condoms) on or near our cats when left on our causeway on weekends.


We have had a boat or 2 pushed in the gulf overnight. On 1 occasion my friend found his cat about 3 miles south… with the beach wheels still under it. Recently we had a friends cat filled (tramp/board wells/and I think inside the port) with beach sand.

A few months ago I left my cat overnight (sun) and went back on Monday night to de-rig it. There was a family sitting right in front of a friends cat. The next time I looked over there, the kid (a boy around 13?) was sitting on the tramp. The next time I looked, he was jumping on the tramp. … I decided as soon as my hands were free I would walk over and tell him (and his parents) to get off…when I looked again, he was off the boat.. so I did nothing.

Just as I was about to drop my mast I looked over and the kid was KICKING my friend’s carbon fiber rudders. I yelled at this time “STOP kicking those $1000 race rudders, the guy has a race next weekend and you are kicking his gear?”

The kid stopped. I couldn’t believe the parents thought it was ok to let their kid do that. (that same rudder came apart the next week.. not sure if it was related or not)

On another occasion I went to the beach at sunset with a girlfriend. I parked right next to a friends boat. We walked down the beach and when I returned to my car, there was an older couple (70’s?) making out on the cat’s trampoline. They looked up at me and said “ we are sorry is this your boat?”. I said “no but I know the owner and I am certain he doesn’t want you on his boat” (I felt silly admonishing senior citizens). They responded with “then he should have a sign on it saying STAY OFF”…


Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: ] #219520
09/14/10 09:20 AM
09/14/10 09:20 AM
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 5,525
pgp Offline
Carpal Tunnel
pgp  Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 5,525
I really think I'd put some sort of sign like "Fragile- please don't sit or jump". People have no idea.

BUT...rousting the old folks is just wrong! We have to take advantage of every chance we get! laugh

Last edited by pgp; 09/14/10 09:22 AM.

Pete Pollard
Blade 702

'When you have a lot of things to do, it's best to get your nap out of the way first.

Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: pgp] #219522
09/14/10 09:46 AM
09/14/10 09:46 AM
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 330
S
srm Offline
enthusiast
srm  Offline
enthusiast
S

Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 330
Originally Posted by pgp
I really think I'd put some sort of sign like "Fragile- please don't sit or jump". People have no idea.


A sign like that will just encourage people to sit on your boat.

Next time you see someone sitting on your boat, go plop your butt down on the hood of their car and ask them how they like it.

In all actuality though, I think this type of behavior has to be anticipated (though not necessarily accepted) when you leave your boat on the beach. Unfortunately most people consider boats on the beach to be a piece of the beach and part of the public domain.

sm

Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: pgp] #219523
09/14/10 09:50 AM
09/14/10 09:50 AM
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,655
Portland, Maine
T
ThunderMuffin Offline
Carpal Tunnel
ThunderMuffin  Offline
Carpal Tunnel
T

Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,655
Portland, Maine
How about a sign that says:

"I periodically patrol this beach in an effort to preserve my property. While you could act like a child and violate my private property rights - if I catch you doing so, I'll violate your right to personal safety. Have a nice day."

Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: ThunderMuffin] #219526
09/14/10 09:57 AM
09/14/10 09:57 AM
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 164
I
I20RI Offline OP
member
I20RI  Offline OP
member
I

Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 164
So here is the update. Apparently some homeless dude stole my boat, rigged it up with some random old sails from some random boat and tried to sail it. He was rescued 3 miles off shore by the sarasota PD with a mainsail torn in half. My brother in law saw the sails and says they are totally threadbare. Homeless guy is lucky to be alive. He pushed off the beach with no daggerboards and random old sails. THe boat has some cosmetic damage to the paint job but is otherwise OK, not parted out or anything. Unbelievable, but I am so grateful that my boat is back and that some mentally unstable homeless guy didn't kill himself trying to get to mexico or something. ANyway, that boat is going on the trailer and I am sticking to my stiletto 23 for now. Anyone want to buy an I20?

Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: ThunderMuffin] #219529
09/14/10 10:01 AM
09/14/10 10:01 AM
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 975
South Louisiana, USA
Clayton Offline
old hand
Clayton  Offline
old hand

Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 975
South Louisiana, USA
Here is the sign:

If you can read this sign, my camera just took your picture. Please Keep Off!

Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: I20RI] #219537
09/14/10 10:35 AM
09/14/10 10:35 AM
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 5,582
“an island in the Pacifi...
hobie1616 Offline
Carpal Tunnel
hobie1616  Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 5,582
“an island in the Pacifi...
Originally Posted by I20RI
Anyone want to buy an I20?

After a bum sailed it?!?!


US Sail Level 2 Instructor
US Sail Level 3 Coach
Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: ThunderMuffin] #219541
09/14/10 11:14 AM
09/14/10 11:14 AM
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 4,118
Northfield Mn
Karl_Brogger Offline
Carpal Tunnel
Karl_Brogger  Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 4,118
Northfield Mn
Originally Posted by Undecided
How about a sign that says:

"I periodically patrol this beach in an effort to preserve my property. While you could act like a child and violate my private property rights - if I catch you doing so, I'll violate you.Have a nice day."


Fixed it for you. I've found the threat of sodomy to be quite effective.


I'm boatless.
Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: Karl_Brogger] #219542
09/14/10 11:21 AM
09/14/10 11:21 AM
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,655
Portland, Maine
T
ThunderMuffin Offline
Carpal Tunnel
ThunderMuffin  Offline
Carpal Tunnel
T

Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,655
Portland, Maine
Well, I mean, I wont judge Karl :P

Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: Karl_Brogger] #219545
09/14/10 11:37 AM
09/14/10 11:37 AM
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 1,658
Florida Suncoast, Dunedin Caus...
catman Offline
Pooh-Bah
catman  Offline
Pooh-Bah

Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 1,658
Florida Suncoast, Dunedin Caus...
Signs don't work. Sail Honeymoon ( water sports rental op.) has signs that warn the area is under video surveillance.

This weekend he was telling us about two guys being serviced by one girl in full view of the cameras.

People that are drunk,high,homeless or horny don't care about signs.

LOL, And that's a lot of people!


Have Fun
Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: ThunderMuffin] #219546
09/14/10 11:41 AM
09/14/10 11:41 AM

M
MN3
Unregistered
MN3
Unregistered
M



hahah... (Karl, you need help) smile

I agree there is an element of risk leaving a cat on any beach. I accept these risks. (with insurance)

I also agree posting ANY sign will encourage bad behavior.

I think the best solution is to get a tramp cover made (that will also go over the boom to repel butt's (and feet) from sitting on the tramp... but no guarantee they wont find a way... or sleep / have sex under that cover, etc

our causeway closes at 11pm, but is seldom enforced/monitored as far as i can tell.

Re: Some total jerk stole my inter 2 [Re: ] #219547
09/14/10 11:42 AM
09/14/10 11:42 AM
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,655
Portland, Maine
T
ThunderMuffin Offline
Carpal Tunnel
ThunderMuffin  Offline
Carpal Tunnel
T

Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,655
Portland, Maine
Deploy caltrops on the trampoline.

and maybe between the rudders :P

Page 2 of 3 1 2 3

Moderated by  Damon Linkous 

Search

Who's Online Now
0 registered members (), 423 guests, and 78 spiders.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newest Members
Darryl, zorro, CraigJ, PaulEddo2, AUS180
8150 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
Forum Statistics
Forums26
Topics22,404
Posts267,055
Members8,150
Most Online2,167
Dec 19th, 2022
--Advertisement--
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.1