Six months after Ivan....

[heartofgold]

At the shipyard where I work are 2 "plots" of land for dry storing boats which have been damaged or are still available at auction--about 25 acres worth of boats of all types in all conditions. Here is one which I though would interest the gang. Overall, this one came through relatively unscathed, compared to most in the yard.



There were 3 others here, but they seem to have gone away. Several other old Pearsons are in the yard, but this is the only Triton I can find at this time.

[Jason K]

You're right - that does look relatively unscathed. I was in Pensacola Beach just after Ivan to help out with disaster relief and the scale of the damage was stunning. TV coverage and photos certainly don't tell the whole story. The wasted boats particularly hit home with me.

I, like many, thought that Ivan was heading straight for us here in New Orleans. When doing what I could to prepare my boat for the storm, I was shocked at the number of boats in my marina that were improperly tied up in preparation for the wind and the rapidly rising water. A number of the old salts were bitterly complaing that much of the damage in heavy storms came from boats that have broken loose and rampage through the harbor. I don't even want to think about what it would be like to have my boat in a yard when such a storm struck.


- Also, do you know the owner's intentions for the Triton in the photo? I wouldn't mind divesting that one of its coamings and the smaller portlights in the main cabin. If you don't mind letting me know, I would love a crack at purchasing those parts (assuming they're in good shape).

[heartofgold]

I've seen who I believe to be the owners on the boat a couple of times, but I never had the opportunity to stop and speak to them. As far as I could tell, it looked like they were doing some minor repair, as if they were intending to fix it up. But to answer your question, no, I do not know their actual intentions.

[Jason K]

Oh well - I'm having a hard time finding someone skilled enough and willing enough to construct new coamings - I was hoping for an easy way out. I appreciate the response though. Also, just got done browsing through your site - very nice.

[george]

But did it come with the Infinite Improbability Drive?

[heartofgold]

Let's just say that when sailing on the Heart of Gold, expect the improbable....