How Did the Storm Damage My Southwind Sailboat?

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A Southwind sailboat suffered significant damage during a severe storm, which involved strong waves and thunderstorms sweeping from the American South. The boat was dragged ashore with its mooring and ended up on pavement, resulting in the loss of parts including the rudder and motor, along with cracks and a hole in the hull. The owner plans to hire a crane to transport the boat to a surveyor for assessment of repair costs and seaworthiness. Discussions included the effectiveness of retracting the keel during storms, the potential for insurance coverage, and the challenges of securing boats in extreme weather conditions. The community expressed sympathy and shared experiences, highlighting the unexpected severity of the storm and the importance of proper boat securing techniques.
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My Southwind got the living poo kicked out of her today in the storm.

She got dragged with her 1300lb. mooring (you can see the mooring lines are still attached!) all the way to shore then got picked up and thrown unceremoniously on the pavement in front of the club. Everything aft of the cockpit, including the railings, rudder and motor got sheared off grinding on the breakwall. She's some big cracks and a small hole.

I'll need to crane her onto my trailer to take her to a surveyor and see how much it will cost if she can be made seaworthy again.

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Oh no! What kind of storm hit?
 
Sorry to see that, Dave. Is it recommended that you retract the keel during prolonged mooring (in case of storms) or does that even matter?

I love small sailboats, especially without cabins. A good friend of mine had a wonderful Tempest that we could use to scare the crap out of ourselves in hard weather off the coast of Belfast.
 
Damn. Hope it doesn't cost much. Any insurance on her?
 
Next thread by DaveC:

"Boat for sale. Superb condition, slight weather damage but nothing major, goes like a dream, near to road for easy access and pickup."
 
JaredJames said:
Next thread by DaveC:

"Boat for sale. Superb condition, slight weather damage but nothing major, goes like a dream, near to road for easy access and pickup."

:smile::cry::smile:
 
Do you mean storm from few hours ago? It got pretty dark here!

I hope there wasn't too much damage!
 
Evo said:
Oh no! What kind of storm hit?
Wave after wave of thunderstorms have been sweeping up from the American South. This one was a doozy.
turbo-1 said:
Sorry to see that, Dave. Is it recommended that you retract the keel during prolonged mooring (in case of storms) or does that even matter?
Sh'ed only been there 24 hours. I was on my way back to the club tonight to take her motor in for servicing.

Newai said:
Damn. Hope it doesn't cost much. Any insurance on her?
Not unless my home insurance covers it.
 
<conspiracy>

Someone got a bit drunk and thought they were James Bond...

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It didn't quite go to plan. Blames storm.

</conspiracy>
 
  • #10
Ouch. I hate it when that happens. Hopefully there is no damage to the hull.
 
  • #11
Triple_D said:
Ouch. I hate it when that happens. Hopefully there is no damage to the hull.

Oh there's quite a bit. I just don't know if it's structural.
 
  • #12
Well hopefully, it's a hull of a strong boat.
 
  • #13
Triple_D said:
Well hopefully, it's a hull of a strong boat.

True. It is known for being built like a brick sh*thouse.
 
  • #14
JaredJames said:
Next thread by DaveC:

"Boat for sale. Superb condition, slight weather damage but nothing major, goes like a dream, near to road for easy access and pickup."

:smile:

Sorry to hear about your boat Dave
 
  • #15
Can you tow it to your home and stick it in the garage? Then it will be covered by homeowners. :redface:
 
  • #16
Evo said:
Can you tow it to your home and stick it in the garage? Then it will be covered by homeowners. :redface:

Haha. I should.
 
  • #17
JaredJames said:
Next thread by DaveC:

"Boat for sale. Superb condition, slight weather damage but nothing major, goes like a dream, near to road for easy access and pickup."
Flies like the wind. Glad to hear you found the boat of your dreams Dave, too bad it wasn't in the water.
 
  • #18
I'd tell you to take time for extra securements before the storm...but it seems that ship has sailed.

I'm crying for you.
 
  • #19
KingNothing said:
I'd tell you to take time for extra securements before the storm...but it seems that ship has sailed.

...or flown. :biggrin:
 
  • #20
JaredJames said:
...or flown. :biggrin:

hahaha...it's too easy!
 
  • #21
Evo said:
Can you tow it to your home and stick it in the garage? Then it will be covered by homeowners. :redface:

Then you just need to explain the unusual events that led to a storm being localised to your property and targeting only your boat with extreme prejudice.
 
  • #22
JaredJames said:
Then you just need to explain the unusual events that led to a storm being localised to your property and targeting only your boat with extreme prejudice.
JNJ, you should be attending to your duties, and not staying up half the night. You have a royal wedding to pay attention to (which I will studiously avoid) and all the money spent to keep London as free of congestion as possible.

Really, giving people Friday off will just encourage the gawkers to come into the city.
 
  • #23
KingNothing said:
I'd tell you to take time for extra securements before the storm...but it seems that ship has sailed.
Did you notice I mentioned that the extra securements held up perfectly? My mooring lines are perfectly secure to the mooring. Still.

You can see them in the picture. There is a cubic metre of concrete on the other end of those mooring lines at the bow. That cubic metre of concrete - now against the dock - started 25 metres offshore.
 
  • #24
DaveC426913 said:
Did you notice I mentioned that the extra securements held up perfectly? My mooring lines are perfectly secure to the mooring. Still.

Yes...I was just looking for a pun. That's all. Sorry about your boat, Dave. What are you going to do next?
 
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turbo-1 said:
JNJ, you should be attending to your duties, and not staying up half the night. You have a royal wedding to pay attention to (which I will studiously avoid) and all the money spent to keep London as free of congestion as possible.

Really, giving people Friday off will just encourage the gawkers to come into the city.

From a comedy show:
And as thousands of foreign tourists flood to London for the wedding, thousands of Brits are leaving the country to take advantage of the four day weekend they get!

I have a day of manual labour to look forward to tomorrow, hardly enticing. Certainly won't be watching the wedding.
 
  • #26
KingNothing said:
Yes...I was just looking for a pun. That's all. Sorry about your boat, Dave. What are you going to do next?

Hire a crane and a trailer?
 
  • #27
DaveC426913 said:
There is a cubic metre of concrete on the other end of those mooring lines at the bow. That cubic metre of concrete - now against the dock - started 25 metres offshore.

:cry: That must have been a hell of a wind. I'm glad you weren't on board at the time.
 
  • #28
JaredJames said:
Hire a crane and a trailer?
Yyyyyyep.


dlgoff said:
:cry: That must have been a hell of a wind. I'm glad you weren't on board at the time.
Not wind. Wave. 10 foot waves. Inside the breakwall.

The guy on-scene said the waves washed right across the compound and were pounding on the front doors of the clubhouse.
 
  • #29
Evo said:
Can you tow it to your home and stick it in the garage? Then it will be covered by homeowners. :redface:
:smile:
 
  • #30
That's a crazy-type-wind and storm, Dave, especially for your area.

Sorry about your boat.
 
  • #31
I cry for you.
 

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