Drambuie ???

[Tantrum]

Whats happening down in Miami....just heard a rumor?

[DollaBill]

It's true

[MattBMiller]

That's too bad.

[DollaBill]

All involved are ok he said. I'm sure he'll chime in here.

[Pete B]

what happened?? are all ok??

[Pete B]

a second to late glad to hear all are alright

[DollaBill]

didnt flip it sank i hear

[Tantrum]

Just got off the phone.
Nothing spectacular happend, sound like it just started taking on water. Everyone is ok which is the most important.

[masher44]

Glad everyones OK!

[phragle]

Damn, That sucks!!!!!!!

[BobbyB]

Thats sucks. I am glad to hear everyone is ok.

[cowisl]

Just got off the phone.
Nothing spectacular happend, sound like it just started taking on water. Everyone is ok which is the most important.

Glad they are safe.

[MahopacMarine]

Just got the call as well. All ok.

[Tom A.]

As long as all are ok. That is so sad after all the work he put in.

[Sydwayz]

Glad everyone is OK.

[BOJOE2]

wow as long as everyone is ok

[Boatfreak]

As long as all are ok. That is so sad after all the work he put in.

I completely agree. He was like a kid in a candy store with that thing. I'm just glad everyone is OK.

[yesrej]

man, that is a sad sight to see. glad everyone is ok.

[baywatch]

Dang, what a bummer.. Glad to hear all ok.

[PM203]

I hate too see stuff like this. At least everyone is ok.

[Coolerman]

Glad he is ok, but what a heartbreak after all of that work......

[endeavor1]

:iagree:

Glad everyone is ok

[dykstra]

:iagree:

Glad everyone is ok

+1

[NJgr8ful]

:( Sure glad to hear everyone ok as well. We all know GL well ... so he will be back ... and prob STRONGER than before.

Does SUCK big time though :rolleyes: :(

[BRD]

Get dry and have a beer Big fella !!!!!

[relible one]

Something like that almost happened to me when the top retaining ring came off the sea strainer and the boat filled up with water where the pumps could not keep up with the incoming water,did not show much on the gages(water pressure just a little lower)But when the oil pressure went to zero because oil pump belt came off,wasnt far from a travel lift....Hope all works out!..Can see another sea tow thread starting!....Bob

[elvisali]

as long as everyone is ok, all that really matters, but still sucks to see a great boat underwater

[glh]

All set the Doc & me. Something around the starboard pickup let go is my guess. Water eventually overwellmed the bilge pumps. We will know more once the boat is brought back and taken out. Jumped on the Coast Guard boat once the rear vents went under. Boat was resting stern in sand nose sticking out as the picture shows.

[Ratickle]

Glad you're okay GL. Too bad the boat is all wet. Hopefully just a good drying and things will be fine......

Keep us informed.

[Chris]

GL- Glad you're OK. Sorry for your setback.

[Wild]

best part of the race boats, dry em out put in new motors and go

GLH will be boating next weekend

[GENERAL LEE]

All set the Doc & me. Something around the starboard pickup let go is my guess. Water eventually overwellmed the bilge pumps. We will know more once the boat is brought back and taken out. Jumped on the Coast Guard boat once the rear vents went under. Boat was resting stern in sand nose sticking out as the picture shows.

Damn dude?!! I'm so sorry to see that. I can't even imagine the thoughts racing through your mind. I hope the salt damage is minimal man. :(

[DKwestern]

best part of the race boats, dry em out put in new motors and go

GLH will be boating next weekend

What about wiring/rigging?

How is race and pleasure different?

[95south]

not a fun sight, glad everyone is ok, people cant be replaced, gelcoat and motors are always replaceable

[Flat Rate]

What about wiring/rigging?

How is race and pleasure different?

Thats what I was thinking the salt F's up everything.

[Woody]

Sorry to hear GL. Glad you're okay. Hope you get DOI going again soon!!

[Wild]

What about wiring/rigging?

How is race and pleasure different?

alot less of it to replace, alot more simple rigging than messing with all the pleasure stuff. Everything in the engine compartment gets salt damage just from running the boat, the salt mist that runs through the vents into the engine compartment. Of course submersion is worse but its built for salt water running.

[cigdaze]

We came across them sitting a little bow high. We stopped and see what was going on, and as you can see they were taking on water. They're all fine. Nothing dramatic, just a breach letting in water. We just saw him at the marina. The boat's been raised and is on it way back. Motors being pickles tonight. G.L. will share more I'm sure.

[damdonzi]

Damn sorry to hear it. My stomach turned looking at the pictures. Can't even imagine having to go through it! Glad everyone is okay.

[cosmic12]

OH Man that sucks after all the great work that was done.
Very happy everyone is good though.
Time to tie one on tonight GL, but I am sure you will be back in a hurry.

[cigdaze]

We came across them sitting a little bow high. We stopped and see what was going on, and as you can see they were taking on water. They're all fine. Nothing dramatic, just a breach letting in water. We just saw him at the marina. The boat's been raised and is on it way back. Motors being pickles tonight. G.L. will share more I'm sure.

:iamwithstupid::iamwithstupid::(:(

My bad...Old School on Nick's computer.

Craig

[DONZI]

Glad your o.k. G.L. !
I look forward to seeing this Summer season vids.of you blasting across the lake.

[Sunsation96]

Glad all are okay and safe! I hate to hear of stuff like this I take it hard as almost it was my own and really feel for the owner

[TOMTBONE]

Sorry to see this GL....I glad you and your crew are OK. We all know you will have DOI perfect again soon. Tom

[WARPARTY36]

Sorry to see this GL, glad you're OK.:USA:

[penbroke]

Glad you guys are alright.


Frank

[stainless]

Wow! Sad to see! Glad everyone's ok . Get her back together soon !

[FREEDOM US1]

A few sham wows should take care of it GLH.:) Sorry about the mess.:(

[Geronimo36]

Wow GL, I'm really sorry to hear this... Sorry man.... :(

[Wrinkleface]

Glad everyone is OK! get the hair dryer out!:)

[ThrottleUp Props]

Oh My goodness....I am so very sorry.

Julie

[cigdaze]

GLH's Bottom, courtesy of Jayboat's cell phone.
Port side Transom.

[BraceYourself]

Never thought I would see that pic. What a setback for GL. He was really moving along with the boat.
You'll get it all back together and better then ever. Did you have insurance to cover this kind of thing?

[DollaBill]

wtf?? how did that happen??

[Buoy]

Damn!!
Really sorry to see all this.
I was hoping this was going to be something simple like sea-strainer.
Sure wasn't expecting to see that in the glasss.

Sorry GL.
Get her back together!

[25 hors la loi]

Comptant que tu es Ok !!, pour le bateau ont va regardé pour une alarme de niveau d`eau dans le fond de cale !!!
Get it all back together soon ....take car my old friend
Christian

[Airpacker]

Its the DOI curse again GL. Holes in places where they should not be. First holes in oil pans and now this. Sorry for your luck pal. Glad you and the Doc are ok though.

[Hauling Trash]

Welcome to the world of buying a old raceboat, Sorry

[glh]

All is fine as mentioned earlier, we are working the details thanks for all the kind words and the non-proliferation of trolls!

I want to thank all and I mean an enormous amount of people that came out of the woodworks to give us or offer us a hand with everything.

Also the Ft Myers Coast Guard and Lee County Sheriff Department, class acts and professionals to the bone.

Now how can I get those seats the coast guard run in their boats... Those are comfy!

[DollaBill]

The seats are made by Stidd. You're right they would be awesome in the boat. About 5,000 each

[DrGaryDC]

Are these mishaps common with these boats? Is there concerns with the quality and workmanship?

[FREEDOM US1]

All is fine as mentioned earlier, we are working the details thanks for all the kind words and the non-proliferation of trolls!

I want to thank all and I mean an enormous amount of people that came out of the woodworks to give us or offer us a hand with everything.

Also the Ft Myers Coast Guard and Lee County Sheriff Department, class acts and professionals to the bone.

Now how can I get those seats the coast guard run in their boats... Those are comfy!


Glad u got back!!! Worse then I thought. Hoping it was a hose or something simple. Good luck with the repairs and if I'm somewhere with an empty seat jump on!!

[Sunsation96]

GLH most likely has that boat repaired already and ready to rock for next weekend!

[GENERAL LEE]

Are these mishaps common with these boats? Is there concerns with the quality and workmanship?


aaaaaand we're off! http://smiliesftw.com/x/deaf.gif (http://smiliesftw.com)

[nortech4play]

GLH....Sorry to hear about the damage and glad everyone came out of it unscathed... I've enjoyed reading about your exploits and bringing her back to life it's been a fun ride... Hopefully the repairs aren't that great and we can see her running again in the near future....

[Geronimo36]

Are these mishaps common with these boats? Is there concerns with the quality and workmanship?

It can happen to anyone or anything.. ONe thing I've learned over the years is DON"T try not to shut the engines down... Have someone drive the boat and peek in to see if you can see where the water is coming from... If a hose blew off one engine shut that one down but make sure you keep the other one running.. ONce you stop all hell can break loose. :(

[DrGaryDC]

That makes sense

[BraceYourself]

Perfect time to put in a couple nice used 1075 merc engines.

[wananewboat]

Did the Sea Tow Pirates show up?

[MarylandMark]

Pic in post 52 (http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=58476&d=1269788832)

Is that damage the reason she was taking on water or because/after she took on water?

GLH- I love reading about your adventures, except this one!

[SinkinFastR]

Pic in post 52 (http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=58476&d=1269788832)

Is that damage the reason she was taking on water or because/after she took on water?

GLH- I love reading about your adventures, except this one!

The damage was the cause of the boat taking on water. The picture previously posted of the damage looks worse than it is IMO.

[GENERAL LEE]

GLH- I love reading about your adventures, except this one!

Yeah, this particular adventure definitely has much more of a Gino flavor to it http://smiliesftw.com/x/runinafire.gif (http://smiliesftw.com)

[BobbyB]

Yeah, this particular adventure definitely has much more of a Gino flavor to it http://smiliesftw.com/x/runinafire.gif (http://smiliesftw.com)

I agree.

[jayboat]

We came up on them shortly after they started taking on water. Unfortunately, there wasn't much we could do to help. :(:(:(

GL, hope to see her on the water again, bud.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2683/4472094302_9e5aa13673_o.jpg

[ufix1]

It can happen to anyone or anything.. ONe thing I've learned over the years is DON"T try not to shut the engines down... Have someone drive the boat and peek in to see if you can see where the water is coming from... If a hose blew off one engine shut that one down but make sure you keep the other one running.. ONce you stop all hell can break loose. :(

You're DEFINTIELY RIGHT
Tell me about it....

[insanity]

I'd like to see the technical analysis of what happened. Looks like a delam from the picture but where at/why would be interesting to find out.

Not trolling, just curious to find out what failed...

[Spicy]

Sorry to hear this GLH...

Pat

[JupiterSunsation]

Yeah, this particular adventure definitely has much more of a Gino flavor to it http://smiliesftw.com/x/runinafire.gif (http://smiliesftw.com)


I thought for sure he was giving Gino a ride..........



GLH great project and if you did it once I am sure you can do it again and even better next time! You are one of the few guys that post on here with a project that gets done in less than a winter season and is actually on the water as soon as the ice clears!

[Caincando1]

Glad it didn't turn out worse! Best of luck with getting it dried out and fixed.

[Geronimo36]

You're DEFINTIELY RIGHT
Tell me about it....

I unfortunately learned the hard way over the years... I guess you just never know when something is going to go wrong and it can happen at any time and to anyone. As they say, accidents happen!

My most recent misadventure happened a few years ago on a Huster coming home from NYC when the hull delaminated near the keel... It was a crazy day, I blew a drive in the Apache, a Nortech blew an engine, an OL blew a power steering hose and lost control and then the bottom.... And I have some video to show for it. ;) It was a crazy ride home, especially when we saw water level with and begin sloshing in the cockpit...it was a day to remember....:willy_nilly:
KG0DBLKPORk

Before that it was late 90's when the bottom of my Scarab delaminated coming into Pt. Pleasant inlet...:willy_nilly:

Both times we made it back without incident but always kept the boat movin!!:driving:

I'm not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing but as the years go by I somehow have more stories to add to the list....:(

As a last resort you can pull an intake hose off one of the engines and fire it up...it's the best bildge pump you can get!! :)

Good luck getting back together GL. If you ever need anything let me know.

Frank

[Knot 4 Me]

Stuff happens. Glad everyone is OK. Loved following the resurrection of this iconic boat. Hope to see it back on the water soon. Best of luck.

[Sea-Dated]

That is sad to see. Glad everyone made it out OK and I have no doubt GL will have her back on the water in no time.

[DAREDEVIL]

You're DEFINTIELY RIGHT
Tell me about it....

:iagree:

[DAREDEVIL]

That is sad to see. Glad everyone made it out OK and I have no doubt GL will have her back on the water in no time.

:iagree::cheers2:

[Gladhe8er]

Ughh. Sorry to hear and glad everyone made it out fine.

[LaughingCat]

GLH, I hope she's back and sooner. Be well.

[Magic Medicine]

This is horrible to hear. Like everyone has said before glad to see no one got hurt. Goodluck getting things put back together!!!!!

[Chris]

One thing I've learned over the years is DON"T try not to shut the engines down... Have someone drive the boat and peek in to see if you can see where the water is coming from...

:(

Those two raw water pumps on the engines can quickly become two massive bilge pumps. If you've got ball valves on your pickups. all you have to do is pull a hose- or pop the caps on the strainers.

As far as why it failed- maybe GL will fugure it out, but most likely the cause was destroyed in the damage. Sometimes it's a simple bump that makes a crack. At 120mph, that water is exerting some massive pressure. A little crack becomes a spot that lifts and then you have a barn door in a tornado. Or it could be dozens of other causes.

The only boats that don't break are the one's that stay on the trailer.

[BraceYourself]

The only boats that don't break are the one's that stay on the trailer.

Yep, you can't break em if ya don't use em

[BBB725]

Yep, you can't break em if ya don't use em

Not always:sifone:

[Sunsation96]

Yep, you can't break em if ya don't use em

I was worried over break downs some time ago, speaking to a buddy and he pointed out they don't break sitting I thought to my self that is true never looked at it like that before

[Chris]

Not always:sifone:

Every time I see a boat sitting on the pavement with no straps anywhere to be seen, I wonder if the guy would put an open bushel basket of hundreds on the roof of his car and drive around.

[GENERAL LEE]

I was worried over break downs some time ago, speaking to a buddy and he pointed out they don't break sitting I thought to my self that is true never looked at it like that before


Well, that's true, but why would you have looked at it like that before? http://smiliesftw.com/x/hsughno.gif (http://smiliesftw.com)


If someone leaves their boat on the trailer because they're afraid to break it, they shouldn't have it in the first place! http://smiliesftw.com/x/hsugh2.gif (http://smiliesftw.com)

[MarylandMark]

Not always:sifone:

You better never need any warranty work bringing that up again buster! :eek:

[Sunsation96]

Well, that's true, but why would you have looked at it like that before? http://smiliesftw.com/x/hsughno.gif (http://smiliesftw.com)


If someone leaves their boat on the trailer because they're afraid to break it, they shouldn't have it in the first place! http://smiliesftw.com/x/hsugh2.gif (http://smiliesftw.com)

To tell you the truth I have no idea why I never looked at it that way:leaving: I am a freak about maintenance and always worry about break downs. I really have had only one I don't run anything that has high HP, or anything on the edge you could say. I snowmobile and I go way over board making sure my stuff is in the best condition it can be same as the boat. But the truth of it is anything at any time can happen and I am learning that every day

[GENERAL LEE]

To tell you the truth I have no idea why I never looked at it that way:leaving: I am a freak about maintenance and always worry about break downs. I really have had only one I don't run anything that has high HP, or anything on the edge you could say. I snowmobile and I go way over board making sure my stuff is in the best condition it can be same as the boat. But the truth of it is anything at any time can happen and I am learning that every day

I am the same way about keeping my equipment in the best shape possible. I like it to look brand new at all times. :cheers2:

[WARPARTY36]

I am the same way about keeping my equipment in the best shape possible. I like it to look brand new at all times. :cheers2:

Is that why you left the tags on it?:cheers2:

How is the damage report GL? The picture of the problem is not what I was expecting:(

[Lomax]

GL sorry to hear of this. I know you busted your azzz on this machine. Glad your alright and hope goes as well as possible to get the situation rectified...

[MarylandMark]

Blast from the past! Hi Bern!

[GENERAL LEE]

Is that why you left the tags on it?:cheers2:


niiiiice :cheers2:

[Woody]

It's been awful quiet...what's the prognosis on DOI?

[glh]

Working things out with insurance.

It won't be long we'll annoy all of you again soon enough!!! Been enjoying other toys these days...

[BobbyB]

I hope your insurance is good to you. Mine was great to me after my accident.