My Tug boat is sinking fast.
what should i do, Atlantic somewhere !!!!
2006-11-28 00:25:10 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
wave your arms and whistle,help will soon arrive
2006-11-28 00:27:39 · answer #1 · answered by del 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Isolate the leak to do this find out how the water is getting in. Then if possible plug the leak if in hull. If the leak is in the plumbing shut the shut off valve. I will assume you already have all your pumps going. Shut all water tight doors and close all vents. Tie your EPR to the lifeboat or raft and activate the EPR. Call coast guard and surrounding vessels by broadcasting a SOS. Put on your thermal suit it's very cold in the Atlantic this time of year. Also raid the galley for food and fresh water bring tin foods and a CAN OPENER!!!! If you still can't save the tug you are at least ready to abandon ship. I would suggest you get on the coast guard website and give them your position if you have no other way to contact them.
2006-11-28 04:31:02 · answer #2 · answered by brian L 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What Ho sailor.
I do not beleive, that if your problem be true, that you have not checked the vitals on a tug boat, however, just for fun -.
Surely if you are running a tug, you should know this :
1 Check the stern gland. Is it dripping ? Replace it.
2 Is the hull intact ? If not have it out of the water for welding.
3 Is the bilge pump out of order ? If so chuck it & replace it.
I don't need tug boats, not many do.
I think, and please correct me, you are having a joke with us boaties.
If not, all the best.
Bob the Boat.
2006-11-28 08:14:39 · answer #3 · answered by Bob the Boat 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For all of us who use Yahoo Answers. We are speechless. Your boat is sinking in the ocean. You have inetrnet access. Do you call a traditional may day. NO Not You.
You chose to join answers today and ask us for help. We are tickled that you think so much of our wisdom.
May I second the ping pong ball suggestion. You can also contact the Coast Guard and request their help. Just be sure you really are on a sinking boat. They have a very special place for people who joke about such things.
It cost the last guy that did it $637,000.00
2006-11-28 07:02:58 · answer #4 · answered by Two dimes and a Nickel 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Call the Coast Guard. Start the bilge pump.
Tug boats usually stay near the shoreline.
Look for land.
Take out thel life raft and paddle for shore.
2006-11-28 00:31:37 · answer #5 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Quick like a bunny get your fat buns off the boat. then it will not sink
2006-11-28 02:31:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to beach it. Depending on where in the Atlantic it is, that might be difficult.
2006-11-28 00:33:39 · answer #7 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Start bailing the water out with your hands
2006-11-28 00:36:33 · answer #8 · answered by BOO! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I guess i'm too late with my advice.
Oh well, look upwards, you should see the rope I'm dangling overboat from my boat, grab it and i'll pull you up.
2006-11-28 22:56:31 · answer #9 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lay some fiberglass to the leakingpoint ;)
2006-11-28 01:40:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Inhale deep and don't exhale. Maybe it will support your boat.
2006-11-28 00:35:52 · answer #11 · answered by DEDA 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋