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Old 30-11-2016, 09:28   #1
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I ran aground, here's a pic.

Doh!

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Old 30-11-2016, 09:30   #2
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Re: I ran aground, here's a pic.

Gotta wait till the tide comes in I recon or it rains a whole bunch!
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Old 30-11-2016, 09:43   #3
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Re: I ran aground, here's a pic.

I took me slippers off and waded into the seas to give her a shove.

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Old 30-11-2016, 10:00   #4
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He he he !!!

Super cool!

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Old 30-11-2016, 10:14   #5
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Re: I ran aground, here's a pic.

Nice, been wanting one of those some time now.

Just think what trouble we could get into if our big boat's draft were half the mast height.
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Re: I ran aground, here's a pic.

I guess I'll stand down.

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Old 30-11-2016, 10:19   #7
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Re: I ran aground, here's a pic.

It's an rc laser, very fun little boat.

Yeah, draws 17". I've been sailing around that ball for weeks, guess the water fell enough that I can't.

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Old 30-11-2016, 10:23   #8
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I guess I'll stand down.

I sure could have used you. I had to get out of my chair!

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My meter yacht has been on the dry for way to long.
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