CaptDom

The Death of F/V WhipTail:

After having so many issues lately with engines quitting , etc, I had the boat in for a major look see. It sat in the water for the first time 2 days in a row, and unfortunately there was a previously unknown major stress crack mid ships, which allowed enough salt water to intrude which the bilges finally couldnt keep up with, and the ass end submerged.

The vessel is a total loss, all electronics and both engines suffered critical failures.

I guess it could have been worse, could have happened with someone onboard. No injuries, and insurance will hopefully take care of most of my loss.

I doubt I will be getting much sleep over the next few days.

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COASTAL CHARTERS SPORTFISHING
NEWPORT, RI (401)-862-0358
www.coastalcharterssportfishing.com

Scup

Sorry to hear about your loss! Things now-a-days are tough enough without the addition of any more grief, especially when it comes at a very bad time; just prior to the peak of the Fall fishing season. I pray that you recover quickly from this setback.

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Captrlbagwell

Hey Dom, Sorry to hear about the boat. Glad no one was hurt and as you said no one onboard. If there is anything Joe and I can do please call. The Rebel is sitting there if you can use it.

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Possum

Wow, that is harsh Dom. Unreal that a stress crack like that was soo buried. I truly hope your insurance comes through for you!!

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Albatross

Sorry to hear about this Dom. Let me know if I can help in any way.

-Brian

kitebuz

Dom - that just suxs, really sorry to hear it. Whiptail was such a one of a kind. But, like you say, the very bright side of things is that no one was on board, and none hurt. That could have been a really bad situation far off-shore.

Good luck w/ the insurance side of things, and I hope they get you squared up quickly.

I like to look at boat listings like a bad habit, so let me know if you are on the hunt, and I'll keep my eyes open for you. Keep us posted on how it works out for you.

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On The Edge

Dom That sucks out loud. I am guessing you are done for the season?

If you get the itch and need to get out on the water hoop and i would be more the happy to have you aboard.

Hope the insurance Co. comes through for you and you are back up and putting people on fish next season..

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74Formula233

It's a real sinking feeling (pardon the pun) to see a submerged vessel......for it to be your own, I can't imagine. Really sucks. Someone at our marina last year lost his during that wicked storm we had, and my heart went out to him.

Hopefully your insurance acts promptly! I have heard some horror stories about many marine insurance companies, but I know there are good ones also!

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fishcounterbob

Sorry to hear that, Dom. I was so looking forward to making runs with you on that boat. Hope plan B works well for remainder of the season.

CaptDom

Not even close to done!

Plan B is already afoot....hopefully I get the contender back soon, then its a no brainer. However, I am on the hunt as we speak, looking 26-30 CC with twins.

The boat was a one of a kind, for sure, and will be missed, but to me was just a tool in my toolbox.(albeit a very expensive on)...That is what insurance is for, and I been paying out a long time with no claims, so nice to have it be there for me now.

I will find another sled, and will be back at it in no time. The way I look at it, its me and my abilities that make me successful, not some dumb hunk of fiberglass and engine.

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CAPT. DOM PETRARCA
COASTAL CHARTERS SPORTFISHING
NEWPORT, RI (401)-862-0358
www.coastalcharterssportfishing.com