bobroo Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 Because the entire propeller assembly is missing from the lifeboat, I’m thinking the propeller got snagged on the big, heavy cable (blue arrow) upon decent. Apparently the lifeboat was completely clear of the ship as there is no visible damage to Navigator in any of the photos. Amazing that none of the crew were incidentally hurt by some splintered fiberglass, a flailing cable, or god knows what else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted May 23 Author Report Share Posted May 23 It was very fortunate it wasn't worse. Navigator departed Mazatlan on schedule minus one lifeboat. Glad I'm not assigned to that boat. Wait a minute I AM assigned to that boat! twangster, WAAAYTOOO and Cactus527 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 7 hours ago, steverk said: I AM assigned to that boat! raft Fixed it for you. michaelp1446, Cactus527, 4ensic and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 9 hours ago, bobroo said: Because the entire propeller assembly is missing from the lifeboat, I’m thinking the propeller got snagged on the big, heavy cable (blue arrow) upon decent. Apparently the lifeboat was completely clear of the ship as there is no visible damage to Navigator in any of the photos. Amazing that none of the crew were incidentally hurt by some splintered fiberglass, a flailing cable, or god knows what else. I think I saw the propellor, but not the shroud/rudder that normally surrounds it. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 Ya' know @twangster that is just a plain weird photo isn't it? The way the water sits, the hull damage, and the undersized, incorrect color propeller that is missing it's housing. Compared to the other photo, there are so many differences when you zoom in and compare them. Let's be thankful nobody was hurt and Navigator did not receive so much as a scrape. Navi will certainly have an additional inflatable lifeboat or two that will enable it to continue sailing. And, submersed watercraft can be made to operate again. But getting this lifeboat seaworthy again is a huge job. The infestation of saltwater in the engine, wiring, and electrical components takes a while to drain and generally replace. It's a big job. Maybe an experienced boat owner can chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 9 hours ago, steverk said: Wait a minute I AM assigned to that boat! Not to worry. I heard that if your lifeboat is disabled they just re-assign you to one of the loops of the rope on the outside of one of the other lifeboats. Easy Peasy ! steverk, FionaMG, CrimsonCruiser and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireclan Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 Gosh, having a less than stellar dining room experience due to new, inexperienced crew now seems inconsequential compared to a life boat being deployed in an emergency BEFORE I get on it. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 41 minutes ago, fireclan said: Gosh, having a less than stellar dining room experience due to new, inexperienced crew now seems inconsequential compared to a life boat being deployed in an emergency BEFORE I get on it. But the goal of the lifeboat is to get you away from an emergency, not get you into one. fireclan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 51 minutes ago, fireclan said: Gosh, having a less than stellar dining room experience due to new, inexperienced crew now seems inconsequential compared to a life boat being deployed in an emergency BEFORE I get on it. Better before rather than after. fireclan and steverk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crown and Anchor Life Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 13 hours ago, steverk said: It was very fortunate it wasn't worse. Navigator departed Mazatlan on schedule minus one lifeboat. Glad it all worked out and you're able to enjoy the rest of your trip! steverk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 I wonder what the actual maritime rule is for a situation like this. Were they still in compliance with the 37.5% rule (each side of the ship must have enough lifeboat capacity for 37.5% of those onboard?) If not, did they need a waiver to continue on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJones Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 20 hours ago, DoomSlayer said: Or maybe just cover it with some Duct Tape. Worked for our lunar rovers. Flex tape might be better for water? DoomSlayer and CrimsonCruiser 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NapTime Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 While In the port of Mazatlan Mexico. The crew were preforming drills and a lifeboat fell into the sea you can read the letter attached for the details We left the lifeboat behind and the captain assured everyone that we had plenty left. I didn’t see it happen I was on a excursion but spoke with a guest and would did and they we shook up a bit Glad no one got hurt Liftedhands 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharius Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 18 hours ago, Fr8Train56 said: the captain assured everyone that we had plenty left. Did he look like this? BigKarl, fireclan, Liftedhands and 7 others 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 Sitting in San Pedro, waiting... CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted June 18 Report Share Posted June 18 So Amazon does deliver new lifeboats! PPPJJ-GCVAB, WAAAYTOOO, SpeedNoodles and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted June 18 Author Report Share Posted June 18 Glad to see they are getting it fixed. I wonder what the internal investigation showed for the root cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 Mazatlan called. They fixed the lifeboat. Good as new. teddy, CrimsonCruiser, sammy79 and 5 others 2 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 Just seen on ebay: used lifeboat. Not afraid of heights. Minor cosmetic damage from fall. teddy, CrimsonCruiser, Montemy2419 and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 To make matters worse the bridge crew will have to look at it all day long. PPPJJ-GCVAB and FloatyBoaty 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 After some maneuvering and an inspection by a drug dog, Mazatlan gave Navigator her trash back. The helipad is officially closed.. PPPJJ-GCVAB and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 Looks like it went into the crew area behind the helipad. Carlos A. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 1 hour ago, twangster said: Looks like it went into the crew area behind the helipad. That's the new lifeboat onboarding training area. The boat will have to wear a mask for 5 days. Cactus527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 "Maintenance in Progress" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 Was that the SS Humpty Dumpty and they're trying to put it back together again? WAAAYTOOO, sammy79 and PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 Day 6 on Navigator returning to Los Angeles. Inside joke perhaps? WAAAYTOOO, CrimsonCruiser, Cactus527 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted July 4 Report Share Posted July 4 I wonder if the cabin that suddenly lost their "obstructed view" designation was billed the difference in fares? LOL fireclan, smokeybandit, CrimsonCruiser and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 Or if the occupant demanded OBC because they were "promised" an obstructed view. bcarney, PPPJJ-GCVAB and CrimsonCruiser 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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