Fish 0 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 This weather has sunk a launch at Stanmore Bay. It was on a mooring, sunk on the mooring, but debris is washing up along the beach. The owner was down there with a 6 wheel truck and ute clearing up, along with a number of friends and helpers getting debris off the beach. The bulk of it is still on the mooring, with a small part floating above water. It was a 40 ft kauri launch, with a 120 Perkins. Shame, you can't get kauri anymore, and you can't get launches like that anymore. The owner was philosophical, said he was just getting organised for a haul out and what amounted to a re-fit. Wont be doing that now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 And two fishermen and their boat are missing out at the Barrier after not returning yesterday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 And two fishermen and their boat are missing out at the Barrier after not returning yesterday. Given the weather we have had through here today, that sounds very concerning. Tiri topped out at low 50's gusting low 60's about 1 pm, and a lot of rain. Any other details wheels? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 Found the link https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/103462324/fishing-boat-with-two-onboard-missing-since-friday Not a lot of information, 2 overdue from Friday. Doesn't say if the boat is from or was at the Barrier, it just says the fishing contest they entered was at the Barrier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 They were last heard from heading out from Tryphena Harbour Friday Morning. That is all I know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanG 0 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Does anyone know the name of the launch that sank? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 I didn't get the name yesterday, sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 642 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Found the link https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/103462324/fishing-boat-with-two-onboard-missing-since-friday Not a lot of information, 2 overdue from Friday. Doesn't say if the boat is from or was at the Barrier, it just says the fishing contest they entered was at the Barrier. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12041594 found and safe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 Does anyone know the name of the launch that sank? Name on the side of the boat looks like 'Marrie' but it was very faint. Had old fashioned twirly swirls around it. The boat has washed into the shallows now, mid calf deep water at low tide. Just the hull now, the deck and all of the internal fit out has gone. The bow looks to be split open. The owner and several mates were hard at it attempting to remove the boat from the environment. They had the 6 wheel truck again and several utes. Last I saw, they were attempting to tow it out beam on, and on the first attempt the lifting strops they were using snapped. Not really filling me with confidence that they will manage to get it off the beach, but full credit for not just walking away. Didn't see any other debris on the beach. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanG 0 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Thanks for that update. It is a pity that another old boat has been lost but good on the owner for trying to minimise the effect on the environment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 This is turning into a wee little story. My missus was down at the park and playground today with the kids, and overheard some lady having a go at the guy who's trying to get his wrecked boat off the beach. She wanted to know "if he had a permit for driving vehicles on the beach" Apparently the guy handled it well, and while looking visibly pissed off remain "civil" but wanted to know why her dog wasn't under control on the beach. Of all the things to worry about with a wrecked boat on a popular beach, I don't think driving vehicles on the beach is one of them. I've got a bit of a vested interest in this, probably along with the rest of Stanmore Bay, as I want that wrecked boat off the beach. So I popped down this afternoon and told the guy "full credit" for cleaning your sh*t up and don't worry about the Lady having a pop. Turned out he'd walked the length of the beach and back at 1 am (low tide) to ensure ALL debris was picked up (and it was). The guys had been up to their wastes in water today, and rain for a large part of the day, working to clean this up. The bill he'd have to pay if the Harbour Master sorted it out was in the order of $10k. They couldn't haul the boat out of the shallows yesterday, so started breaking it up with a chainsaw today (its spring tides at the moment, so good low tides). They had the engine and fuel tank out and on the slipway, along with some other significant bits (a very substantial engine bearer, all kauri....). They did manage to start hauling the remains of the boat out above the tide while I was there (the hull from the waterline down). At one stage they got the 6 wheel dump truck stuck, then got a 6 wheel watercart stuck getting the 6 wheeler out. They managed to sort all of that out with a single axle hiab that turned up (that may be all wheel drive by the looks). A scrap metal dealer's truck with a grab arm also turned up, to clear the engine and other rubbish off the slipway. Looks like they will be successful, and full credit to the guy for taking responsibility for his sh*t and not just walking away, like so many would do, especially when they've just lost their boat. There is a bit of debris and splinters washing up now the boat is broken / breaking up. I'm sure if anyone is in the area and available, any help would be greatly appreciated picking up any debris (the guy has been hard at it for three days now). Low tide is 14:17 tomorrow, I will see what I can do around my lunch break. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanG 0 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 The launch was named Mollie. For more details see https://waitematawoodys.com/2015/03/07/mollie/. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Built 1911. Damn, that's a shame to see her in bits on the beach. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philstar 61 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 This is turning into a wee little story. My missus was down at the park and playground today with the kids, and overheard some lady having a go at the guy who's trying to get his wrecked boat off the beach. She wanted to know "if he had a permit for driving vehicles on the beach" Unbelievable Stanmore bay has a public boat ramp n it too!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BNG 44 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 There is a largish 45+ foot ketch with lattice steel masts also sunk in Hobson Bay after the other night. Been there a few days rocket launcher and masts the only thing visible. Sad to see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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