Grana on the breakwater

**Ian McColgin** · 05-25-2005, 06:36 AM

Last night at 1900 Grana was fine but this morning she's awash on the Hyannisport breakwater.

The howler was substantial - Mya and Whitehawk both dragged a cable or so.

I'll be 'round the computer while organizing salvage and distracting myself with the forum, but then I may well be busy and hard to reach.

More later.

**George.** · 05-25-2005, 06:46 AM

Good luck with the salvage, Ian - I hope there is no swell to complicate things.

**Stu Fyfe** · 05-25-2005, 06:55 AM

If you need assistance, you know where to look. Our thoughts are with you.

**Tom Lathrop** · 05-25-2005, 07:00 AM

Bummer Ian.

Hope things are brighter when you get her in.

**Donn** · 05-25-2005, 07:13 AM

That sucks. Good luck with her.

**Wayne Jeffers** · 05-25-2005, 07:13 AM

Sorry to hear it, Ian.

I hope all goes well with the salvage.

Keep us posted when you can.

Wayne

**Ian McColgin** · 05-25-2005, 07:14 AM

Actually, Cape people putting heads together, what I need is land. All normal boatyards are so far behind with this lousey spring that there's no way I can land in one of them.

So I am looking for a bit of open space, electric and water access nice but not absolutely needed, longish term (most of summer) preferred but something temporary might do.

Needs easy trailor access as she'd be coming in on one of Brownell's big rigs.

Gotta have a place to deliver her. Any bright ideas please post here or e-mail me.

No thoughts too crazy.

**Hughman** · 05-25-2005, 07:23 AM

Sorry to hear of your distress, Ian.

Good luck!

**J. Dillon** · 05-25-2005, 07:25 AM

Sorry to hear of your plight.

Hope all goes well and not too much damage.

JD

**Mrleft8** · 05-25-2005, 07:28 AM

I'd offer my yard, but that'd be a bit of a haul, and Brownell might not like my driveway...
It's still howling out here, What were the wave hts?

**Noah** · 05-25-2005, 07:34 AM

Oh man, I'm sorry to hear of your troubles. Good luck, and sorry I can't offer any advice on where to go.

Feel like coming up to Vermont? The Shelburne shipyard is a pretty nice place.

**Gresham CA** · 05-25-2005, 08:11 AM

So sorry to hear that Ian. Like others, I have a place to put it but it would be a long haul. Good Luck!

**htom** · 05-25-2005, 08:16 AM

Very sorry to hear this, Ian.

**Scott Rosen** · 05-25-2005, 08:24 AM

I'm sorry to hear this, Ian.

Harry's Marine Repair, in Westbrook, Connecticut, has space on land, and he lets owners do their own work. You can probably stay on land the entire summer. He's got a pretty big travel lift, so could launch you when you're ready. Electric, water, hot showers. His crew does excellent mechanical/electrical work. If you need help with wood repairs, there are some excellent shipwrights in the area.

Since you're travelling by truck, maybe this isn't too far.

**Bruce Hooke** · 05-25-2005, 08:39 AM

Best of luck to you!

**landlocked sailor** · 05-25-2005, 09:05 AM

I'll add my thoughts too. Good luck and keep the faith. Rick

**Ed Harrow** · 05-25-2005, 09:17 AM

Oh... @*&%# There's land at Mum's, but it's so wet that such a load would sink out of sight.

cs · 05-25-2005, 09:19 AM

Sorry to hear that Ian. Hope you can work it out.

Chad

**Ross M** · 05-25-2005, 09:30 AM

**Hwyl** · 05-25-2005, 09:47 AM

Add my driveway to the offers, even some accomodation too.

Wells Maine

**Ken Hutchins** · 05-25-2005, 09:50 AM

Sorry about your mishap, I,ve got space here in southern NH, or check Independant Boat Haulers Elliot ME, I think they have yard space and allow owners to do the work.

**Dave Fleming** · 05-25-2005, 10:03 AM

Aw Fudge!

Hoping it all comes together for you Ian.

[ 05-25-2005, 11:48 AM: Message edited by: Dave Fleming ]

**Art Read** · 05-25-2005, 10:16 AM

Chin up, Ian... Remember "WHEN AND IF".

**rbgarr** · 05-25-2005, 10:27 AM

I'm so very sorry to hear about your troubles. The fetch of wind and waves across Lewis Bay must have been substantial to push Grana and the others around like that.

I heard from my cousin last night that there was a NE howler up there. All the furniture on our porch got blown down onto the shore or into the street in Maine, which is a first, so it must have been a very strong and prolonged wind.

**stormpetrel** · 05-25-2005, 10:55 AM

12 noon update: Ian and I just went to look at a
possible site for the boat on land. It's next to a building that is in the process of getting bought by a local boatbuilder. Ian paced out the space and it fits! No definite word until next week, as the boatyard owner off of Italy sailing.
We also went to look at Granuaille. Such a sad
sight! Neither of us has a digital camera, but I'm not sure I would want to post pictures anyway.
She looks like she's rammed into the Hyport jetty,
and she's definitely LOW in the water. Ian remarked that he is grateful about all your kind
messages. He's also fairly upbeat (considering the situation), and vows the vessel (some vessel anyway) will sail again! As a postscript. . . I recently had to move, and I'm looking for a cheap space on the Cape to work on my Rhodes 18 sloop.
Any leads, please leave a message. Thanks. Phil

**T.A.R.** · 05-25-2005, 10:56 AM

Good Luck Ian, If I can help let me know.The local yards are quite backed up. If I hear of anything this way I'll let you know.
Ted

**Pete Dorr** · 05-25-2005, 12:50 PM

Ian

Bummer.

How about asking the folks at that new-ish boat museum in Hyannis if you can borrow some parking lot spaces for a few weeks till the yards empty out.

I'd offer my side yard but I'd then need to live on Grana.

Pete

**stormpetrel** · 05-25-2005, 02:20 PM

Pete--I really don't think anyone wants to live on
Grana for awhile! Now that her belowdecks are full
of seawater, and the weather report is storms into
the weekend, things are going to be very WET around here! But I'm sure Ian will appreciate the
sentiments.

**JimConlin** · 05-25-2005, 02:35 PM

Several of the yards in the Marion-Mattapoisett area have inland storage yards. Try Brownell's or Barden's in Marion.

**Figment** · 05-25-2005, 02:54 PM

Horrible news! Far too many boats are falling victim to this blow.

Jim beat me to it... If Brownell is doing to do the haul, they could be a good source for storage sites as well.

**Alan D. Hyde** · 05-25-2005, 03:13 PM

A temporary hull patch isn't rocket science for someone with Ian's background.

Now, don't dismiss this suggestion out of hand--- it may be better than you first think---

Take her out to Nantucket. Yeah, I know. BUT, it's a funny place, and much depends on who you know and who likes you or your boat... One of my ancestors, Robert Pike, was one of the proprietors who bought and gave the place to the Quakers in the 1600's. I spent some good times there in the sixties... Ian, you're not wholly unacquainted with skulduggery. Here's a chance for some, and a wonderful place to spend the summer working on Grana...

Alan

Tack into your misfortunes, and they'll drive you ahead. Jack Buswell

[ 05-25-2005, 05:53 PM: Message edited by: Alan D. Hyde ]

**stormpetrel** · 05-25-2005, 03:28 PM

Couldn't get to her today for any useful purpose. Hope to get in close tomorrow at low tide.

The hull patch is one distinct possiblitity.

I've hooked up with a marine salvor I knew a little from tug boating days. Seems game even though his tone of voice changed markedly when he realized it was not to be an insurance job.

If we can't patch and pump, we'll get a big crane barge in.

Amazingly I may have found a little lot within a mile of here. One of those odd comings together.

We will see.

**Ian McColgin** · 05-25-2005, 03:30 PM

So, this is the second day in a row I did not look and managed to file under stormpetrel - that's me just above.

**Donn** · 05-25-2005, 03:44 PM

Today, you have a good excuse. I recognized your spelling, anyway.

I'm surprised we haven't heard about more damaged boats. Our local morning news showed some film of a badly damaged waterfront in Maine, with several boats sunk in their slips.

**John B** · 05-25-2005, 03:55 PM

Hell Ian. I'm so sorry to hear this. Good luck with it all.

**Ken Hutchins** · 05-25-2005, 03:55 PM

Ian, check your email.

**Ian McColgin** · 05-25-2005, 04:00 PM

Revalatory note essentially revealed in the Candleberry Inn pix anyway - stormpetrel is "Phil," the shortform of her last name. Often called "GoodPhil" to distinguish her from a man in our Kedger's Club known as "BadPhil."

Phil and I were advocate/organizers together during the finest working years of my life. She is still fighting the noble fight. I am sharing, taking advantage of really, the computer in her office.

**StevenBauer** · 05-25-2005, 04:15 PM

Holy crap, Ian. What a bummer. But weren't you planning an overhaul in a few years anyway? Let us know if you need help. And thanks for helping to keep us informed Sue.

Steven

**paladin** · 05-25-2005, 04:56 PM

Sorry Ian...I wish you the best of luck....

**Bayboat** · 05-25-2005, 05:22 PM

Ian: It's always sad when a boat gets too close to the land. I surely hope you can put her back together again. The northeast has certainly become overpopulated: people, automobiles, and now boats, and all the while space is shrinking. But it sounds as if you have some options. It'll work out. Clint.

**Meerkat** · 05-26-2005, 01:28 AM

VERY best wishes, Ian! I'll be thinking of you and Grana!

Please keep us informed!

**Stiletto** · 05-26-2005, 02:01 AM

Sorry to hear of it. Best wishes for the recovery.

**Concordia..41** · 05-26-2005, 03:19 AM

For any small amount of good it may do, good wishes from here...

- M

**formerlyknownasprince** · 05-26-2005, 05:30 AM

Good luck mate.

Ian

**Chris Coose** · 05-26-2005, 06:16 AM

Long weekend in the forecast.
I'll make some time if you could use some help.
I'm sorry to read this Ian.

**Thad** · 05-26-2005, 07:34 AM

Too bad, Ian!! Still blowing but not quite so strong, lee shores are dangerous especially if they are rock. Good to hear of the lot where you might be able to work. A fisherman friend of ours here managed to haul his boat off the Back Beach against the causeway in the last NE blow and said he was surprised to find the support in town from people on the water and people on the causeway waiting to cheer when they finally got her free. His 5/8 shackle to the mooring block, new last fall and unworn, broke it's pin at the threads.

**TomF** · 05-26-2005, 07:50 AM

Oh Ian, I'm sick to hear of this.

Wishing you the very best, from too far away to be of any danged use.

Tom.

**adampet** · 05-26-2005, 08:53 AM

Ian,
Let me know if I can be of help Sat or Sun.I can provide muscle if nothing else. I do have a section of paved parking lot that is zoned for light commercial.It may be too far for your purposes, but is available.
Adam

**Stu Fyfe** · 05-26-2005, 09:04 AM

Me Too. Just let us know when. I can set aside some time Sat., Sun. or Monday.

**Pete Dorr** · 05-26-2005, 12:17 PM

Ian

please post the schedule of when you need help. If I find some free time I can help out.

Pete

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