Guns on board. Yes/no

[a64pilot]

Stu, the 106 was I'm sure meant even less seriously than the torpedo.
I have seen them in museums, don't know when or why they were removed from active inventory.
However, I'd take a CWIS anyway over a 106, or maybe a Mark 19
Completely silly of course, where would you even get such things?

[skipmac]

Originally Posted by Pete7

Pirate high on khat firing an AK47 on auto at the bridge of a ship doesn't really care what he hits if anything. He has nothing to loose, you do.

Most folk couldn't hit a moving target at 100m, even trained soldiers have a problem because they just don't practise enough.

Pete

[StuM]

Originally Posted by hasse_A

I have been thinking of how to defend one self from pirates.

What about this idea ?
Make a torpedo which you tow behind the boat. I imagine it can be made of a number of dynamite sticks. Then mantle it with ball bearing balls along it's length. That way the blow will go to the side and not towards your boat.
The detonator cable needs to be run in the towline so you can ignite it when the pirates come close enough. The hole thing needs a watertight cover of course but that should be easily penetrated by the balls.

I have read in another thread of how to make a cloud behind the boat by injecting antifreeze into the muffler of the engine. Maybe it would be a good idea as a compliment.

I have no idea if the torpedo has to be declared when entering a country. What questions are asked ? It's not a gun is it ?

No need to get that complex. Just attach a few Claymore mines with steel backing plates around your hull.

[StuM]

Originally Posted by S/V Illusion

Good thing the guys comprising Seal Team 6 successfully rescuing Captain Phillips didn't know that

Good thing they knew better than to use a 106mm RCLR in the rescue.

[a64pilot]

Originally Posted by StuM

No need to get that complex. Just attach a few Claymore mines with steel backing plates around your hull.

Reminds me of a picture I saw years ago, it had an Airborne Ranger in free fall with a Claymore strapped to his helmet and the clacker in right hand, boring in on a Mig.

Silly, but funny

[StuM]

Originally Posted by a64pilot

Stu, the 106 was I'm sure meant even less seriously than the torpedo.
I have seen them in museums, don't know when or why they were removed from active inventory.
However, I'd take a CWIS anyway over a 106, or maybe a Mark 19
Completely silly of course, where would you even get such things?

Of course it's silly and not to be taken seriously.

This whole thread is - starting right from the tr***ing OP who said he is planning to circumnavigate Africa from Cape Horn.

[skipmac]

Originally Posted by GrowleyMonster

Big difference between firing from a small sailboat and firing from even a fairly small ship like a destroyer. Conditions that will move a sailboat like a cork might barely be noticeable on a ship, and the motion of a ship is much more regular when it does move. I think he meant firing from a small yacht. Additionally, the shooters in the Maersk Alabama incident were highly trained marksmen who practice regularly. A lot. You really can't compare their skill level with the average yachtsman who probably doesn't even spend $100/mo on ammo.

Exactly!! Even the difference in motion from a 35-40' sailboat and a 50-60' sailboat is very noticeable.

There is no comparison to shooting from a small boat and shooting from even a small ship. I would note that the motion on a sailboat, even in moderate conditions and seemingly regular swells is far from regular or predictable.

Originally Posted by GrowleyMonster

I have often amused myself by shooting at stuff floating on the water. It can be quite challenging and even frustrating.

I would be willing to bet that almost none or may none at all of those claiming one can shoot accurately from a small boat has ever tried it. I have and it is way, way more difficult than you would think. Now I'm no highly trained, professional marksman but I've been shooting all my life and not a bad shot and I literally would have been lucky a house at 200-300 meters.

If it gets down to a gun battle between a sailor and a pirate it will be up close and personal.

[a64pilot]

Originally Posted by StuM

This whole thread is - starting right from the tr***ing OP who said he is planning to circumnavigate Africa from Cape Horn.

I think you have a point there, it has sort of taken on another joke thread sort of feel too it.
Maybe not what the OP intended?

[Celestialsailor]

You guys crack me up. Again...a troll has totally duped you. Two post, long gone and another gun thread. Way to go.

[a64pilot]

Originally Posted by Celestialsailor

You guys crack me up. Again...a troll has totally duped you. Two post, long gone and another gun thread. Way to go.

Wouldn't be the first thread where the tread starter never reappeared.
However I have enjoyed the thread, many, many threads sort of drift after the original question has been throughly answered.

I see this place like the Barber shop in Andy Griffith's show, or like many Hardware stores used to be, usually old men would sort of hang around and just talk.

[Jim Cate]

I see this place like the Barber shop in Andy Griffith's show, or like many Hardware stores used to be, usually old men would sort of hang around and just talk.

'Bout all we're good for, eh? But mostly now it's around the dinghy dock...

Jim

[mike quinn]

Pirates are like most criminals they are brave against unarmed men and woman but are cowards when someone stands up to them with force. If you don't defend what you love expect to lose it.

[Celestialsailor]

Spoken like a real Mericun.

[Smokeys Kitchen]

Originally Posted by a64pilot

Stu, the 106 was I'm sure meant even less seriously than the torpedo.
I have seen them in museums, don't know when or why they were removed from active inventory.
However, I'd take a CWIS anyway over a 106, or maybe a Mark 19
Completely silly of course, where would you even get such things?

The 106's may be out of active inventory but not long gone. They are currently being used by several ski areas who have active avalanche control programs. They replaced the old 105's after at least one fatal incident on the gun mount with the older 105. There are also several 74 mm pack howitzers in use for the same purpose

[Dave_S]

What about a nice fuel pump setup, hose and nozzle. No one can arrest you for having a fuel transfer pump and hose.

And a serious deterrent if you accidently sprayed a pirate boat then unfortunately it caught fire at the same time.