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Originally Posted by David M  Unlimited budget method: Hire a helicopter.
Realistically, there are float bags that have thousands of pounds of buoyancy. They can be placed under the boat and inflated with scuba tanks. The float bags will draw much less water. Then the boat can be towed out with a suitably sized power boat. Also, no damage to the boat from dragging will occur. Once out in deeper water, the boat cannot sink either. Another benefit is minimal damage to the coral. |
David,
Actually did Just This, Just Once...
After Andrew, 40' 1940's nice looking WOOD Sloop on top of the pile;
not to bad off or holed, just way, way "up there". Most likely far mor damage would be done "rescuing" it than up to then...which is the case often after storms...the human intervention(s) can be catastrophic when attempted by the inexperienced.
When an experienced steeplejack/rigger gets approached to go up Under the Chopper & properly attached slings & spreader bar below a Sikorsky Skycrane, the question always follows at 0'DarkThirty of "WTF"?
"WHO owns that boat?"
"Who now isn't relevant as his check is good, it's Who
OWNED it...
JFK".
It can & does happen...when money is no object.
God rest the soul of his sister Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who passed over the night at age 88.