Trusting junk?

[crazyoldboatguy]

Originally Posted by rwidman

Along those same lines, why is it we can chop up a couple of fish and throw them overboard and call it "chum" and that's fine but if we cook the fish first and eat a few bites and throw the rest overboard that's "garbage" and illegal?

It's all about "where", I think, rwidman. Chumming doesn't typically take place in a quiet, crowded, anchorage. But if I toss the remains of my pan fried bass into the waters of Nicolet Bay - 30ft away from my neighbor - that might result in some contretemps.

Otherwise - not an issue, right? In the restricted waters of the Great Lakes, garbage and sewage disposed of over the side is forbidden - anywhere. In harbor, we seal our heads, right? But in the middle of the ocean - I'm crapping with the fishes.

[River Cruiser]

How about a large disc 42"X1/2" with a 1.5" rod welded in the center of it, a eye on the end. It would be mushroom shaped and dig its way into the bottom. I've made these using 12" dia disc for use in a lake and once they are dug in you don't get them back. The part I'am talking about is a disc or blade used to turn soil, here is a pic of the implement, using a single disc to fabricate this is what I'am referring to, the largest dia I've seen is 42".


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[s/v Beth]

I think the engine block, properly cleaned, makes a great reef.

[s/v Jedi]

I guess nobody knows sand screw moorings anymore... so here's a refresher:



and here divers are setting one:



the result:

[FamilyVan]

Originally Posted by s/v Jedi

I guess nobody knows sand screw moorings anymore... so here's a refresher:



and here divers are setting one:



the result:

It's an interesting idea but the OP mentioned a daily tidal range of about 25 feet, the water would be very cold. I'm not sure if it would be very pleasant diving conditions.

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[Stumble]

Originally Posted by FamilyVan

It's an interesting idea but the OP mentioned a daily tidal range of about 25 feet, the water would be very cold. I'm not sure if it would be very pleasant diving conditions.

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That's what dry suits are for.