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karabil · 22-08-2013, 16:14

Holy s..t, australian federal police have just announced they have seized a yacht in Vanuatu that had 750kg imbedded in its keel and concreted into engine compartments. Apparently the yacht was for sale, think it was named "Mirage" anyone follow this boat across the Pacific as probably came that way.

Mod note: swear word edited out.

Wrong · 22-08-2013, 16:33

Next big thing will be people 'mining' their keels for possible booty!

Strait Shooter · 22-08-2013, 16:37

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Originally Posted by Wrong

Next big thing will be people 'mining' their keels for possible booty!

I'd do a LOT for the possibility of booty.

Wrong · 22-08-2013, 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strait Shooter

I'd do a LOT for the possibility of booty.

Goods gained through looting
A nautical term for treasure

Strait Shooter · 22-08-2013, 16:43

My booties better.........

haiqu · 22-08-2013, 20:01

I think you mean boo-tay.

But seriously, 750 keys? That's a lot of nose candy.

dan catalyst · 22-08-2013, 20:50

the lesson here is to use vinylester or orthophthalic resin when laying up your booty, or it may delam on you. those boatyard employees love to sniff a lil ballast i hear.

**roverhi** · 22-08-2013, 22:43

Bet someone dropped a dime on those guys.

sparau · 22-08-2013, 23:47

personal use?

stevensuf · 23-08-2013, 01:39

Yeah well the ozzie customs didnt find this through hard work and guile, snitched!

wynmead · 23-08-2013, 02:15

yacht's name is SCOPE

read article here
750kg Of Cocaine Seized In Yacht Docked In Vanuatu... | Stuff.co.nz

Saltyhog · 23-08-2013, 06:40

Obviously the yacht was setup for single handing. It's tough keeping 7/24 watch on those long passages.

Crimea Cruiser · 23-08-2013, 06:50

I just see it now. In future all customs and border officials arriving on your vessel for pratique will be with hammers and chisels in hand. "Don't mind if we have a look around, do ya?"