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Old 20-06-2021, 11:13   #1
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Ghosts?

anyone have a good onboard ghost story? our hatches have started to close themselves after our last passage from Belize to St. Pete FL.
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Old 20-06-2021, 11:30   #2
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That’s probably cockroaches! [emoji23]
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Old 20-06-2021, 11:42   #3
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Nah they're on an FP - it's just falling apart like the rest of them
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Old 20-06-2021, 13:05   #4
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HEY! That's not nice! My girl is in great shape!Click image for larger version

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Old 20-06-2021, 18:59   #5
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Re: Ghosts?

From ghosties and ghoulies, and long leggedy beasties, and from things that go bump! in the night, good Lord deliver us.

Lots of hatches have friction hinges that wear with time and UV exposure. Perhaps that is the source of the difficulty. The fixes have to do with increasing friction, one way and another....including replacement.

Or perhaps you really wanted ghost stories?

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Old 20-06-2021, 19:14   #6
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anyone have a good onboard ghost story? our hatches have started to close themselves after our last passage from Belize to St. Pete FL.

You only have to worry when they lock themselves.
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Old 22-06-2021, 18:11   #7
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They say, if you are ever stopped by the Flying Dutchman and her captain there are some things you should do. If you are asked your rank, shrug. If he asks you for water, point to the sea. If you are asked to take letters ashore, refuse, for if you take them, your ship will never reach port.
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Old 22-06-2021, 19:33   #8
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I have lived in several houses that were haunted. I've seen ghosts in a couple hotel rooms as well.
Thankfully our boat is not haunted! For which, I am very grateful
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Old 23-06-2021, 13:19   #9
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I used to crew on the tall ship ELISSA. She is reported to have some ghosts and strange things did indeed happen from time to time.

https://m.facebook.com/1877elissa/ph...079300/?type=3
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Old 23-06-2021, 13:20   #10
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anyone have a good onboard ghost story? our hatches have started to close themselves after our last passage from Belize to St. Pete FL.
Just closing or latching too?
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Old 23-06-2021, 13:36   #11
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Nice looking boat. After zooming in, I am pretty sure your ghost is peering out that aft deadlight in your starboard hull.
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