Missing Lyle Hess Cutter

[Seaworthy Lass]

Originally Posted by auscruisertom

In regards to the MARKING it may have been my inability to post the second photo, which clearly shows "TUSKA OF SYDNEY " engraved on the back of the Boom Gallows I would perceive the letters to be about 100 mm high.

No it doesn't.
It just shows 'TUSKA' in larger font, with 'SYDNEY' next to it in smaller print.
This indicates boat name and home port.

It ties in with NSW registration. For AMSA registration the name needs to be printed at the bow, which it isn't.

[auscruisertom]

Originally Posted by Seaworthy Lass

No it doesn't.
It just shows 'TUSKA' in larger font, with 'SYDNEY' next to it in smaller print.
This indicates boat name and home port.

It ties in with NSW registration. For AMSA registration the name needs to be printed at the bow, which it isn't.

Ok I stand corrected, thanks for pointing out the obvious. Moving along I have to admit I tend to try and pretend I'm not going blind, when I now own several pairs of expensive glasses .HA HA

[Coops]

This thread gets more and more curious.

Coops.

[charliehows]

got a feeling the story will turn up in full soon in 'cruising helmsman'....

[Wotname]

Coops is spot on

Originally Posted by auscruisertom

Thanks for all the comments, it certainly does seem a rather confusing matter. I managed to receive some clarification from Jan today. I feel comfortable with her explanation and am abiding by her request not to make this information public, as of yet. This will eventually make a great story, and who better to write it than the lady herself.

In regards to the MARKING it may have been my inability to post the second photo, which clearly shows "TUSKA OF SYDNEY " engraved on the back of the Boom Gallows I would perceive the letters to be about 100 mm high.

My request acting on behalf of Jan Murray has not changed can anyone traveling or cruising NSW OR Queensland please keep an eye out for this vessel. Cheers Tom

Well that will explain why the home port is Hobart and isn't yet on the general register

As others have noted, the name is simply Tuska.

Isn't doesn't fully explain why the vessel is missing and where Michel is but I will wait patiently until some CF member spots the boat and then maybe Jan will spill the beans

Any reason the boat is expected to only be in Qld / NSW?

Maybe Michel will join CF and we can get a really multisided story brewing up

[Blue Stocking]

" first, you kill all the lawyers" Shakespeare.

[JPA Cate]

If the Tuska were sold legally, she will probably not have had her appearance altered much. However, in case it was not, then those looking for her should expect her appearance to have changed. Some thoughts that occurred to me: new hull paint, so a different color; weather cloths removed and stowed; name painted out on boom gallows, etc., so that seekers should memorize her shape and look for that silhouette first of all. ...There are so many "white boats."

Ann

[BlueSun]

Originally Posted by Wotname

Coops is spot on
Any reason the boat is expected to only be in Qld / NSW?

I believe the OP said that the owner had learned that the boat had been sold in Southern QLD?

[charliehows]

saw this in blackwattle bay this morning, has 'heading liberty' written on the side...

[charliehows]

oops, did a bit of searching, think this is not tuska, these guys came in from NZ recently, apologies...(looks like her though...wonder if its a Lyle Hess?)

[Wotname]

Originally Posted by BlueSun

I believe the OP said that the owner had learned that the boat had been sold in Southern QLD?

Ah yes, back in post 26 - thanks
I must practise my comprehension skills some more

[auscruisertom]

Originally Posted by charliehows

saw this in blackwattle bay this morning, has 'heading liberty' written on the side...

Nice looking boat, I would venture to say its fiberglass Pacific Seacraft "Orion or Vancouver 27 springs to my mind. Thanks for looking.

[marc2012]

not an orion.marc

[JPA Cate]

Anyone know whether the vessel has yet been located?

Ann

[auscruisertom]

Thanks for your question, but unfortunately the answer is no. Jan is as we speak is dealing with AMSA bureaucracy and I would not hold my breath on a speedy resolution. I appreciate all the great feedback ,and eyes out there ,but have been racking my brain on how to continue this search. My Laptop battery packing it in the last two days has not helped either. Anny help suggestions or hints by someone experienced in missing boat recovery would be appreciated. Cheers Tom