Would you...

BigWooo · 07-31-10, 06:19 PM

If you were the crew on this ship, and it was sinking....would you trust this thing wouldn't go straight to the bottom?

longlegsinlapaz · 07-31-10, 06:45 PM

Based on the slight list & the lines coming off both sides....I'd say it's ON the bottom!

If I were part of the crew, what I wouldn't do is jump overboard based on it's current location!

BigWooo · 07-31-10, 07:13 PM

You're right. I didn't catch that. Got to be good for those big props!

In the middle of the ocean though, even if the ship was sinking, I don't think I could talk myself into getting into that thing.

Edit: By "thing", I mean that little red lifeboat. Looks like it goes straight down that ramp to a nice free-fall, then into the drink.

kate · 07-31-10, 07:14 PM

Yep!! It's an oil tanker, right?

Marty Cortez · 07-31-10, 07:20 PM

I was wondering what the heck you were talking about.

Is it a submarine?

BigWooo · 07-31-10, 07:22 PM

See, I told you I'm not good at posting...

This "thing":

kate · 07-31-10, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigWooo

Edit: By "thing", I mean that little red lifeboat. Looks like it goes straight down that ramp to a nice free-fall, then into the drink.

So you never enjoyed the "log flume" rides at the amusement park? Some folks pay good money for a thrill like that.

longlegsinlapaz · 07-31-10, 07:46 PM

The white framework it's on sure looks like it's a SLING!!!! Obviously to get you way far away from the sinking vessel....FAST!!

Wooo, if you want help with your posts, just ask!

Only

because I know you're laughing too!

BajaGringo · 07-31-10, 09:40 PM

I have actually been in one of those "things". Most of the offshore platforms have them (or a facsimile thereof). I was lifted off a platform on one by crane and did a couple of laps around Platform Heritage off Santa Barbara fifteen or so years ago.

They are very buoyant believe it or not and that is not a slide but a hydraulic lift down to the water...

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longlegsinlapaz Join Date: 05-24-09 Location: La Paz Posts: 1,682	Re: Would you... Based on the slight list & the lines coming off both sides....I'd say it's ON the bottom! If I were part of the crew, what I wouldn't do is jump overboard based on it's current location!

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kate Join Date: 04-06-09 Location: La Paz, BCS Posts: 553	Re: Would you... Yep!! It's an oil tanker, right?

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Marty Cortez Status: ` Join Date: 05-08-09 Posts: 3,676	Re: Would you... I was wondering what the heck you were talking about. Is it a submarine?

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BigWooo Join Date: 04-08-09 Location: Southern Baja Posts: 726	Re: Would you... See, I told you I'm not good at posting... This "thing": Attached Images

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longlegsinlapaz Join Date: 05-24-09 Location: La Paz Posts: 1,682	Re: Would you... The white framework it's on sure looks like it's a SLING!!!! Obviously to get you way far away from the sinking vessel....FAST!! Wooo, if you want help with your posts, just ask! Only because I know you're laughing too!