Five Fishermen Rescued From Burning Vessel Off Cape Cod

Posted by: Mitch P.

Five Fishermen Rescued From Burning Vessel Off Cape Cod - 05/01/21 01:08 PM

Five Fishermen Rescued From Burning Vessel Off Cape Cod
https://dailyvoice.com/connecticut/stamf...ape-cod/808101/

Posted by: Don P

Re: Five Fishermen Rescued From Burning Vessel Off Cape Cod - 05/02/21 07:41 AM

They were very lucky (well besides having a near fatal fire on board).

Great job USCG!

Posted by: Sickday

Re: Five Fishermen Rescued From Burning Vessel Off Cape Cod - 05/03/21 07:14 AM

Scary stuff. The water is still well below 50. How many of the forum members that run off shore carry a life raft? I stay mostly Block or closer but often think of keeping a suitcase type one on board.

Posted by: O-BASS

Re: Five Fishermen Rescued From Burning Vessel Off Cape Cod - 05/05/21 07:52 AM

Originally Posted By: Sickday

Scary stuff. The water is still well below 50. How many of the forum members that run off shore carry a life raft? I stay mostly Block or closer but often think of keeping a suitcase type one on board.

And let this be the story that helps you pull the trigger on it.

You own a boat over 50k- time to go with your gut on this and spring for 1-2k on a ticket to safety and kissing your loved ones again. For me, an inshore and freshwater fisherman that means a quality lifevest worn at all times. For the offshore guys, a life raft.

DO IT!