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Travel Lift Crash at North Shore Marina, Ferrysburg, MI...

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by YachtForums, Jun 13, 2011.

  1. YachtForums, Jun 13, 2011
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  2. Justus, Jun 13, 2011
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    What went wrong ?
  3. K1W1, Jun 13, 2011
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    Hi,

    Earths Crust Displacement looks like the likely culprit with this one.
  4. AffrayedKnot, Jun 13, 2011
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    Shockingly similar, to a Travel Lift event at “North Shore Marine” in Mandeville, Louisiana a few years back. In that instance, the operator perished.
  5. CaptEvan, Jun 13, 2011
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    It is rumored that, with a boat in the slings, fixed wheels well along and driven wheels just coming on the steel ways, it strayed far enough onto the adjoining wood dock to ensure she would come further and faster.

    Thanks Carl, for covering my posting ineptitude. :eek: