I wasn't thinking Seatow. I was thinking of Bob's idea of a fleet of cats spreading out on the water looking for the thing. Bump the 6mph to something closer to 15 (figuring moderately good wind), spread out on the water so you can cover a lot of area at once, throw in a case of beer on the beach afterward, and you've got bragging rights afterward. A hand operated bilge pump would clear the hulls, and a cat can be towed with a Y bridle on the bows. The ride back will only be slightly slower than the ride out.
Tom
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Tom Benedict
Island of Hawaii
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ghost prindle spotted!!!
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Posted: Aug 09, 2012 - 07:05 PM
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Posted: Aug 09, 2012 - 10:39 PM
It would be epic, even if no one found it, what better reason could you have to go out on a sailing adventure with a fleet of catamarans (or any other boat for that matter) I wonder if you could hoist a look out with binoculars to the top of the mast somehow...
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Posted: Aug 10, 2012 - 02:25 PM
Mount 4 GoPros to cover each direction all connected via WiFi to an iPad in a waterproof case and a Cell phone with a tethering plan. Have the crew cycle through all four sides until you spot it.
Put that rig on 10 beachcats and start your search.
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Dustin Finlinson • Magna, UT
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Posted: Aug 10, 2012 - 07:12 PM
Oooooh, you know what I'd suggest...
Same ring of GoPro cameras hanging from a kite line some 500' above the water. THEMS got some RANGE!
Tom
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Island of Hawaii
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Posted: Aug 10, 2012 - 08:53 PM
Range and speed. We don't use the full ability of the boats often.It would make for a fun adventure!
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