6 Metre Boat capsizes in Moreton Bay

[Triple]

Apparently a NZ built survey vessel on a water test.

I'm guessing it failed the test...

[scottar]

No. It's a new feature they build in so you can actually have a look to check the accuracy of your sonar gear

[Moejoes]

I'm out. If i keep going i won't get another invite on the cat again. Not all monos broach,owned 2 cruise crafts now and it was never a issue what so ever.
I may of struck a nerve Rob.lol

Can't say I told you so Hahahahaha

[bannana]

I'm out. If i keep going i won't get another invite on the cat again. Not all monos broach,owned 2 cruise crafts now and it was never a issue what so ever.
I may of struck a nerve Rob.lol

That would be right you mono boys stick together...lol

Mick no nerve struck mate. If you want to know how to strike a nerve with me just ask Rob...he's excellent at it. Or just come fishing with us 20+ times and deliberately throw the parra anchor into tangles.lol

[Grand_Marlin]

Apparently it was MSQ's new boat - being taken on it's maiden run!

[scottar]

I believe the best word for that then is "Ironic".

[Grand_Marlin]

Who knows what the circumstances are behind it, but there are sure to be some red faces!

[ShaneC]

Heard the same thing GM, I love irony. Wonder if they'll scrutinise the so called experts??

[KingyKing]

That’s what happens when you use Australian tax payer’s money to get a government boat built overseas.

[seatime]

Interesting design - wonder what's the commercial purpose? surprising it's for msq!
Never like seeing upturned boats :p hopefully the facts surrounded the incident will be available and the original question asked here can be answered....

[Almako]

Are MSQ exempt from needing rego stickers? That's got to be a fine right there.

[lethal098]

Almako,
The boat was on a restricted use permit so no rego required,

And yes was an MSQ new vessel on water test, I think it may have failed the stability test though, HAHA

I would think someone is going to cop it for this project,

Plenty of good boat builders in Aus, dont know why they would build overseas.

[Bobpen]

Probably designed by a committee.

Hypothetically of course:

The boat operator needed a 6 metre centre console plate alloy runabout and chose the hull.
The office manager wanted a bit of shelter from the weather if they ever happened to go out.
OHS and E said they needed bunks in case they were fatigued and needed to lay down.
Equal opportunity rep needed an on-board toilet for the women who might possibly go out.
Everyone with a 6 metre boat needs a life raft of course.
Galley for morning tea.
Twin engines: Don't want to be embarrassed by a tow home whoops

[scottar]

Don't forget the insulation in the ceiling and the aircon cos it gets hot.

[astro66]

mmm talking to someone today about this...maybe someone in the know who was surprised that ausfish even knew about it ...was to be hush hush ....maybe they had $100k+ of sonar gear onboard that is now not working so well...mmmmm someone down the dole office Monday morning is my bet