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True that, he probably already has a new G4 being built and doesn't want the 55 returned.

Did it survive the expected conditions? Why might it not suffer the same fate again in those same conditions? I don't question there decision to leave, abandon the boat, I question the statements that the boat can handle such conditions again. in what way is the boat "deeply flawed" for...

How many Star boat sailors have been helo lifted back to shore? I always managed to sail my star back to the dock after breaking shit, no CG was required.

I guess you could sail with Hot Rod, the Condor 40 folks or the E Bay duo too? They all received rides courtesy the USCG. It bothers me that no lessons were learned and the captains of GB defend the actions knowing the outcome.

I don't get it. The boat failed in the forecast and expected conditions yet they boldly claim they would go do it again in the same conditions. Think they may have drunk the GB cool aid?

So at the end of the day nothing is learned and the arrogance of the Gunboat captains remained unchecked. Great................ can't wait for the next episode of as the GB world turns. SA: And is 40+ knots in the North Atlantic in winter really Gunboat weather in your opinion? CB: I’ve...

And they're probably back ordered... You to can have one in 3 years..

I wonder if a replacement GB 55 is on order?

Gotta say it's been an entertaining thread.....

Anyone know the weight of the rig for a GB 55? Also, did they approach the freighter from the slick side or to leeward?

Was the mast pinned to the mast step on Rainmaker? Slowly and carefully, don't rush and hurt yourself.

So an insurer would rather lose the entire asset then negotiate with some one who might salvage it? How does that make sense?

My point is, carry a spare antenna so you can go find your boat after you abandon it. Who da thunk.

Surely it had an ais transponder? Did it lose the antenna when the rig came down? They probably didn't have a spare antenna? Never thought about having a spare antenna aboard, guess I will now.

Start it and put it in gear.

The rib was there, it could have been lashed to the side of the disabled engine. We can easily make 8 knots with our rib tethered to the side of our 65,000 lb boat. Granted the sea state is an unknown in this situation but the option may have been viable? But since no one is talking this is...

At the end of the day the appearance is: The owner comes across as a douche preening his Jesus pose in the Forbes.com Rainmaker video. Gunboat, PJ come off as charletons selling over hyped snake oil. Sailing Anarchy "where the status quo" is to be protected. Comes off as owned bitches. The...

So are you the guy on the video? In the Pacific, getting off Anna?

31 tons? Does it have two lead keels?

What about going back the other way? Upwind or even close reaching?