Random Shots. 8/1/2010

A few scenes I grabbed over the last few weeks down at the waterfront-

M/V Copasetic

The five-story motor vessel Copasetic was in port last week for a short stay. I have never seen her here before. She is an impressive vessel. I went down to the waterfront one evening while she was here and was able to grab a few shots although the lighting was not optimal for picture taking. I went down the next day to get better shots but she was long gone. Next time.


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Coatue Cactus

I am willing to bet that folks reading this blog do not know that Nantucket has cactus growing on it.
I discovered cactus growing on Coatue about 35 years ago. I often go over to Coatue in my boat and find the cactus. It is rather difficult to locate. This summer, I was able to see the cactus as it was blooming-

Wreck Towed Off Beach

The wreck which was littering the shore at Monomoy for the past nine months was finally towed off the beach last week. A salvage crew turned the wreck around on the beach and waited for high tide to tow it into deep water. I was hoping that the boat would be cut up where it lay on the beach and then brought to the dump. Instead, she was towed and put back on a mooring in the harbor. I am not sure if the taxpayers of Nantucket paid for all of this. Hopefully not and the owner of the wreck paid for the salvage operation himself. Here are a few pictures of the salvage operation in progress-

Early Morning Down At The Waterfront

We've had several spectacular sunrises as of late. I always try to be down at the waterfront to catch them. Here are a few of the sunrises I had the pleasure of viewing lately-

Reflections

It's been a beautiful summer so far. The best time to visit the waterfront is between 4 and 5 in the morning. Nobody is there and the water is very still and calm. A perfect time to grab some shots. Here are a few reflections I took over the past few weeks-

Boat For Sale (Robin B)

EDIT: THE ROBIN B HAS BEEN SOLD

The 25' General Marine boat, Robin B is for sale. Here are her specs and a few pictures of her:

"Robin B" 25' General Marine
Robin B is the best all around 25 footer on island.

Hull built 1988, Launched 1991.
Yanmar 300 (2001) Cruise @24; tops out @ 29.
Garmin GPS (color charts)
Furuno radar
Fishfinder.
Raymarine auto pilot.
Stereo.
Six man life raft.
EPIRB
Outriggers.
Evolution Shaft.
Sound-down insulation.
Head.
Heat.

$35,000. Call Scott. 508 228-5019
bowmanack@yahoo.com


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