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Hi Anne:
When we are about to run over a net, about the only thing we can do is get
the engines into neutral. At least this way we do not hard wrap the net
line around the props. (We do not have spurs or cutters). We have never
fouled a net even though we occasionally, inadvertently cross over a
net-line. I have found bits of lighter net and polypropylene line wrapped
in the props on annual haul-out, so I guess we have clipped a few.
In-so-far as spotting these things and the buoy (usually a small red float)
at the end of the net, it's a problem all right. Sometimes they are very
clearly marked with a nice bright red float in an obvious line from the
fishing boat. But sometimes they are not marked at all and sometimes the
line of the net is not obvious as it leads from the fishing boat. About all
we do is slow way down and try to get a visual picture through the
binoculars as to what float hooks to what boat.
Our experience with the fishermen has been "mixed". They often do not
answer radio hails and they don't seem to very appreciative of any attempts
to accommodate their net lines. I have been in situations where there were
so many and it was so confused that I though they would like to lead me
through so as to avoid damage to their nets.. But apparently that's not
their point of view.
Joe Engel
-----Original Message-----
From: Anne Reeves [mailto:; Phil Keys
Subject: TWL: Re: Soot! - how can I clean it off?
<SNIP>
On another note, for your list:
1. What do you do when you discover you are ABOUT TO run over a fish net?
2. How do you decide which ball marking the end of the net belongs to which
boat when you come across a pack of gilnetters. Ditto for the seiners.
Anne
Seabird
45' CHB pilothouse
Port Townsend, WA
