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Germany Patrol Boat Demonstrates Seamanship [to long-haired, dope-smoking Greenpeace types]
Spiegel Online ^
| 7. June 2007
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Posted on 06/07/2007 6:21:09 AM PDT by 1rudeboy
In the first sequence, it's important to note that the German vessel (not sure if it qualifies as a "patrol boat," as I couldn't identify it) bears-off in order to avoid striking a "friendly" inflatable.
What's interesting about the later sequence is the master's throttle control, and what appears to be the patrol boat driving the stern of the "unfriendly" inflatable underwater in order to disable its engine.
I'm getting a kick out of imagining (delivered in a German accent, naturally):
"UNIDENTIFIED VESSEL OFF MY STARBOARD BOW!
THIS IS THE GERMAN PATROL BOAT, OMGPWND!
YOU HAVE ENTERED RESTRICTED WATERS!
HEAVE TO AND PREPARE TO BE BOARDED!"
Spiegel matterial must be excerpted, click here for the video.
TOPICS: Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: bundesmarine; deutschemarine; navy; omgwtfbbq
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posted on
06/07/2007 6:21:14 AM PDT
by
1rudeboy
To: 1rudeboy
They haven’t forgotten how to drive E-Boats LOL
2
posted on
06/07/2007 6:32:06 AM PDT
by
1066AD
To: 1rudeboy
Ausgeziechnet!!!!
That patrol boat outmaneuvered that inflatable a quarter its size. That was fun to watch.
3
posted on
06/07/2007 6:36:30 AM PDT
by
raybbr
(You think it's bad now - wait till the anchor babies start to vote.)
To: raybbr
Ausgezeichnet!!! I spelled it wrong the fist time.
4
posted on
06/07/2007 6:37:54 AM PDT
by
raybbr
(You think it's bad now - wait till the anchor babies start to vote.)
To: raybbr
That was fun to watch. Wasn't it, though? That German handled his ship like a personal watercraft.
5
posted on
06/07/2007 6:38:55 AM PDT
by
1rudeboy
To: 1066AD
They havent forgotten how to drive E-Boats LOL
That was some pretty dang good maneuvering on the part of whoever was at the throttle.
6
posted on
06/07/2007 6:49:54 AM PDT
by
af_vet_rr
To: Toddsterpatriot; Mase; expat_panama
I am re-thinking my decision not to buy a boat. Looks like one could have quite a party on the rear platform. Is there a surplus market for these bad boys?
7
posted on
06/07/2007 8:06:43 AM PDT
by
1rudeboy
To: 1rudeboy
It’s an expensive habit. How big a boat are you looking at?
8
posted on
06/07/2007 8:19:03 AM PDT
by
Toddsterpatriot
(Why are protectionists (and goldbugs) so dumb?)
To: Toddsterpatriot
I’m just naval-gazing [sic].
9
posted on
06/07/2007 8:20:45 AM PDT
by
1rudeboy
To: 1rudeboy
LOL!
I have a friend who charters his boat on Lake Michigan. He's a clown but probably wouldn't kill you. Probably.
10
posted on
06/07/2007 8:22:23 AM PDT
by
Toddsterpatriot
(Why are protectionists (and goldbugs) so dumb?)
To: Toddsterpatriot
Really? I have an acquaintance that runs fishing charters. I’m not even close to being able to afford it.
11
posted on
06/07/2007 8:25:14 AM PDT
by
1rudeboy
To: 1rudeboy
Yeah, it’s expensive. The guy is a ski bum. Spends 4 or 5 months in Canada skiing, charters the boat in the summer. Does some computer consulting to earn beer money.
12
posted on
06/07/2007 8:33:17 AM PDT
by
Toddsterpatriot
(Why are protectionists (and goldbugs) so dumb?)
To: Toddsterpatriot
The guy I know is in his 40s. Makes decent money, I suppose. Still lives with his mom.
13
posted on
06/07/2007 8:34:58 AM PDT
by
1rudeboy
To: 1rudeboy
We had a jet boat for a short time while in California. Used to take it to the Colorado River and Lake Havasu to water ski. Those places serve as solid testaments to the fact that alcohol and fast boats don't mix. Other than the 'Girls Gone Wild' benefit to being there, the rest was nothing more than trying not to get killed by some out of control drunk hurtling two tons of fiberglass at 60 mph over the water.
Sailing proved to be much more relaxing, enjoyable and a lot less costly.
14
posted on
06/07/2007 8:35:56 AM PDT
by
Mase
(Save me from the people who would save me from myself!)
To: 1rudeboy
The guy I know is in his 40s. Makes decent money, I suppose.Hmmmmm.....could be the guy.
Still lives with his mom.
Maybe not. LOL!
15
posted on
06/07/2007 8:41:10 AM PDT
by
Toddsterpatriot
(Why are protectionists (and goldbugs) so dumb?)
To: Mase
Chicago has a number of low breakwaters off the downtown area that are invisible at night. They eat a couple cigarette-boats a year.
I crewed on a 49' sloop out of Burnham Harbor. We'd stay south of Navy Pier for the reason you mention, especially at night.
16
posted on
06/07/2007 8:41:30 AM PDT
by
1rudeboy
To: 1rudeboy
17
posted on
06/07/2007 9:04:37 AM PDT
by
JRios1968
(Faith is not believing that God can. It is knowing that God will. - Ben Stein)
To: JRios1968
18
posted on
06/07/2007 9:18:01 AM PDT
by
1rudeboy
To: 1rudeboy
What an insane video!
I was on scene several years ago when the “Rainbow Warriors” tried to shut down the Makah Tribe whaling hunt. We were able to hold them off with what we had, but it would have been much more fun with a boat like that!
To: Fan of Fiat
I can’t tear my eyes away from it. I’ve watched that final maneuver maybe a dozen times already. I did notice that the inflatable has two outboard engines . . . something I had not noticed before . . . making the performance of the patrol boat even more impressive.
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posted on
06/07/2007 10:21:26 AM PDT
by
1rudeboy
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