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Scarlet Runner

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Created by scruzin Saturday, 14 Feb 2026
scruzin
SA, 559 posts
Saturday , 14 Feb 2026 8:59AM
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Runs aground and subsequently loses its keel while being towed by water police!

www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/adelaide-breakfast/yacht-recovery/106340220?utm_content=messenger&utm_medium=content_shared

JonE
VIC, 565 posts
Saturday , 14 Feb 2026 10:49AM
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Wouldn't happen to an Olin Stephens boat. Bloody long pointy keels. Shouldn't be allowed.

scruzin
SA, 559 posts
Saturday , 14 Feb 2026 3:08PM
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Scarlet Runner at the boat ramp. Looks very stern heavy.



garymalmgren
1361 posts
Saturday , 14 Feb 2026 5:27PM
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Did she miss the entrance?




Toph
WA, 1874 posts
Sunday , 15 Feb 2026 12:18AM
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Missed the entrance or miss took the entrance? Confirmation bias is something that has been mentioned here a few times.

My very own Marina (for the last 6 years) still
makes me think when entering it. The typical approach to a facing starboard marker isn't intuitive and that's with a marina I'm familiar with.

MorningBird
NSW, 2703 posts
Sunday , 15 Feb 2026 4:10PM
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Keel coming off when stuck on sand! There ain't much strength in it.



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