Salty Dog Convention Photos (Pic Heavy)

Boats · 02-17-2008, 07:39 PM

USCG Jayhawk hovers before a 47's Motor Life Boat (Astoria, Oregon)

Rescue swimmer visible through the mist of rotor wash awaiting pickup.

USCG Pilot LTJG Davenport holds steady as rescue swimmer is lowered to the pier.

"What did you say?" "Come a little closer."

Dang... Could've swore I heard someone say there was free food down there.

"Boats" explains the process of converting a 47' Motor Life Boat into a Salty Dog Tuna Killer.

The tables turned... Public "boards" the 47' USCG Motor Life Boat for inspection.

ron m · 02-19-2008, 08:31 PM

Nice, Thanks.

Reel Obsession · 02-19-2008, 10:49 PM

Man I wish I had stayed for the second day!

Big Billy · 02-20-2008, 07:30 AM

Nice pictures thank you!

blubeast · 02-20-2008, 11:26 AM

More pics are located at: http://www.oceaned.org/2008_photos.htm

EDSR had his posted on OCEANED site.

Reel Obsession · 02-21-2008, 06:54 AM

Great photos, thanks blubeast, now I really wish I had stayed for the second day. BTW, thanks again for digging up a couple dinner tickets for Al and Erin, they enjoyed the convention.

Trask3 · 02-21-2008, 12:16 PM

Very nice! Thanks for the pics!