Ramsey Lifeboat aids stricken vessel in Bay

Sat, 09 Jul 2022

Ramsey RNLI were called out to the aid of a broken down vessel on Friday evening.

The 18ft "Boston Whaler" had one person on board when it broke down half mile out in Ramsey Bay.

The vessel was towed back in to Ramsey by the lifeboat.

Coxswain Mark Kenyon said: ‘despite the engine having been fully serviced it appears that the problem was fuel related. It may seem wasteful to discard the previous seasons fuel but anyone intending to go to sea after a vessel has been unused for a long period should always ensure that fresh fuel is used. Modern Petrol does not store well in cans and quickly deteriorates if conditions are not ideal. Condensation in part filled tanks can also cause engine problems should water be drawn into the fuel lines.’

This was the second service call for the RNLI Lifeboat 'Ann and James Ritchie 2' and the first service launch for the vessel following her naming ceremony on 2nd July 2022.

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