[PCW] Beaching a Large Cat?

[Robert Deering]

I should confess John, that I've had a couple experiences with...unplanned
beachings.  One of the mixed blessings of a powercat is its shallow draft.
Let's one sneak into those wonderful, intimate, shallow little anchorages.
But with the tidal range (25 ft) that we can experience up here, a slight
miscalculation or drift around your anchor can leave you in an awkward
situation come morning.

Fortunately no damage to my boat, only my pride.  And that was healed with
the next incoming tide.  I quickly learned to always anchor with my
outboards raised.

Bob Deering
Juneau, Alaska