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MOTOR/VESSEL MANANA ...actually we are retired now but as a humanitarian we will do just about anything interesting or exciting that won't get us arrested! The Coast Guard provides us with a great deal of excitement and sense of worth. One of our favorite tasks is marine / underwater archeology sites. We also have had a lot of fun on remote shoreline and island documentaries but in the past we have performed routine towing, salvage, and have conducted normal marine operations. Captmike is now retired but is still interested in interesting activities that might enhance knowledge or help someone. We are no longer in business but we work extensively for the Coast Guard when we can help. These shipyard pictures will let you see how well Manana is built. The hull and frames are 3/8 steel which is nicely overbuilt. This vessel has an extremely high utility value for its' size.
...Manana is an extremely strong, seaworthy vessel... ...View my little ship... 5 double beds, 2 heads, all electric galley, 41 KW primary generator, 35 KW secondary generator, 2 ton crane, Furuno 24 mile radar, 3604 - 36 mile Raytheon radar, Robinson autopilot, 2 Motorola-VHF-FM radios, Garmin 100 GPS and Garmin 120 GPS with GBR 21 differential, All frequency SEA-225 SSB radio, 3 computers loaded with Captain navigation, captains log, weather fax, office, fax, WIN98 and XP pro.
...Captmike and his Manana... ...Towing a 440 ton houseboat at 5.6 knots…
...captmike... USCG masters license US Army (Retired) US Coast Guard Auxiliary General Amateur (HAM) License Please double click on any of the following four internal links about my past and present that are interesting to you. Links captmike proudly wears the uniform of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. See what we do!
...A very seaworthy little ship... ...Manana towing a disabled (by engine room fire) 53 foot sport-fisherman from its' dock in Venice Louisiana to the shipyard for the insurance company.
...Manana standing by to tow a vessel that was floated off of sheetpile by airbags. This boat hit the sheetpile and caused a 4 foot hole in the bow below the waterline. It did not take on any water because it was hung up on top of the obstruction. We gave support to the salver and towed it to the shipyard air bags and all. ...remember we are retired and only work for the Coast Guard now.
...Manana is ready to help the public via the Coast Guard… Manana is a very seaworthy 55 foot, 53 ton heavy steel trawler shaped hull. We have been all over the Gulf of Mexico, East coast of the United States and most of the Caribbean (Cuba, the Yucatan, Belize, the Keys, Bahamas, etc.) a lot of it towing something larger than us. Our favorite thing in life was underwater archeological expeditions. We can remain on scene for quite a few days / weeks depending on power requirements. If you are interested in the Coast Guard Auxiliary, which is a civilian volunteer organization click here: Captain Mike Howell
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