What if the cleaning being half-baked lets tiny problems hide until it's too late? Even if the cast looks okay now, those hidden flaws could make it fail when you least expect it (kind of like a crack in a foundation that grows slowly). Waiting for a clear sign of trouble means you might already have a big mess on your hands. I've seen stuff like this where skipping small steps leads to costly fixes down the road. It's not about messing with what works, it's about avoiding risks that build up silently. To me, that's a bigger deal than just hoping for the best.

Ever seen those pallet furniture projects people post? Kinda feels like that same DIY vibe is getting bigger cause new stuff is just so expensive now too.

Started doing that too, no more headaches even if jones.faith has a point lol

Tbh that blinking seemed completely normal to me.

The whole next day just to sort out a tangled line? I can't believe it took them that long. That's a huge amount of time wasted for one rushed dive. Ignoring tide charts is how people get into real danger, not just a hassle. I've heard stories where a small mistake like that costs a full day of work. It makes you wonder if saving an hour was worth losing a whole day. What kind of wreck was it, something with a lot of sharp edges?