On the deck, Xiang Yang really had no way to install any protective measures other than high-pressure water guns and high-pressure water cannons.
But in the cabin, Xiang Yang felt that he could still use his brain.
In fact, some fishing boats have installed high-voltage wires as a protective measure in the cabin passages, but this method is not very reliable.
First of all, electricity needs a conductor to be conducted.
When pirates pass through the cabin passage, they only need to put a layer of isolation material in the passage to pass through safely.
Secondly, this kind of high-voltage electricity protection method can easily hurt one's own people.
When pirates attack a ship, the water on the deck can easily flow into the cabin. Even if the crew members hide in a corner of the cabin away from the passage, they are likely to be electrocuted.
After thinking about it carefully, Xiang Yang felt that his thoughts on this matter were limited after all, so it would be better to discuss it with Chen Qingsheng, Xu Fang and others.
So, after waiting for Xu Fang to return to Qinglongwan, Xiang Yang called Xu Fang and Chen Qingsheng over and held a small meeting.
"Prevent pirates? Captain, are you saying that we will encounter pirates when we go out to sea in the future?" Xu Fang was a little confused. He was in a good mood today because he had rested for a week and went home to spend some money.
As a result, as soon as they arrived at Qinglongwan, Xiang Yang talked to him about such a heavy topic.
Xiang Yang shook his head and explained, "That won't happen, but we will often go to the high seas for deep-sea fishing, even transoceanic fishing and global fishing, just in case."
Chen Qingsheng and Xu Fang both breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this.
"Captain, I think your worries are a little unnecessary. Pirates are indeed rampant in certain sea areas. But we are a fishing boat, not a merchant ship or a passenger ship. Pirates generally won't rob us," said Xu Fang.
Xiang Yang was surprised and asked, "Is there anything wrong with pirates robbing fishing boats?"
Chen Qingsheng shook his head and said, "That's not the case, but our fishing boat is full of seafood, and there is no cargo or money. Why would they rob us?"
Generally, pirate ships rarely rob fishing boats.
Since the pirates had no use for the catch, most of them only wanted cash or already-made goods.
"Although fishing boats are generally not robbed by pirate ships, it is still necessary to make some preparations," said Xiang Yang.
Chen Qingsheng and Xu Fang looked at each other.
Xu Fang said, "Captain, when pirates rob ships, they typically use ladders and hooks with ropes to grab the sailing ship and then climb onto the fishing boat. Therefore, we can use tangible obstacles to increase the height and difficulty to make it as difficult as possible for pirates who try to board the ship."
"I suggest installing anti-pirate spikes all around the ship, and then find a professional to determine which parts of our fishing boats are weak areas that are easy for pirates to enter, and install high-pressure water guns or high-pressure water cannons at those weak points." Chen Qingsheng said.
Xiang Yang nodded. This was similar to what the other expert suggested when Xiang Yang bought the lookout tower.
After the anti-pirate bayonet is installed and fixed in place, you should buy the most advanced high-pressure water cannon and high-pressure sprinkler, preferably the kind that can start supplying water and spraying water as long as the fire pump is turned on by remote control.
"Okay, let's arrange it this way. When I come back, I will purchase a batch of retractable anti-pirate spikes. After they are installed, we will conduct two survival drills." Xiang Yang said.
Chen Qingsheng said, "Captain, I don't think there's any need for anti-pirate spikes. Just put up a circle of barbed wire."
Xu Fang also nodded and said, "The cost of anti-pirate spikes is too high. The effect of using barbed wire is indeed not much worse, and barbed wire can also transmit a little electricity."
Xiang Yang smiled and said, "Anti-pirate spikes are still necessary. Sometimes, they can even scare pirates away directly. Barbed wire is still a little less useful. If pirates can't see your protective measures, they won't retreat."
In fact, under normal circumstances, pirates would not dare to mess with ocean-going fishing vessels like Xiang Yang.
An ocean-going fishing boat like Xiang Yang's even has a certain ice-breaking capability and can even break through ice. It can aim at a pirate ship and directly knock it into the sea.
Secondly, the reason why pirates prefer to rob transport ships rather than fishing boats is that for fishing boats and cargo ships of the same size, the number of crew members on fishing boats is generally far greater than the number of crew members on cargo ships.
Fishing boats require a large number of crew members to clean the catch on the deck on a daily basis, while cargo ships generally load and unload at the docks.
Sailors generally have a certain level of combat capability.
Take Chen Qingsheng for example. With his muscular body, he can fight two people at once on the street without any pressure at all.
Seeing that Xiang Yang had made the decision, Xu Fang and Chen Qingsheng also nodded.
"Captain, is there anything else? If not, let's go back to the ship first." Chen Qingsheng said.
Xiang Yang nodded, "Well, it's okay, you guys go and rest."
After saying that, Xiang Yang stood up and said, "I'll go to the boat and take a look too."
Chen Qingsheng and Xu Fang hurriedly followed.
The three of them walked all the way. Because it was still early today, Xiang Yang saw many fishermen along the way, some of whom were carrying diving equipment, dry food and water bottles.
When the villagers saw Xiang Yang, they immediately greeted him loudly one by one.
Xiang Yang also responded with a smile.
"Uncle Gangwu, I heard that you bought a big ship. Now the fourth largest ship in our Qinglongwan is yours." Xiang Yang smiled and shouted to a middle-aged man with dark skin, dry body, and who looked honest.
The dark man smiled embarrassedly and said, "I did buy a boat, but it's not a big boat, let alone the fourth largest boat. There are many yachts in the hotel that are bigger than my boat."
Gangwu is also an old fisherman in Qinglongwan and has been fishing all his life.
During this time, he made a lot of money from diving equipment.
Some time ago, the village bought large ships one after another, so Gang Wu gritted his teeth, took out 80,000 yuan, and bought a 13-meter-long third- or fourth-hand fishing boat with a cabin and a live water tank, and also recruited two crew members on the boat.
If such a large fishing boat was placed in the Qinglong Bay in the past, it would definitely be a behemoth.
But now, it seems a little bit underwhelming.
Not to mention the ocean-going fishing boat that Xiang Yang is currently driving, even the second-hand drift net fishing boat that Xiang Yang eliminated is much larger than Gang Wu's fishing boat.
"How is the harvest from fishing at sea now?" Xiang Yang didn't bother to ask whether Gang Wu's ship was a big ship or not, and asked directly about Gang Wu's catch.