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disabled 100 footer off Miami Gov Cut yesterday

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Pascal, Apr 20, 2011.

  1. Pascal, Apr 20, 2011
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    anyone heard what happened there?

    coming back from the Bahamas yesterday afternoon, i heard the USCG broadcasting securités about a 100' MY disabled off Gov Cut. It was towed in later on.

    kinda rare for a 100 footer to run out of fuel...
  2. dennismc, Apr 20, 2011
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    Probably a new charter boat..".El Cheapo Charters" saves money on fuel....
  3. SHAZAM, Apr 20, 2011
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    I'd love to know what the salvage bill is going to be on this one.
  4. Capt Bill11, Apr 21, 2011
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    Did you catch the name? It wasn't "Golden Touch" by chance?
  5. SHAZAM, Apr 21, 2011
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    Knowing the boat and the owner, I wouldn't be surprised if it was.
  6. Capt Bill11, Apr 21, 2011
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    Knowing the same it was the first one that came to mind. :)
  7. C4ENG, Apr 21, 2011
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    It could be just one valve out of place and they can run out of fuel with plenty fuel still on board. I had seen that more than once.
  8. Capt J, Apr 21, 2011
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    I don't see how it would be a salvage job if it simply ran out of fuel and they anchored and waited for a tow boat (or two). Heck, they could've anchored and dropped the tender in and made a bunch of trips with diesel cans. hehehe
  9. NYCAP123, Apr 21, 2011
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    Before we go too far saying an owner didn't carry adequate fuel, do we in fact know that was the cause of the disabling as opposed to clogged filters or a mechanical breakdown?
  10. Capt Bill11, Apr 21, 2011
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    No. So far it seems no one knows anything. Or at least if they do they are not posting it.
  11. dennismc, Apr 21, 2011
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    The crew probably been told to shut up under threat of keel hauling !!!
  12. NYCAP123, Apr 21, 2011
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    Or it was just another day and another breakdown. Normal boating.
  13. K1W1, Apr 22, 2011
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    Hi,

    Very well put Ed.