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50 foot boat explode in Fort Lauderdale killing 1

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Norseman, Oct 26, 2024.

  1. Norseman, Oct 26, 2024
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  2. BRyachts, Oct 26, 2024
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    Won't let me read story without paying a subscription.
  3. Norseman, Oct 26, 2024
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    Here you go.

  4. classic, Oct 26, 2024
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    Someone left the battery's connected still trying to figure why would you fill a boat up that's on a transport trailer.
    Rip for the worker
  5. Pascal, Oct 26, 2024
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    Leaving the batteries connected is ok…on a new boat there should not be any non ignition protected items and I sure hope these new boats come with gas vapor detectors in the bilge.
  6. Capt Ralph, Oct 26, 2024
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    Looked like a multi, super out-board, powered boat,,, probably taking on gas for the show and demo rides.
    Fuel truck rite behind the rig that poofed.
  7. Capt Ralph, Oct 26, 2024
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    Somebody has to go to prison,, Ben..
  8. MBY, Oct 26, 2024
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    Flagship Axopar that was supposed to move into the show on Friday. They were fueling with the shrink wrap still on the boat.
  9. Capt Ralph, Oct 26, 2024
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    Well something stupid happened that took a life.
    Static strap missing?
  10. Norseman, Oct 26, 2024
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    Wow…
    Axopar is pushing 50’ now?
    Almost bough their flagship 28’ back in 2016, designed in Finland, manufactured in Poland.
    R.I.P. Fueling crew, wow..:(
  11. RER, Oct 26, 2024
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    Unbelievable. I mean, I believe you, but really that's just unbelievable. Wow.
  12. classic, Oct 27, 2024
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    Wow the shrink wrap was on the boat while taking on the fuel.

    some real smart cookies :(

    Yard staff and fuel company staff needs some OSHA training! it doesn't take much to have a blow up with the air -static