MILLION DOLLAR NIGHTMARE AS 92FT VIKING ENDS UP ON THE BEACH ! | Boats vs Haulover Inlet

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  • MILLION DOLLAR NIGHTMARE AS 92FT VIKING ENDS UP ON THE BEACH ! | Boats vs Haulover Inlet
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Komentáře • 219

  • @tomtemaffian
    @tomtemaffian Před 6 měsíci +35

    Hope the owner gives the divers a real bonus, thats some dedicated workers right there.

    • @DuckiestBoat959
      @DuckiestBoat959 Před 6 měsíci +1

      WavyBoats uploaded this footage a few days prior. Their video claims that the boat was under tow for delivery to a new owner. If thats true then that owner isn't paying anyone but their lawyer unless somebody foots the bill for everything and reimburses the owner for time lost. If it was being towed by an outside contractor then prepare for Viking to do everything in their power to pass off the bill to them.

    • @ajtoofer
      @ajtoofer Před 6 měsíci +1

      you pay for end results, not attempts, with poor equipment

    • @jasonlacroix6083
      @jasonlacroix6083 Před 6 měsíci

      Give the diver a gift certificate for swim lessons.

    • @verucasalt2391
      @verucasalt2391 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@jasonlacroix6083Why would you say that? He’s obviously an accomplished diver, doesn’t need swimming lessons.

    • @CDsurfer
      @CDsurfer Před 6 měsíci

      tell us how many times your mom dropped you on your head without telling us lol@@jasonlacroix6083

  • @tomdrummy4984
    @tomdrummy4984 Před 6 měsíci +18

    Been boating over 40 years and always had a spare anchor aboard other than the one on windlass 👀.
    You always need a plan B on a boat

  • @homedad3324
    @homedad3324 Před 6 měsíci +31

    That first image looks like a modern day 3-hour tour.

  • @pjford1118
    @pjford1118 Před 6 měsíci +25

    As a former commercial diver who also did salvage, we would have pulled from the rear. Early on you could see the aft was afloat. Its easier to "wiggle" the floating end to help work the grounded end out.

    • @step4560
      @step4560 Před 6 měsíci +4

      Trying to pull the front off seems just stupid - but hey, as a salvage company anything you can do to increase revenue might be a win. I don't buy the pulling from the stern makes it worse... I call BS...

    • @Doug_E_Dee
      @Doug_E_Dee Před 6 měsíci +6

      Totally agree. No way you're going to spin that bow around. A steady pull on the stern and she'd move a little with every wave.

    • @xisotopex
      @xisotopex Před 6 měsíci +1

      yeah I understand pulling from the bow, but in this case, its a pivot, on almost dry sand, of 180 degrees... pulling from the stern would have at least floated the boat enough to get a line on her bow and then complete the rest of the operation towing her from the bow....

    • @iwishiknew10
      @iwishiknew10 Před 6 měsíci

      that was my thought, pull strait back from the rear, but then have a line tide to the bow of the boat to help turn around into the waves once she started floating.

  • @toomanyhobbies2011
    @toomanyhobbies2011 Před 6 měsíci +12

    Viking's comments: "the boaters were completely incompetent".

    • @jnick6
      @jnick6 Před 4 měsíci

      yet they sold them the boat on the tune of 15 million. very ethical of them...

  • @heuhen
    @heuhen Před 6 měsíci +17

    here in Norway use from 2 to 4 different fuel lines and filter, on our boats (depending on purpose of the boat). The reason with multiple fuel line and filter, is that we can switch from a bad fuel line and filter, to an fresh one, while the engine is running. This can either solve a problem or buy us time, to clean the previous fuel line or get the boat in a better position, before investigating the issue

    • @rockets4kids
      @rockets4kids Před 6 měsíci

      The question is whether the operators of this boat knew how to operate them correctly to deal with a bad fuel situation.

    • @heuhen
      @heuhen Před 6 měsíci

      @@rockets4kidsany operators of a boat, have responsibility to learn their boat.And when you are over a certain size, like this boat, you need to have license to operate a boat of that size, and then there is a license for operators, operating a boat with passengers, where you need to have a least 1 machinist that knows the boat engine powerplant.

  • @ashleighelizabeth5916
    @ashleighelizabeth5916 Před 6 měsíci +22

    Fuel interruption = the fuel filters got clogged by sediment stirred up by the rough weather and either they didn't have spare filters on hand or couldn't get them installed. Either answer means they weren't properly prepared to go offshore. Multimillion dollar boat beached because of the lack of the 7 Ps.

    • @dewdewism
      @dewdewism Před 6 měsíci

      Fuel sabotage is what I thought. Or bad fuel.

    • @rockets4kids
      @rockets4kids Před 6 měsíci

      In warmer climates it is extremely common for microbes to grow in diesel fuel causing severe contamination.

    • @birdmannichols939
      @birdmannichols939 Před 6 měsíci

      @@rockets4kidsuse of diesel fuel additives as well as gas ones can both prevent and combat that growth

    • @rockets4kids
      @rockets4kids Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@birdmannichols939 The problem is that far too often fuel is contaminated when purchased, and far too often people don't use additives. The real problem comes when these people also don't know how to use the fuel system on their boat. I suspect several of these conditions were at play here.

    • @birdmannichols939
      @birdmannichols939 Před 6 měsíci

      @@rockets4kids Agreed. It's absolutely irresponsible to own such an expensive craft and not desire to learn the basic functions of the fuel and cooling systems. As well as how to operate said vessel in catastrophic situations. Regardless if it's the owner or someone they're paying to operate it.

  • @tonychavez2083
    @tonychavez2083 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Good stuff for a Wednesday thanks BG.

  • @Wes32168
    @Wes32168 Před 6 měsíci

    Nice breakdown, thanks!

  • @erichammond9308
    @erichammond9308 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Did something similar (swimming a line out) to a grounded trawler in 12 foot seas back in 1987, but we were more concerned with getting the crew off safely. A seagoing tug and derrick got her off a few days later.

  • @DocPhil1956
    @DocPhil1956 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Looks like the 1 st episode of Gilligan’s Island

  • @mikecamalier2653
    @mikecamalier2653 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video

  • @GloryDaze73
    @GloryDaze73 Před 3 měsíci

    Can't believe the dedication of the divers. Incredibly difficult swimming with ropes and waves😮😮

  • @UQRXD
    @UQRXD Před 6 měsíci +2

    What a circus from start to finish. Former USCG.

  • @Gstar5150
    @Gstar5150 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I couldnt imagine having that happen in the middle of a storm, the Ocean is truly terrifying.

  • @mkp3824
    @mkp3824 Před 6 měsíci +2

    This has been there for a few weeks. This is probably the one that's been making the rounds at the boat shows. That wouldn't hurt that boat at all. They're built like a tank. There's a video out there somewhere of a Hatteras 53 sport fish that got caught in port during a hurricane. It went through a bunch of 12" pilings and was slamming against a sea wall for days in high waves. Didn't even lose any windows. Just kept slamming against the wall.

  • @ronbrock6153
    @ronbrock6153 Před 6 měsíci +11

    I do not understand why they did not use a jet ski to run the line up to the beached craft. That poor bastard swam his ass off.

    • @pelewaieveisreal6449
      @pelewaieveisreal6449 Před 6 měsíci

      Can you run one of those in breaks waves?

    • @ronbrock6153
      @ronbrock6153 Před 6 měsíci

      @@pelewaieveisreal6449 Yes, keep in mind they are used as rescue craft during surfing events.

  • @hugobloemers4425
    @hugobloemers4425 Před 6 měsíci +7

    Though it was not mentioned, I guess the boats lost today :)

  • @Poordirtfarmer
    @Poordirtfarmer Před 6 měsíci

    O no 😮😮😮

  • @dfharris03
    @dfharris03 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I think it's safe to say this is not covered under the TowUS Gold Plan!

  • @richardstever3242
    @richardstever3242 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Wealth is no substitute for intelligence.

  • @TheVonMatrices
    @TheVonMatrices Před 6 měsíci +9

    3:09 "Divers having to do all this without a lifejacket or any sort of protective gear"
    Doesn't the lifejacket kinda make the "diving" part impossible?

    • @AbNomal621
      @AbNomal621 Před 6 měsíci

      Actually, there are jackets the diver can wear that inflate either from blowing them up, or pulling a toggle connected to CO2

  • @549BR
    @549BR Před 6 měsíci +2

    Tow Boat needs to get a heavy pull line for a boat of that weight.

  • @mikeneumann4660
    @mikeneumann4660 Před 6 měsíci +1

    JetSki comes to mind

  • @randywl8925
    @randywl8925 Před 6 měsíci

    'tow boats" 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
    Maybe rubber rafts. 😁

  • @SeanHenderson
    @SeanHenderson Před 6 měsíci +2

    🎵a three hour tour ... a three hour tour ... 🎵

  • @cartwright420able
    @cartwright420able Před 6 měsíci +2

    It's Florida. Happens every day.

  • @gonnn777F
    @gonnn777F Před 4 měsíci

    I´ve been in the same situation 9 times, rowing and towing, trying my best, with ropes and cords, from the bow to the tow, thank you all very much!

  • @williambarry8015
    @williambarry8015 Před 6 měsíci

    That diver is a freakin pro.

  • @TheJustina102085
    @TheJustina102085 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Well I’ll never know what it’s like to have a million dollar problem… haha that said, I’ve worked with Towboat US and SeaTow a lot over the years, but I’ve never seen sucker that big beached before.. damn she’s a beauty though

  • @denislaouenan5553
    @denislaouenan5553 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I wonder if their windlass has a manual release so can be used to anchor without electrical power. it's rough but she should have hold anchor, even if just to slow down the drift towards the beach giving time for tug to get there in time before running ashore.

  • @Gubastek
    @Gubastek Před 6 měsíci +1

    "Recoverable Hull Design" - by random guy in comment section, 12/3/2023.
    During new construction large, long pockets are built into the hull. These cavities house large inflatable rubber tubes, similar to ship launching airbags. During distress these airbags can be activated manually or automatically, and inflated with chemical activation, similar to automotive airbags. The hull ends up sitting on airbags while the vessel is beached, preventing damage and assisting in recovery. In a critical event such as large hull breach or capsizing, the airbags would prevent sinking, lessening the chance of complete loss of property. The components for such system already exist, and extremely high initial price of these vessels would absorb any manufacturing costs.

  • @peterbaugh51
    @peterbaugh51 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Dumb mistake. Relying on tech to run a boat. QUESTION, why were there not spare anchors and line onboard, especially during a maiden type voyage???? I ALWAYS have more than one anchor and line. Three sets for offshore trips. No excuse for this beaching. Also should have had a hand held marine radio. I do. Always carry one for backup. They should have thrown over the spare anchors immediately, from the bow, tie at the bow, allow GREATER THAN 7 to 1 ratio line to depth, and called for help. Simple. If you are a Captain that is. We even made sure to have one or two mud anchors, and two claw anchors. If you are not qualified, or just stupid, never take any vessle into any bay or ocean. Or river... Just stay on land... Still hard to believe this crew was so ill prepared. I wonder about the owner...

  • @stanmann356
    @stanmann356 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I would think these guys would have a jet ski in their arsenal for running the rope to shore.

  • @rski1036
    @rski1036 Před 6 měsíci +2

    What caused the lack of fuel??? Day tank ran dry and the auto transfer failed or the Captain was not familiar with the system override, OR failure of the auto shut down fire system that cut off the fuel salmonids? Why won't Viking say????? Probably wind up in court and then we'll find out.

    • @pelewaieveisreal6449
      @pelewaieveisreal6449 Před 6 měsíci

      My money's on fuel filters.

    • @xisotopex
      @xisotopex Před 6 měsíci

      this is a Viking company boat, not a private owner. dont think the company would take itself to court... she had been making the rounds at some boat shows prior to this, and if its true she sustained no real damage, thats a pretty solid assessment for the Viking build quality.....

  • @melaniecarroll2538
    @melaniecarroll2538 Před 6 měsíci

    Seems like a jet ski would have beneficial in getting the lines to the boat.

  • @boatlover2296
    @boatlover2296 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I wonder if the captain still has a job😂

    • @michaelmaas5544
      @michaelmaas5544 Před 6 měsíci

      What could he have done about a mechanical failure?

  • @TheMrMused
    @TheMrMused Před 6 měsíci +4

    Makes me want to rush right out and lease a Viking. Fuel cut to generator? Ok, can work around that for a little while. Fuel cut to engine? Wait .. what?! Anchor stored in a f**ked state? Hard pass.
    Now we get a new question if we charter for Marlin .. "So, what make boat are we going out in? Viking you say? Mkay, you can free our spot up, we're going to pass."

    • @YTPartyTonight
      @YTPartyTonight Před 6 měsíci +2

      The make of the boat isn't relevant. If the owner or operator isn't on top of essential maintenance it doesn't matter whether it's a Viking, Silverton, or a Hatteras.

  • @lorenwilson8128
    @lorenwilson8128 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Bring in a light line, then pull in the heavy line using the light line. Wait until the next high tide (hopefully it will be as high as the one when they beached) while fixing the fuel issue.

    • @lorenwilson8128
      @lorenwilson8128 Před 6 měsíci

      Then dump the water to lighten the ship.

    • @jb243wp
      @jb243wp Před 6 měsíci

      A smart coordinator would have used an ultra light whip line to be exported to the Viking with a drone, then the heavier tow line attached and pulled to link the tow vessel/s and the Viking
      This would eliminate putting persons hazardous conditions in the surf..
      Losing the life of one of those people in the surf could happen so easily..
      It's all about risk assessment management and control measures..
      I'm sure if a drone can deliver a pizza it can definitely deliver a light whip line..
      The coordinator/s need to have a hard look at themselves and their risk control procedure.. ( if they have one)

  • @maestrovso
    @maestrovso Před 6 měsíci

    Good that they beach it at high tide. Being a convertible, they just need to wait for the low tide and deploy the rubber tracks and drive right off the beach onto the beautiful roads and be home in no time.

  • @tshelley4232
    @tshelley4232 Před 6 měsíci +2

    The best part is when the dude shut up. But of course he thinks he has to needlessly comment. Hint: mute or turn the volume all the way down.

  • @stinker43
    @stinker43 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I pay for Gold Towboat US protection. Assuming the owner of the victim boat paid for that, he really got his money's worth.

  • @Ytsucs
    @Ytsucs Před 6 měsíci +1

    I can only imagine what that tow bill must have been

  • @Poordirtfarmer
    @Poordirtfarmer Před 6 měsíci

    3 strikes wow bad day on the water is better than a good day at work .... well maybe not 😮😮😮😂😂

    • @steve8421
      @steve8421 Před 6 měsíci

      Bet you can say "big bucks $$,$$$ for the rescue tow and repairs.

  • @Stan_in_Shelton_WA
    @Stan_in_Shelton_WA Před 6 měsíci

    "most these tow guys are PROBABLY more prepared for these conditions than most boaters in general" seriously? probably?

  • @redwine65
    @redwine65 Před 6 měsíci

    seems like they should have 3 solid connection points on a boat..2 on the back and one on the front..then just hook all 3, pull on the 2 in the back, slack on the one in front, till off shore, then drop the 2 back lines and pull on the front..and if you hooked all them tow boats together you would have plenty pull power..

  • @someonethatwatchesyoutube2953

    Maybe bring a jet ski to run the lines in/out?

  • @stinker43
    @stinker43 Před 6 měsíci +1

    They need 97ft or bigger USCG vessel to pull this off.

  • @patricesiani9947
    @patricesiani9947 Před 6 měsíci +1

    A tow company without a proper tow line 😂. I don't know

  • @randywl8925
    @randywl8925 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Good thing the boat didn't run a ground in downtown Chicago. A couple days later nobody would be able to find it.

  • @johnny2100
    @johnny2100 Před 6 měsíci +4

    How much do y’all think this toll bill was?

    • @peterbaugh51
      @peterbaugh51 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Way more than the cost of a spare anchor... Or three...

    • @maddierosemusic
      @maddierosemusic Před 6 měsíci

      Good question. How much will be covered by their insurance from TowBoat US and how much will be additional. $25k is probably low, certainly if they call it a salvage.

    • @jimrockford4309
      @jimrockford4309 Před 6 měsíci

      This was no easy tow and the owner had money so I would guess somewhere in the neighborhood of $250K. Maybe more since Towboat held all the cards.

    • @billhenderson4135
      @billhenderson4135 Před 6 měsíci

      Never take a boat out without seatow or boatus insurance. Small boats (20-22 feet) can incurred thousands in towing fees. I'm sure this operation cost a boatload of cash, pun intended.

  • @andyrbush
    @andyrbush Před 6 měsíci +1

    Past Time ironic name

  • @inkydoug
    @inkydoug Před 6 měsíci

    Those tow boat companies should have contacts with construction and excavating companies so they can get a dozer on site to push those grounded boats off.

  • @RichardBaran
    @RichardBaran Před 6 měsíci

    Hahahah!

  • @GypsyTinker2012
    @GypsyTinker2012 Před 6 měsíci

    You won't see SeaTow out in those conditions!

  • @fookutube501
    @fookutube501 Před 6 měsíci

    Anyone know how it cost to try pull it out

  • @dustup2249
    @dustup2249 Před 6 měsíci

    "and the amount of fuel..."
    Good joke by the narrator. They couldn't "solve" the fuel interruption problem because a breakdown in communications between the ferry crew and the owner about the fuel state.

  • @recentlyretired
    @recentlyretired Před 6 měsíci

    We need a bigger tow boat

  • @signoresantinoburnett1169
    @signoresantinoburnett1169 Před 6 měsíci

    That's $10 million beached right there.

  • @user-iu7cf4ip9q
    @user-iu7cf4ip9q Před 6 měsíci

    All they needed to do was setup a high volume water pump and feed it into the sand under the boat.

  • @anonymousmc7727
    @anonymousmc7727 Před 6 měsíci

    Do some people call it beach del ray?

  • @TheGryxter
    @TheGryxter Před 5 měsíci

    Next time maybe hire a real TUGBOAT. Kite string to pull a multi-ton boat off the beach just doesn't cut it.

  • @richardwallinger1683
    @richardwallinger1683 Před 6 měsíci

    trying to turn the boat sideways on to the waves is counter productive . the sea / waves are lifting the rear stern so why not pull it out backwards / stern first .

  • @jeffgibbons272
    @jeffgibbons272 Před 6 měsíci

    Why are they pulling from the bow?

  • @scootermagee6680
    @scootermagee6680 Před 6 měsíci

    Anyone gotta estimate on how much it cost to get this boat unstuck?

  • @pynetripp9323
    @pynetripp9323 Před 6 měsíci

    they don't want to miss the "salvage" money.

  • @joeianniello
    @joeianniello Před 6 měsíci

    At approximately 1:17, I'm unable to understand what you said went wrong with deploying the anchor. Are you saying "Devil Blow"? Help needed in this statement.

    • @aaronnoyb
      @aaronnoyb Před 6 měsíci +2

      The "devil's claw" takes the weight of the anchor, when stowed, to reduce load and wear and tear on the hydraulic, or electric motor, that lowers and raises the anchor.
      To disengage the claw, power must be available to the anchor winch, to raise the anchor, to remove load from the claw, so the claw can be released and the anchor can be dropped.

    • @joeianniello
      @joeianniello Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you!!!!

  • @williamthethespian
    @williamthethespian Před 6 měsíci

    Question ; could a shore based vehicle assisted by gently pushing the bow while water boats pulled ?

    • @philiprea8340
      @philiprea8340 Před 6 měsíci

      I`m guessing would probably do too much damage... that boat weighs about 100 tons I think, but I`m no expert.

    • @williamthethespian
      @williamthethespian Před 6 měsíci

      @@philiprea8340 oh. Well then..thanks.

  • @edward9
    @edward9 Před 6 měsíci

    Why did they use tiny tiny boats instead of a very heavy 120 foot tug boat?

  • @XSAILOR65
    @XSAILOR65 Před 6 měsíci

    I am not convinced about the anchor explanation...usually safety gear can be operated also manually, crap design if You can not release without power. This size vessel usually also have the option to run som equipment on battery power?

  • @AP-kk4ys
    @AP-kk4ys Před 6 měsíci

    How much was the bill?

  • @GodBlessedAmerica
    @GodBlessedAmerica Před 6 měsíci +2

    Use a crane at low tide to dig around the vessel and make it deep enough behind her to float her at high tide.

    • @maddierosemusic
      @maddierosemusic Před 6 měsíci

      That hole will fill up in no time, and probably need a permit to put a crane on the beach. Now a crane with straps underneath might be an option.

  • @richardpark3054
    @richardpark3054 Před 6 měsíci

    Fuel interruption? Like, absence of fuel?

  • @miketee2444
    @miketee2444 Před 6 měsíci

    Actually about 15 million dollar nightmare.

  • @josephinebennington7247
    @josephinebennington7247 Před 6 měsíci

    I want to know if Mr BvH talks like that at home?

  • @rodneysmart9774
    @rodneysmart9774 Před 6 měsíci

    Between the yacht crew and the recovery crew, that's just so much stupidity It's difficult to comprehend.

  • @antbear13
    @antbear13 Před 6 měsíci +2

    This is a time when it is nice to not be a boat owner.

  • @warningsigns4526
    @warningsigns4526 Před 6 měsíci

    coded: Boats are beached-

  • @user-mp9to3qz9e
    @user-mp9to3qz9e Před 6 měsíci

    with about 100 volunteers, big air compressor and inflatable rafts to slide under the hull, it would be off the beach in 30 Minutes.

  • @mattlechner8442
    @mattlechner8442 Před 3 měsíci

    the TowBoat people should be wearing life jackets. If the Coast Guard wears them (they do) so should the TowBoat people.

  • @surferdjnj
    @surferdjnj Před 6 měsíci

    If ur in shape and have fins, swimming a line without a lifevest if much safer. Ur on the beach, so worst case, you let surf action bring you back to the beach. A vest would just tire you out.

  • @Garethstruelove
    @Garethstruelove Před 4 měsíci

    Good grief Mr Bill

  • @fisherman5845
    @fisherman5845 Před 6 měsíci

    If tow boat towed cars it would like towing a semi with a moped

  • @1mw4tch1ng
    @1mw4tch1ng Před 6 měsíci

    they are using a rope size like using a sewing thread trying to lift a 1 lb weight.

  • @jimmyjazz9014
    @jimmyjazz9014 Před 6 měsíci

    Probably already been asked ... the stern looked to be still floating g, or close to it. Why not drag it off stern first? No doubt there's a reason why not🤔

    • @michaelmaas5544
      @michaelmaas5544 Před 6 měsíci

      Pulling it stern first would cause the waves to roll over the stern and into the boat.

    • @rcl3514
      @rcl3514 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@michaelmaas5544 Those boats are designed for that. They back down hard fighting fish and routinely have water on the back deck. Those decks are self bailing.

    • @rcl3514
      @rcl3514 Před 6 měsíci +1

      2 words Tunnel Vision. Which follows, this always worked before.

    • @michaelmaas5544
      @michaelmaas5544 Před 6 měsíci

      @@rcl3514 And they are running and the bilge pumps are working.

    • @rcl3514
      @rcl3514 Před 6 měsíci

      @michaelmaas5544 They typically don't have pumps for the cockpit. The water goes out thru a thru hull and overboard. Or out the fish door. It's not a big deal for those boats to have water on the back deck. There designed for that.

  • @laqutis
    @laqutis Před 4 měsíci

    And I thought cars were boat anchors.

  • @YTPartyTonight
    @YTPartyTonight Před 6 měsíci

    From the beginning of the video, it was clear that they were essentially pissing into the wind with that widely outmatched tow boat and rig; too little, too light for the job.

  • @richardharrold4357
    @richardharrold4357 Před 3 měsíci

    Got to close to shore did ya? Drop the hook before this happens. On this day drop 2.

  • @bonnyd.5334
    @bonnyd.5334 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I have absolutely no sympathy for those who have way more money than sense.

    • @robertducanis4448
      @robertducanis4448 Před 6 měsíci

      The owner may not have been on the boat. Many times a crew will pre-position the boat and the owner arrives at a later date.

  • @hildablanco1591
    @hildablanco1591 Před 4 měsíci

    A twin prop helicopter from the Army can lift it and face it foward no problem

  • @landontakeamericaback2106
    @landontakeamericaback2106 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I said 2 weeks ago, they we retrying backwards.They should have towed from the stern First , they could have had a line 2 times as thick it would have snapped trying to pull the bow around through the sand.I have done operations like this multiple times.The stern is actually bobbing up and between floating and aground.I am sorry to say you are 100% wrong about trying to pull the bow around.If you look at the hull design the bow is dug in because if the shape.The stern is flat with the bow dipping below for lift.Stern first!!!

    • @rcl3514
      @rcl3514 Před 6 měsíci +1

      I thought the same thing when I watched the full video. The other thing was the definition of insanity came to mind. There should have been a plan B,C,D..............

    • @martinsmallwood9605
      @martinsmallwood9605 Před 6 měsíci

      Deep v hull shape.
      Stern line on shore side to pull her over so she is sitting on the flat rather than the V as you ease her out .
      Trying to drag the beached bow around with its forefoot stuck in sand is not a good idea.
      Worse case You will end up with the vessel side on to the waves getting driven further up the beach.
      Must have had electric hydraulic anchor winch that needed geny running to work .
      No spare anchor no emergency release poor seamanship and unseaworthy design.

  • @RedShipsofSpainAgain
    @RedShipsofSpainAgain Před 6 měsíci

    Question: How much money did it cost to free this boat from the beach, all told?

  • @robertlafnear7034
    @robertlafnear7034 Před 6 měsíci

    BAH HUMBUG....

  • @jerryware1970
    @jerryware1970 Před 6 měsíci

    It could’ve been a lot worse for the boat.

  • @cluckhead1913
    @cluckhead1913 Před 6 měsíci

    You would that a company like Viking would have the resources to hire a proper salvage company.

  • @mrt7936
    @mrt7936 Před 6 měsíci

    a few things so wrong here!
    why put the 'diver' in so much danger?
    outboards + a person in the water in braking surf! NO, NO!
    the boat bringing tow line in makes sense, but why did that boat not deploy anchor and veer down? simple operation, that way would have been a lot safer! bow of boat kept head to sea, also then you only need 1 engine. he could then veer onto the boat get close enough to use a throw line attached to the main tow line, crew could then pull it in from the safety of the deck. it wasn't rough enough to tow the boat off the beach stern first! stern in slightly deeper water makes sense. Not trying to pull bow around.
    you say turning it around is the best way and that it makes it easier, as towing front the stern will make it dig in! you forgot one important fact that help you out! it's called the waves! the stern is still rising and falling! the bow is not! that is firmly aground! steady pressure on the tow line and the waves helps you out! stern lifts tow rope tugs the boat moves, repeat stern gets into deeper water along with the rest of the boat
    And yes i have used this method, the vessel was 32ft weighed 20 tons was aground on beach with 8ft breaking waves max depth of water in trough of wave 3ft in a 18 ft inflatable boat with twin 40hp engines.

  • @rustbucket9318
    @rustbucket9318 Před 6 měsíci

    I can't believe they don't have all the right equipment for this type of retrieval. A line throwing gun would keep swimmers out of harms way and they certainly need to invest in some heavier duty line. There were a lot of moves being made here that were unnecessary and dangerous. The big tow boat could have done it solo with the right leadership and equipment.

    • @philipstaite4775
      @philipstaite4775 Před 6 měsíci +1

      The lighter line is probably intentional. The line is sized to snap before it pulls out a cleat.

    • @peterbaugh51
      @peterbaugh51 Před 6 měsíci +2

      They should have invested in a captain with spare anchors and lines... Hand held marine radio anyone????

    • @rustbucket9318
      @rustbucket9318 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@philipstaite4775 That is entirely untrue. I like your confidence though.

    • @pelewaieveisreal6449
      @pelewaieveisreal6449 Před 6 měsíci

      😂

  • @mikeh2520
    @mikeh2520 Před 6 měsíci +1

    What a charade watching these undersized tugs pretend that they can get the ship back out with onshore winds and a swell running.
    I'm sure they will get paid regardless of what happens. Really need to get a real tugboat and some chain.

  • @stemtostern7611
    @stemtostern7611 Před 6 měsíci

    Thats just hard to watch seeing that Failure-- My 10cents worth. Owner should have from the start gotten a ocean going Tug that handles heavy duty work.
    It may have pulled the boat apart but its coming off the beach. Guaranteed
    Viking trying to cheap out on a million dollar boat.
    Pitiful!

  • @federicogaraventa2004
    @federicogaraventa2004 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Such a crew has no business at sea. Total seamenship failure