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05-07-2002, 01:47 PM

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Boat on Fire...

I just saw on CNN a yacht in a boat Yard totally engulfed in flames In Fort Lauderdale...

05-07-2002, 02:02 PM

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It's on MSNBC also!! They said it's at Bradford Marine in Davie, FL. They also said it's 100ft long!!

I bet the Insurance company is sweating right now!!

05-07-2002, 04:34 PM

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Link to the story: http://www.click10.com/mia/news/stor...07-140552.html

There is video as well. Burnin' like a son of a gun!

05-07-2002, 05:07 PM

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Here's a picture. They are saying the value is 4.5 mil.

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05-07-2002, 05:22 PM

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That is alllllll bad!!!

Let me guess, they've been trying to sell it for the last 3 years??

05-07-2002, 06:10 PM

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gee those fumes don't look toxic or anything....

are we takgin bets on how long it takes to wind up on www.yachtsalvage.com??? i say 15 minutes after the flames are out.

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05-07-2002, 08:55 PM

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15 minutes is probably pushing it. You know they already have the ad written:
Vessel had minor fire. Engines have been run, electrical and plumbing appears to be functional. Some smoke damage apparent on port side. Overall good condition, easy repair. Located in our Mendon yard.