Maybe slow down a bit in the fog?
 

http://www.baynews9.com/content/news..._when_boa.html

I have been to this place before but this guy screwed up. Looks like he had radar maybe it would have been a idea to use it.

Two injured when boat crashes into Ruskin restaurant


Two people were injured after a boat crashed into a restaurant in Ruskin, officials said.

On Monday evening, a 39-foot SeaVee boat smashed right into the Sunset Grill restaurant on Little Harbor in Ruskin. Officials say the fog played a role in the crash.

"They weren't familiar with the territory they were in and due to the fog, just became disoriented," said Nacole Revette, spokesperson for Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Witnesses describe hearing a loud crash and seeing people flee from the scene. The boat went so far into the restaurant, they say it was barely visible from the outside.

"You could only see the motors and, like, five feet of the boat," bystander Alyssa Haedrich said.

Seven people were on board the boat when it crashed, and two of those people sustained minor injuries. One was taken by ambulance to the hospital, while the other person drove themselves.

No one inside the restaurant or on the beach was hurt.

Officials say they are not sure how fast the boat was going.

"We're still determining at what speed, or attempting to determine what speed it was going, because there are possible charges regarding unsafe speed for conditions, improper lookout, that sort of thing," Florida Fish and Wildlife spokesperson Baryl Martin said. "Any time you strike a beach, you should be paying attention to where you're going."

The fog has been so dense that crews haven't been able to start the removal process yet. They say they have to be careful because of the amount of structural damage to the restaurant.

Meanwhile, tourists say this will certainly give them something to talk about when they get home.

"It's a once-in-a-lifetime thing to see a boat in a restaurant," Haedrich said.

So far no charges have been filed. Officials have said they do not believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.

The restaurant is currently closed, and right now they aren't sure when they will be able to reopen.

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Is that what you call a "boat in" restaurant, glad no one was hurt bad, slow the hill down.

Saw this all over the local news. Must have just waxed the hull bottom.

I saw some other piks, he traveled a decent ways across the beach before he hit the building.....

Nah, he used "no chloric silcone based kitchen lubricant"........anyone ever use that on a SeaVee before?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rMcRJVY1-0&list=RD9rMcRJVY1-0#t=0

Barring a medical problem that may have been a factor. That is either evidence of some seriously stupid behavior or the worst case of munchies ever!

Props were spinning out....just sayn'

Somebody let Alan drive a boat again?!
Glad the "wolfpack" and the patrons are OK.

http://youtu.be/IbvcYy_ShwY

Maybe the owner will sell me one of those 300 Verados at scratch and dent prices.... Clearly, that vessel doesn't need 4 of them.

Alyssa Haedrich needs a tape measure.....

That looks like one of those go fast center console boats!

THANK GAWD NO MERCURY 400R's WERE INJURED IN THIS ACCIDENT!!!

He had the 4x4 props on. Totally a setup issue.


I just hope he dropped the anchor before they departed.

That's taking the term Drive Thru Window to a whole nother level.

"My wife said that you have a drive thru window, so that's what I did. Oh, she didn't mention you have one just for cars. Anyway, Can I have two Double Bacon Burgers, 2 Large Fries, and 2 Diet Cokes ? Ah screw it, I maybe here for a while...How about a few Martinis while we wait ?"

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Wow, 4 outboards on that baby.

if he had 400's he would have made the parking lot.....

LOL.

If it was a Beak Boat Center Console, it definately would have.

The Beak would have pierced right thru.

Like a good neighbor...
Hate to have to make that call. Lol

Hell, just leave it there and make a walk up bar out of it.

Cruiser wake......

Your Restaurant scratched my anchor.

how about a couple rounds of Margaritas on the house for me and my crew and we will call it even.

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Can't believe they didn't use the Dive Door! :D

Fog is enough of a problem that cruise ships are being stalled from coming into port:


The Tampa arrival of at least four vessels, including Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas, is being delayed because of fog in the Gulf of Mexico, according to news reports.

WBNS-Ch. 10 in Ohio reports that Ohio State University coach Urban Meyer, formerly of the University of Florida, is among those on the 2015 Buckeye Cruise for Cancer whose arrival at the Port of Tampa is being delayed.

The full report can be found at www.10tv.com.

whoever built that aluminium T top builds some pretty stout sh!t !!!!!!

No doubt...
Without that T-Top, that steel roof may have turned into a guillotine.

I'm gonna call my radar arch a "safety loop" or "roll bar" from now on.

Looks like a job for Commandersanders tow guy

You suggest pulling boat sideways from the port side with the dive door open then! :D

"OK...everybody out. Now don't forget where we parked."

Spin in for speed and spin out for land traveling

Nice palm tree

Hard right we dont want to hit that tree......

Perhaps shoddy building practices, and lack of signage could be the culprit here. :D

Yes your honor, I was traveling southwest when a deer ran out in front of me.

Its florida, fixed for you Ed.....

Thank you

Not only did they use the door, they put the ladder down as well, which looks to be the perfect size for a beach landing...

http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps7eefa5fa.jpg

FWIW, according to local news boat was operated by a "Licensed and Insured Captain with 20 years experience" and "No alcohol involved".

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Hey he just thought the light from the restraunt was the channel marker, easy mistake for a 20yr licensed captain :bsflag:

Wildlife officers are so smart....His qoute makes no sense...I understand what he meant, but how he stated it makes it seems like you should pay attention to where you are going after you hit the beach..

Officials say they are not sure how fast the boat was going.

"We're still determining at what speed, or attempting to determine what speed it was going, because there are possible charges regarding unsafe speed for conditions, improper lookout, that sort of thing," Florida Fish and Wildlife spokesperson Baryl Martin said. "Any time you strike a beach, you should be paying attention to where you're going."