Engines reported locked up in video. Also generator wasn't able to start. Why didn't the captain deploy the anchor???.

I think I’d have pulled it backwards a bit (I know she’d take on some water) to float it first before attempting to turn it round.

Both engines locked and genset down, what’s happening at Viking quality control and inspections?

Nasty and expensive accident for all concerned.

RR

not new was recently sold and was being delivered to the new owner those big engines do not lock up(unless someone changed the oil and did not refill) but they will run out of fuel and come to a halt in a hurry!

I think I would have attempted pulling transom first, into deep water then turn the boat.

Longer it sits on the beach, w/that surf, the deeper it sinks in the sand.

Used to see that all the time while in Fla.

And I would have my anchor out soon as those motors hiccuped!

Have saved my ass many times that way.

I read that because the genset wouldn’t start they couldn’t drop the anchor. You would think the anchor would be run off the batteries but sounds like there were issues and or a captain that had no buisness running it

It's a shame a windlass does not have a free fall with a brake feature.

Pretty sure they all do. Maybe the tool for releasing the clutch couldn’t be found? It should be in a locker on deck next to the the winch. Maybe they were too close to shore to drop anchor and have it hold?

Lots of speculation, just glad nobody was hurt and hope she’s quickly recovered.

RR

You can see the back is still floating, seems you would have tied one line on the transom the other on the bow and pull backwards, then spin as fast as you could to keep a bunch of water out.

But who knows, easy to say from my office! lol

Just reading the comments on Farcebook over the past few days.

"Crew said the the fire suppression system went off unexpectedly killing power to the motors and generator. The anchor is hydraulic with no easy access override".

This seems to make sense, but what do I know (Me shoulder Shrug)

Unfortunate either way for sure but what was the outcome?

Reminds me of this summer when making some runs on lake mi with no anchor in the boat. I had some bad visions however no issues. Was definitely on my mind though especially in the rough seas.

I’ve only had under 30’ boats beached that were of concern but never had luck pulling from the stern. I get every situation is different but can’t imagine that huge azz Viking. New owner was probably like I’m all good (changed my mind) 😂