Westport Yacht "Godspeed" Destroyed in Fire

germanyachting · 08-12-2011, 01:47 PM

Would have put this in the Westport forums but I have a feeling it will get more traffic here. Godspeed went up in flames. Video below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8-sw...layer_embedded

PropBet · 08-12-2011, 04:12 PM

Terrible.
Boats can be replaced. Hopefully all escaped safely.

Loren Schweizer · 08-12-2011, 05:41 PM

Appeared to be deserted throughout the vid.
Amazing that she stayed afloat, not to mention on her lines as well.
Speaks well of the marque.

Gonna eventually make a helluva express boat for somebody.

brunick · 08-12-2011, 07:52 PM

that's looking terrible, i mean isn't there any firefighting system onboard?
i hope that crew and guests are ok

colintraveller · 08-12-2011, 09:34 PM

You can clearly hear someone using a camera to take some serious amount of pics ... in that footage .

.. electrical fault or something happen in the Galley

Maybe builders/designers should seriously look at fitting sprinkler systems on Yachts ..

NYCAP123 · 08-12-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by brunick

that's looking terrible, i mean isn't there any firefighting system onboard?
i hope that crew and guests are ok

You'll have a Halon or dry chemical system in the engine room, but beyond that it's most likely just hand held extinguishers.

Capt Bill11 · 08-13-2011, 12:00 AM

First "Cocktails' , now "Godspeed", one more to go?

Please be careful everybody.

brunick · 08-13-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt. Bill11

First "Cocktails' , now "Godspeed", one more to go?

i hope that wasn't a westport as well...

NYCAP123 · 08-13-2011, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt. Bill11

First "Cocktails' , now "Godspeed", one more to go?

Please be careful everybody.

Don't forget the one that slipped into gear and ran wild in the marina. Unfortunately, the third comes along real often and fast at this time of year in one way or another.
I think Cocktails is a Hargrave, and that one had some human help.

Yacht News · 08-13-2011, 12:25 AM

"Cocktails" is a Hargrave.

K1W1 · 08-13-2011, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by colintraveller

Maybe builders/designers should seriously look at fitting sprinkler systems on Yachts ..

Hi,

They are required to by law on many vessels

ychtcptn · 08-13-2011, 07:46 AM

As the Capt. of a sistership, it is heart wrenching to see her go up in Flames like that.
It started in the engine room, as evidenced by the initial smoke coming from the boat deck vent. I have heard more detailing info but will save it until more concrete info is published.
I suggust we all check that our dampeners are closing properly, as it looks like this one did not.

K1W1 · 08-13-2011, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ychtcptn

I suggust we all check that our dampeners are closing properly, as it looks like this one did not.

Hi,

On any vessel , It is good practice if not already in place to have a regular drill and exercising of these and the quick closing valves/emergency stops.

It makes the crew familiar with the location and operation and all things being equal gives you a good chance that the things will work as designed when really required.