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63’ Tecnomar Lamborghini yacht sinks in Miami

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Capt Ralph, May 4, 2025 at 11:56 PM.

  1. Capt Ralph, May 4, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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  2. Yacht News, May 5, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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    Another view.

  3. Pascal, May 5, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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    Smells like a charter… if that’s the case the captain and owner is going to have to answer some questions… and the insurance isn’t going to cover.
  4. motoryachtlover, May 5, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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    In Miami now. Tied up at the Venetian waiting on family. Even on a Sunday there were many“charter” ops going on here just like I have seen at Miami Beach Marina. Slip neighbor put 13 and 2 crew on a 48 Sea Ray last night for about a 4 hour cruise. Not for me but plenty of it going on. I don’t care much for Miami but maybe it’s me not liking big cities.
  5. Yacht News, May 5, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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    Another take.

  6. Norseman, May 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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    I dunno about this being a charter: 30 bikini girls doing tequila shots would ride for free on my boat.:D
  7. boatpoor, May 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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    It's hard for me to imagine 30 skinny women sinking a 63' boat.
  8. Norseman, May 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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    Agree, not an overload or a high center of gravity issue..:cool:

    The usual suspects were probably at play, a hose or hose clamp could have failed or an engine water pump, lots of possible scenarios..

    (A friend of mine on a 44’ sailboat in Biscayne Bay called a mayday requesting rescue as the bilge was full of water and sloshing over the floor boards, turned out his 400 gallon fresh water tank had let go and he never tasted the water for Salt OR Fresh. No doubt on the bikini yacht however:confused:)
  9. boatpoor, May 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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    On the other hand I've seen a few homes wrecked by just one skinny woman.
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  10. Capt Ralph, May 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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    I remember my last big job for SeaTow KB. Some punk nephew borrowed his uncles larger Meridian with ****-floss guest.
    Got into some shallow water, clogged up the small tube HE and blew off a green water hose. He did make it back to the Brickell's dock.
    Our home port / barge was just across from him and got the call for a sinker.
    Much longer story, much shorter, We saved the boat and got an eye full at the same time.
    I remember the ladies wanting to collect their bags and suitcases. Pounds of clothes and personals just for a day trip.

    35 people on board, lots of silicone and collagen (big lips and butts) plus heavy day bags full of cosmetics and extra **** floss.

    There was a comment when all were boarding, the stern was notably low.

    Yep, over loading may have been a serious issue for a boat designed for seven bodies.
    Bilge pump rises were probably below green water levels flooding the bilges, before the bitchiness left the dock.
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  11. Norseman, May 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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    Aye Capt. Ralph, meh thinks the 7 bodies were accommodations, like cabins and bunks, not total load, or total pax.

    A 63 foot boat can probably handle 3,000-4000 pounds payload and another 5-6000 pounds fuel, water and stores, except a Nordhaven, Add 30 -40k for it.
    Let’s say these skinny little bikini girls averaged 107 lbs each, times 30, then 2 fat guys, a 220 lbs Captain and a 155 lbs mate, well within limits.
    Horrible accident it was not, but in sheltered and warm waters with lots of rescue and support vessels in the immediate vicinity, the babes partied as the tub was sinking.
    Wish I was there.:cool:
  12. Capt Ralph, May 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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    NOT a typical 63 footer.
    The boat was rated for 5 passengers and 2 crew, max..
    I figure 3500+ lbs on the stern while boarding.
    Look over the stern of that POS again. ER air vents inside of the after decks.
    It would sink in a following wave, much less a bunch of bimbets on her asp.

    Think old Dodge van with 3 bench seats vs a race Camaro.

    Could have been a great reduction of Darwin candidates if really sinking offshore instead of bouncing in shallow water around Star Island.
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  13. DOCKMASTER, May 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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    Too many people for sure but surely that wasn't the root cause of taking on water? 32 people is likely less then 6,000 #'s so wouldn't be enough weight to be the cause of the sinking for a 63' boat. I wonder if we will ever hear the real story?
  14. Capt Ralph, May 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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    Probably will never hear the rest of the story.
    But I'm having fun blaming all the meat heads. ☺