There was a group of folks looking out at smoke coming from a 65' Viking used sport fisherman on the east side of the ICW. And upon closer viewing we could see that the side of the boat was blown open and a crack in the hull !!! The salon windows were also blown out.
Later that afternoon, talked to the Towboat US skipper that just came from the site. He told me that they were cleaning the engine room and using some spray propellants and speculate that is what caused the explosion . . . This morning, a news article stated that the owner was doing the work and was taken to the hospital . . . condition unknown at this time - We are praying for a speedy recovery
Yes . . . . there is a lesson to be learned here -- SAFETY FIRST! Once the exact cause is known, I will pass it on . . . There are too many Monday morning quarterbacks, and while watching this accident from the dock, I heard all sorts of theories . . . such as propane exploding to battery explosions etc
I believe they will be conducting a salvage operation today to move the boat . . . It is speculated to be a total loss. The USCG actually closed the ICW for a short time yesterday
So, BE SAFE, and Follow Safety Precautions on the PRODUCTS you use for painting, cleaning, and maintenance . . especially in confined spaces.
By the way, the EMT ambulance was called because during this time apparently a fisherman got too close to a sailfish and had a slight injury!
In closing . . . always use good judgment and common sense and do not let these accidents deter you from Chasing Your Dreams - they really are few and far between . . . And usually attributed to the Human Factor . . .
Good Cruising ~~ Oh by the way . . . it is only 74 degrees here today and our friends on the Chesapeake are fighting another blizzard!! Come On Down!!!
Capt Ed
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