Rest in Peace Baby

[h_2_o]

did it actually melt the pylon? that is crazy if it did.

[H2ORidr]

In fire training at work they teach us to always cut the electrical power first thing if we suspect a fire that might be electrical in nature. So I keep a set of heavy duty wire cutters (along with a few other standard tools) right next to my battery just in case. Snip to the negative, snip to the positive and the fire at least should not have a source now.

Next I have the usual decent size boat fire extinguisher but I also have a small 1 gallon bucket (actually 3 of them now). I can always toss water onto a fire and a 1 gallon bucket will always work and never run out of water if the boat is on water.

We learn in fire training that fire extinguishers never last as long as one needs. Ever.

[2RLAKE]

OMG ... so sorry but glad you two were OK

[ValveCoverGasket]

yikes, thats wild! such a clean boat too
glad you guys made it off safely though.

[Yellow X9]

Sorry to see this, glad all are safe. Boats replaceable, people are not

[captain planet]

Glad to see you made it to safety.

As a lifelong boater, I can sense your obvious disappointment/heartbreak in your first post. I hope everything works out for you and you get back on the water soon.

[Ironhorse]

Glad everyone is alright and sorry for the loss.

Not even Waterlogged can put this one back together!!

[RxMC]

Part it out!

[JohnE]

Glad nobody was hurt. Has to be very emotional, nonetheless. Sorry to see this.

[Prostar 190]

Sorry for your loss. Glad nobody got hurt.

[tmothy07]

Glad everyone is ok, but man is that terrible to see

I'm gonna go out and hug my boat real quick.

[XT21LakeAnna]

Glad you are safe! Good luck for locating a replacement.

[SwissCraft1291]

did it actually melt the pylon? that is crazy if it did.

Yes indeed, the pylon has melted. In addition, the honeycomb construction made of aluminum in front of the pylon has also melted.

In fire training at work they teach us to always cut the electrical power first thing if we suspect a fire that might be electrical in nature. So I keep a set of heavy duty wire cutters (along with a few other standard tools) right next to my battery just in case. Snip to the negative, snip to the positive and the fire at least should not have a source now.

Next I have the usual decent size boat fire extinguisher but I also have a small 1 gallon bucket (actually 3 of them now). I can always toss water onto a fire and a 1 gallon bucket will always work and never run out of water if the boat is on water.

We learn in fire training that fire extinguishers never last as long as one needs. Ever.

This is what I did first. My main switch was under the doghouse on the starboard side. So very accessible.

I also had a folding bucket. Unfortunately, it was in the bow and I couldn't reach it.

Part it out!

What should I remove? The only parts that are still usable:
fins
Bathing platform
Prop (but unfortunately was bent a little during the salvage)


Engine would probably have to be completely disassembled and all seals, etc. replaced. Is it worth it?


Many thanks to all for the great words. We are just glad that nothing happened to us and the season is almost over.

[SwissCraft1291]

A few more pictures...

Even the antifouling underwater has come off due to the heat.... crazy

[h_2_o]

things that might be able to be resold:

exhaust manifolds (if they are not cracked from the heat of the fire)
spark arrestor
grab handle in rear
valve covers (maybe)
platform brackets
exhaust flappers
running gear, strut prop shaft (maybe if not bent from heat) fins
front boat hooks

FYI: I'm not trying to be a debbie downer or a complete tool making a list just trying to help out a little in case you are serious about parting some stuff out. Not sure what else could be by the looks of it. Again glad everyone is safe and it really sucks that was a beautiful boat.