Wow, Now that's what I call seaworthy.....

[Ratickle]

3 years after US accident, boat washes up in Spain


NEW YORK -- As he swam toward the coast of Nantucket, Mass. in August 2008, Scott Douglas, 58, watched his yellow fishing boat disappear, carried away by the swelling surf. He thought it would be the last time he'd ever see the Queen Bee.

But yesterday, more than three years after Douglas and his brother-in-law were tossed off the boat by a wave, the U.S. Coast Guard called to say the vessel had washed up on the Spanish coast. It was rusty and covered in barnacles, but intact.

http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2...ars-after-us-accident-boat-washes-up-in-spain


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[Ratickle]

From the manufacturers website.....


I guess it did have structural integrity....


REGULATOR 26 FS

Center Console Offshore Sportfisher

The original flagship of Regulator Marine, the 26 FS delivers aggressive performance, maneuverability and the legendary soft, dry ride for which Regulator is famous, thanks to its sharp bow entry and 24-degree deadrise. Regulator’s exclusive Fiberglass Grillage System™ provides the strength and structural integrity that enables it to withstand the most challenging bluewater swells.

 

[Bobcat]

Damn, still cleaner than mine


On a side note, the broke ass Spaniards are charging him a hundred thousand Euros for dumping.:biggrinjester:

 

[Ratickle]

I think he should fly over and drive it back......


Now that would make the story complete....

 

[rschap1]

That does make one he__ of an advertisement for the builder

 

[Ratickle]

They brought it home...

Two men reunite with wayward boat Queen Bee that washed up in Spain - U.S. News

Based on salvage law, the boat belonged to Spain, but it didn't want it. The Spanish government released it to the insurance company, which released it to Douglas, who, in turn, relinquished it to Regulator. Co-owner and President Joan Maxwell told NBC News she couldn't believe how good the boat's condition was.

A 26-foot yellow center console fishing boat made by Regulator. "Unbelievable to think that a boat could survive in the Atlantic for three and a half years," she said.

"We have no clue what this boat encountered in the time frame that it was gone."

The seats still had their cushions, and the company was able to trade in the boat's batteries, Maxwell said. A nickel was found in the glove compartment. The port side looked as though it might have been hit, but with a new engine, the Queen Bee could sail again, Maxwell said.