Giant Barge Removes Burned Yacht out of Biscayne Bay (Tow Boat Miami)

While filming the Chit Show at BlackPointMarina many boaters came to the boat ramps and told me a giant fire was happening in Biscayne Bay. Looks like a 50 foot yacht burned to the ocean floor and had to be refloated. The Team at Tow Boat Miami was able to resurface the sunk yacht and had Kearns Construction bring a giant barge and crane to remove it from the oceans floor.
The operation was done at Herbert Hoover Marina in Homestead Florida. The footage of them getting through the channel was simply epic.
My name is Alfred Montaner Host of the Chit Show
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[@johnhermiston4789]

Love your channel as I’m a retired 100 ton Master of Oceans. The crane is an 85 ton madel. Certainly large enough for the burnt hulk. By the way … the anchor thingys are called “spuds” as it is a spud barge. Keep them coming, as each day I”Wait for it”

[@navigator902]

AND yes, you are one hundred percent correct ... Tug barge ocean Operators are Legends.

[@MemoriesRR]

Much respect for you and how you cover the Miami scene. Also for the workers you are covering today. If it wasn’t for you Alfred, this profession would be unknown to many of us.

[@bobbypemberton4665]

Great job covering this.the salvage company absolutely experts in their field

[@DarthMaul-mk4mj]

Best Captain. All these Barge Captains have skills.

[@ngml320]

Alfred one hell of a Captain on that barge.

[@staceylott6676]

Badass badass,boating is something you learn over years,not that easy,badass capt

[@anthonyholmes7123]

This is a great video. Thanks for staying until the end of all the activities.

[@KingmanRoss]

I love how you film a variety of things,boating wise.

[@tonyjessen8204]

To bad about the yacht thanks for sharing Alfred 👍👍

[@waynegottschalk5780]

i love watching your video alfred keep up the good work....greetings from Germany

[@luisjimenez5898]

There's no substitute for Alfred Montaner. Thanks.

[@jimmyjaimes5268]

It's sad to see a boat that caught fire , but it was interesting to see the process of what goes into something like this. Awesome. Be Safe Brother.

[@navigator902]

No problem anchoring, just drop a piling down and your anchored. Those tall pilings go up and down, so the crane is supported immediately.

[@johnmurphy6366]

Mad respect for Captain Rodney,spins that barge like a toy

[@deconteesawyer5758]

Check out the towboats on the Mississippi pushing 35 or 45 fully loaded barges in fast current.

[@ededmonds8792]

Great job Alfred.

[@ted1728]

The tug pilots and crew are amazing.

[@garycannon9833]

Good vid, watched it til the end. Keep up the good work. New subscriber and watch your channel all night. Cudos to the barge crew and captain.

[@leonard7736]

Impressive footage Alfred, from Arizona City, Arizona

[@davida877]

Great work Alfred - Thank you

[@randiD123]

Awesome video! I love the watch stuff like that. Thanks for taking the time

[@jamescasteel2494]

Those weren't straps to lift it, they were oil absorbers placed around the boat when it was in the water to contain any oil or diesel that spilled into water. when they lifted the boat they took the out with it. I like the long version and can fast forward as I like, thanks for the footage..

[@deconteesawyer5758]

How would you expect a guy that claims to be interested in the environment, keeping the waters clean, and makes his living bla bla blaing about boats at the water's edge to know the first thing about fuel floating on water , or how these minor spills are contained ? All we gotta know is how scary a simple lift looks to him and how gigantic a standard barge appears to him. Well maybe it is also important to know that he knows nothing about the weight of the boat or the capacity of the crane, even though he directly engaged a key guy that would have been happy to inform him. Fucking drama queen.

[@crip6ns]

@@deconteesawyer5758 Drama queen, you wrote a whole paragraph on why your mad. 🤣🤣

[@deconteesawyer5758]

@@crip6ns Aww poor baby you got triggered. You can have a cupcake before you nap dear.

[@crip6ns]

@@deconteesawyer5758 What no whole paragraph? Really cupcake? Thats the best you got. 😂😂

[@user-lq8gy4kz5w]

@@crip6ns You left him/her/it speechless! I love it!!! He/she/ it must be a little baker offering you a cupcake!!! lol😂

[@mikeg6042]

Awesome footage! Couldn’t quit watching.

[@alancoldicott391]

I don't know the geography round there, but if it is not far from Black Point Marina, I would imagine that the Manitou and Fred The Croc would not be too pleased about that. Its such a shame that a boat that size lost it's life. Thanks for showing us.

[@darrinsteph522]

Great video Alfred!! Keep it up. Looking forward to coming out to Miami and doing some yachting. Hope to see you on the water.

[@raeanker3078]

Thanks for the great video mate ,love this kind of content. Cheers from down under.

[@johnmccormack5785]

Love your channel. Always busy and exciting following a day at the ramp. Keep it up. Full support from Ireland ✔️

[@apparition111]

Freaking awesome !!! Thanks for hanging in for the whole event for us. Keep up the good work

[@68dart]

Awesome , Alfred you are the god of all things boating , I thoroughly enjoyed this video , Thankyou

[@waltertx.6020]

Wow, that was impressive!! Nice video Alfred 👍

[@frankm4277]

Great stuff to the salvagers and the film footage, unbelievable....this is skill! Thank you. Watching from Jersey!.

[@RESET1776]

Bro, that was truly a (like a glove) docking job! Beast mode engaged 👍

[@mgs4157]

A very educational video! Thank you Alfred. All the people involved in this endeavor are amazing at what they do. Superstars!

[@triciak1402]

Thanks for taking the time to film this. I really enjoy watching this kind of thing. Hope you are well, sending love from Philadelphia 💚

[@teedog427]

Rodney got skills...... really good content King..... always hustling for your viewers!!

[@ranger2316]

Bummer about the boat. Impressive seamanship and ship handling on the barge and tug! Well Done!

[@joshcluff2]

The barge captain?? I'm just flipping you some Chit, but Wow, wow, crazy, wow. Did you see the truck operater, the crane operater, the boat operater, the rope operater, just all the operaters like operating everything. Wow, wow adjustments.

[@neddludd6076]

Good narration and photography. These guys have skill. Thank you!

[@candycee8634]

This is a fascinating video! Yes, please do an interview with the owner of the company! I agree that these guys are really doing a great service. I suggest that people go to youtube and look up Adventures With Purpose. These guys travel the U.S. and remove vehicles from waterways but in the process they find missing people and have solved some missing persons cold cases that have been many years old. I am not trying to push another channel in this comment section, but I did not realize that all of this stuff has been going on in our water. I look at things much differently since then. Our waters are not clean and healthy and I really feel that it needs to seriously be addressed.

[@waltermomma3415]

An EpicVideo Once Again. Thank You So Much.!! Key West Dave

[@battlehymn6389]

The Robalo guy should give CAPT Rodney a call.

[@kamyaba9931]

Dude you are all over, love ur videos, and you are funny guy too, dude keep it up, and send us more videos from the cubans demonstration in Miami. 👏🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@dianesaumure9729]

I've seen the other boat ramp vids from other marinas, this one is the best and most beautiful truly, stay here please

[@dantelarrero3096]

Alfred That is a way cool video Captain Rodney is an Ace on the water Heartbreaking loss for Olivia's owner Good no one hurt Sail on amigo 😎

[@jamesparker6017]

Mel Bch 🌴 Great footage. Grove is so changed. Wow. Beautiful Miami. We left a Gables paradice. Couldn't afford to come back! Hehe. 👍 🏄

[@dwightbernheimer331]

Good stuff Alfred... You should be in the Keys... Coast Guard is with a fatal boat accident... Thanks for posting

[@ronniebatiesr4491]

Great job my friend

[@cliffblakely4008]

Nice job, Alfred.

[@growell8832]

In my younger days I worked building bridges from Homestead up to West Palm, all this work is very much like what I used to do. Picking up heavy things and putting them in the right places, it's simple but complex. Understanding how a crane works it is very interesting to watch this salvage operation. I wish we could've seen them take the boat out of the water, that would have been cool. One other thing, your video of the tug boats working the Miami River was epic. Those guys amaze me, I worked on the Cen Trust tower (now it's the Miami Tower) in down town Miami and used to watch them work the big ships through the turns under the bridges from a birds eye view. It was cool to see it from the perspective of the Captain, so nonchalant as he maneuvered within inches of the sea wall. Good job Alfred.

[@high_tide330]

Those white things you thought were straps were containment collars to keep oil, diesel, etc from getting in the water. I worked in 2 marinas, hauled out 1 fire damaged boat and 3 that sank.

[@eleanorrouxel122]

Incredible video!!!!!!

[@josephvalentjr7677]

Them long poles are called Spuds. To anchor and stabilize it to work Raised by on deck crane or by on board Hyd system or by cables Another Great Job thanks. Bro

[@DuimGregory]

This is incredible ty bro saw u @ BP was humbled

[@dianesaumure9729]

It was amazing thank you

[@stephc4427]

Super channel! Thank you!

[@jefferyholland]

What a shame, the Schaefer Phantom 500 is a beautiful yacht. I hope that everyone made it off without injury.

[@johntodd1086]

An American 7225 has an 85 ton lifting capacity. It will be plenty sufficient.

[@640down]

Correct👍👍👍

[@davidparadis490]

I like the 7335 for when you really need capacity

[@geraldhowse8597]

That's a big crane. Don't worry

[@killyourtelllievision]

You're not lying about Capt Rodney being a beast! Indeed as well done as you indicated. One question Bro? In an event such as this, could you also do an abbreviated or fastplay version for those of us who normally wouldn't spend this much time watching this all the way through (though I did on this one)? Only a suggestion Bro. Not criticizing. Great job to you as well for doing YOUR JOB and staying a safe distance from them doing theirs. That was impressive too. Safety Knows No Quitting Time!

[@Cleon117]

This was great, Alfred. The subject is fascinating, the videography was pro, and your narration was conversational and focused. I watched the whole thing, because you kept our interest all the way through. Keep up the great work.

[@alanthompson981]

Camera man is not standing in a safe position. I hope the crane doesn’t tip!

[@johnbaker4847]

Alfred, bet you won't be able to recover those engines... Cool to watch, but not as dangerous as you made out. This Memorial day, remember that the military is in much more hazardous positions doing their normal jobs. God bless them. 🙏🥰👍😎🇺🇲

[@MrSiddysounds]

Danny I've got a job for you, a little bigger than before but what's the issue.

[@shawnriley8909]

Great job caption

[@kickstandoutdoors1624]

Thats how you dock a boat. Great video .... that poll is called a spud poll.

[@georgevantuyl5837]

Amazing boating skills.

[@colleendaloisio4900]

Loved it!

[@samuelshearer6571]

Amazing, thanks

[@joshcluff2]

Did you say you thought the boat captain "AKA the Beast" was operating the Crain too? That comment kept me watching, and you did not disappoint.

[@joshcluff2]

Not really an "epic" moment pretty basic, but your enthusiasms and comments are off the charts Uber epic!!

[@AlfredMontaner]

You may not realize this but blind and deaf people watch KZbin.Be thankful your blessed

[@brinkee7674]

The pole he dropped into mud is called a spud.

[@stevejette2329]

Brin - You are so wrong. A spud is a potato. (sorry. U R right.)

[@timh.1300]

Cool video !

[@phillacy5545]

I didn't read any comments but those big pipes on the barge are called "SPUDS" The crane operator picks them up and rigger will pull the pin holding it up so they can drop the spud into the bottom. The spuds hold the barge in place.

[@dianesaumure9729]

He's gonna love to see his crew at work

[@itsnowornever4]

yea this cat doesn't know much other than chitchat. funny when he said that crane operator was good just by looking at him..

[@jtsstj9902]

they float in the water around the wreak to sop up fuel great show.

[@johnkaplanian474]

Dear Alfred, maybe someday you took us to some boats junk yards. I wonder how many there is in Florida. It is interesting to see junked boats which some would be salvageable, others may have tons of parts that many boaters would purchase from junkyards, just like cars. For instance, this burned yacht's engine I believe is in good condition, and the propeller looks good Lool. As you suggested the idea of converting it to giant rib boat, I came with an idea that someone could make it a swimming pool Looool. I could imagine that the fees of that giant towing boat including the loading and unloading in such a case costs about $ 4 to 5 k if not more, add to that the truck's fees. Take care and enjoy your time.

[@keithscudder7136]

It's actually a good idea !

[@ionracer24]

Those long "anchors" are called spuds. They are on most recovery barges for securing while lifting..

[@andrewgeorge61]

It would be cool if you had a picture before the fire.

[@javierdamaso1133]

I've worked with this company before and still work with them every once in a while they are very good at there job for sure get KAREN'S cap your a beast always have been lol my boy Ralph front and center this is crazy watching it all lol

[@rodman4085]

Alfred, I discovered you a couple of days ago, I have liked as many videos as I could have. I usually watch on my 52" TV, and there is nowhere for comments....Watching the Olivia unloading now.....WTF was up the boat that hit the Sailboat, then on another video parked itself? I love watching your videos....I am 66, grew up near the Mississippi River, in Minnesota, and saw some chit that is oh, so questionable......Take care! Rodney

[@AlfredMontaner]

Glad you found the family Rodney

[@keithscudder7136]

Rodney, I watch all his videos on my Computer and I left click the mouse to pause the screen and then I roll down, (with the mouse), to the comments and then read or leave my own comments that way. I then use the mouse to scroll back up to the Video that I have on pause and by using the mouse, I then un-click the video and then start watching it further.

[@mikedeubler1698]

Wow wow wow wow this guys a beast , wow , what a beast , wow 😣

[@babycomputer6495]

Excellent coverage enjoy the holiday. Hope to get my boat and murder hornets ready this weekend. I will get my SEA TOW MEMBERSHIP TODAY Iam confident in my preparations but when you have sSEA TOW you just feel better knowing if you need help they will be there.

[@2011blueman]

Pretty sure that will buff right out.

[@jb.8992]

Alfred is Escandalosa como una mujer!

[@travelinman70]

so cool!

[@LOTFATB8]

Pretty cool man

[@waltertx.6020]

Can you imagine losing your yacht because of a bow thruster?! I am very happy you brought us the total unedited video!!

[@andrewgeorge61]

Great job! Shame about the boat, bet it a smashing boat. Sorry for the owners. Hope the insurance covers it.

[@larrycarr6545]

Those tall steel beams or anchors are called Spud Bars.

[@mlbabineaux]

Kearns delivers all kinds of stuff....I saw telephone poles on deck

[@flyemhard]

that was a good one.....

[@GeorgeBonez]

Capt. Lance Rocks! That boys got Lance in his pants! 😂

[@williamjr79ify]

I wanna see another tug boat episode

[@joshcluff2]

Will the crane be sufficient to perform the pick? You know how the boat got on the barge, right?

[@roybm3124]

Now waiting for the Robalo to be on that barge.

[@joshcluff2]

They are about to Maxx it out!

[@andrewshoebridge1673]

The long poles that go up and down are called spuds.

[@313barrygmail]

ur impressed too easy!!!!

[@sanantoniocowboy82]

yeah got to give it up for Rodney... dude can steer a boat!

[@bennyedmondson8919]

1st mistake they made was leaving the spill booms attached to it for them to get tangled in the wheels of the trailer

[@awwboo88]

I sub to u cause of this the chit show, Maan

[@flybyairplane3528]

Alfred, it looks as an ENGINE FIRE, ?what do you think ?HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND FAMILY,& to all with your engine, 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸