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.

[@bobbypemberton4665]

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

[@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.

[@KingmanRoss]

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

[@DarthMaul-mk4mj]

Best Captain. All these Barge Captains have skills.

[@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.

[@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.

[@ngml320]

Alfred one hell of a Captain on that barge.

[@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.

[@luisjimenez5898]

There's no substitute for Alfred Montaner. Thanks.

[@anthonyholmes7123]

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

[@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 😎

[@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.

[@leonard7736]

Impressive footage Alfred, from Arizona City, Arizona

[@staceylott6676]

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

[@dianesaumure9729]

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

[@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.

[@apparition111]

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

[@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

[@waynegottschalk5780]

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

[@randiD123]

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

[@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. 👏🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@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.

[@tonyjessen8204]

To bad about the yacht thanks for sharing Alfred 👍👍

[@battlehymn6389]

The Robalo guy should give CAPT Rodney a call.

[@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😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@ranger2316]

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

[@jefferyholland]

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

[@mgs4157]

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

[@frankm4277]

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

[@ededmonds8792]

Great job Alfred.

[@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!

[@stephc4427]

Super channel! Thank you!

[@teedog427]

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

[@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.

[@mikeg6042]

Awesome footage! Couldn’t quit watching.

[@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.

[@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

[@georgevantuyl5837]

Amazing boating skills.

[@neddludd6076]

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

[@dwightbernheimer331]

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

[@68dart]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@johnmccormack5785]

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

[@waltermomma3415]

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

[@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

[@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..

[@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 💚

[@jb.8992]

Alfred is Escandalosa como una mujer!

[@raeanker3078]

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

[@RESET1776]

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

[@waltertx.6020]

Wow, that was impressive!! Nice video Alfred 👍

[@cliffblakely4008]

Nice job, Alfred.

[@ionracer24]

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

[@dianesaumure9729]

He's gonna love to see his crew at work

[@davida877]

Great work Alfred - Thank you

[@dianesaumure9729]

It was amazing thank you

[@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.

[@andrewshoebridge1673]

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

[@larrycarr6545]

Those tall steel beams or anchors are called Spud Bars.

[@ronniebatiesr4491]

Great job my friend

[@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.

[@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.)

[@jtsstj9902]

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

[@andrewgeorge61]

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

[@mlbabineaux]

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

[@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 !

[@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

[@shawnriley8909]

Great job caption

[@andrewgeorge61]

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

[@Seadog132]

When the boat dropped the first time a little to much. It was because the crane operater realsed the brake a little to much. And all the squeking was that of the brakes not fully being realsed to get the boat to be lowered very slowly.

[@jamesparker6017]

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

[@KingmanRoss]

I have seen videos from crain/boat fails,glad this is not one.

[@GeorgeBonez]

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

[@kickstandoutdoors1624]

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

[@timh.1300]

Cool video !

[@bennyedmondson8919]

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

[@eleanorrouxel122]

Incredible video!!!!!!

[@joshcluff2]

They are about to Maxx it out!

[@srheams]

I would repair it but to the exact specs of the burn. Paint it like a shark, that’s what it looks like to me at least. But hats off to Alfred Montaner!

[@sanantoniocowboy82]

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

[@2011blueman]

Pretty sure that will buff right out.

[@lordfrazerirwin990]

Given it's size that tug/push boat is mega powerful.

[@flybyairplane3528]

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

[@mikedeubler1698]

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

[@DuimGregory]

This is incredible ty bro saw u @ BP was humbled

[@dianesaumure9729]

They should put ladders at the end of each dock, just for people falling in

[@roybm3124]

Now waiting for the Robalo to be on that barge.

[@timlehman47]

No problem for the crane it was not maxed out it is American made and as such it must be able to lift hold lower and brake. 1.5 times the stated load capacity by federal regulations.

[@samuelshearer6571]

Amazing, thanks

[@joycewilson7980]

I hope the passengers got off safely

[@williamjr79ify]

I wanna see another tug boat episode

[@wmmatthew83]

If you want see some really interesting things go to fleet boat horbor watch some barges be landed or put in toe

[@joshcluff2]

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