Sinking Luxury Yacht Repairs Are Worse Then ....

[@WillFixThat]

How long do you think its going to take to do all these repairs? Do you think its worth it to repair the yacht? 🤔 Also consider availability of trying to buy another one ...

[@lesb3481]

in these days of fragile supply chains, component shortages, labor shortages, rising inflation, etc., etc., repairing this boat in a cost efficient and timely manner is likely to be highly problematic. From the standpoint of getting the owner back on the water, repairing this boat or ordering a new one from the factory will no doubt, take a very long time. If he can negotiate a settlement with the insurance company, which would allow a similar used replacement boat to be purchased and sell the present boat, that might end up being the best course of action for all concerned.

[@WillFixThat]

@@lesb3481 you are absolutely right with everything you mentioned. Its a struggle boat around here trying to get parts, labor etc.

[@worldjoes1]

I think it's a total loss. Too expensive to repair

[@WillFixThat]

@@worldjoes1 it’s going to be costly.

[@lesb3481]

It's ridiculous that a 72 ft boat has such an inaccessible engine room. I won't own a boat, if I can't walk around the engine(s), have at least almost standing headroom and a way to get major components in/out of the boat without resorting to sawing a big hole. To me, the quality of the construction and the accessibility for maintenance is much more important than making impractical sacrifices for the styling of the boat. Thanks for the video!👍

[@WillFixThat]

Love this .... so true about the inaccessible areas. This is going to be interesting how they figure to repair it! We've sent it North.

[@johnfkeating]

So grateful for your channel. Blessings to you and your family.

[@WillFixThat]

Appreciate the feedback John … share us with your friends! 👍

[@johnfkeating]

@@WillFixThat will do. Going to be leaving a feedback with your local online stuff for your business!!! Only 5 stars!!!

[@WillFixThat]

@@johnfkeatingawesome thank you … look up Mobile Marine Key West thats us!

[@WillFixThat]

John not sure if you did leave the stars at any rate just wanted to make sure we said thank you if we missed it!

[@billsrq1788]

This has been the hottest summer I've ever seen in the past 60 years. Hello from Siesta Key Florida

[@WillFixThat]

Hi Bill .... its been unbearable hard to work in these conditions. Even with shade, fans and water. A few days we only worked about 6 hours and one day the guys started at 6am. 🙃

[@mrbuda944]

I could watch your video’s all day

[@WillFixThat]

You make us blush …. Thank you for the kind words! It’s not easy believe me! 🙏

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great episode! Thanks for sharing!👍👍

[@WillFixThat]

Thanks for watching it’s been a challenge for this beauty… she’s now up north for repairs!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

@@WillFixThat 👍👍

[@cgirl111]

That's like a 250 mile tow offshore. Some people have too much money.

[@WillFixThat]

They were only 12 miles away.

[@neilwharton720]

Most boats I’ve worked on have panels above the engines that are removable also sometimes on the flybridge as well if not it’s out through the aft deck doors with a crane 👍, also I’d be surprised if the insurance pay out, I’ve seen cases like this before and they will cover the part that caused the damage but not substantial damage in other words they will pay for new shaft seals but nothing else.

[@WillFixThat]

Thanks for sharing ... we will see in the coming weeks. Insurance is always a tricky thing in the last few years seems they keep making it harder to collect!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Some of these "engine"rooms are so cumbersome to get things done in wow! More like engine cabinets!🤣😂🤣😂👍👍

[@WillFixThat]

Exactly did you see Matt trying to squeeze into the area under the engine … crazy how tight!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

@@WillFixThat 👍👍

[@scottcounts4185]

Do you have shirts that are for sale?? I will be in key west in September.

[@WillFixThat]

Yes we have shirts just below the video that you can order .... that have the Will Fix That logo on it! Thanks for asking! Hopefully its cooler when you come.

[@hmbld1]

What is a tide marine seal?

[@WillFixThat]

It’s a brand of a shaft seal.

[@fg146]

I hope they had really good insurance.

[@WillFixThat]

This is definitely when you want it!

[@keptman25]

Instead of cutting out the floor to remove the sea keepers, can you cut thru the side of the hull?

[@WillFixThat]

Hate to see the sides cut but we’ll see what they figure out! We’ve sent the boat north.

[@lawnmowerman25]

​@@WillFixThatAs in to another yard?

[@WillFixThat]

@@lawnmowerman25 yes we just don’t have the manpower for such a big project … we struggled for a few weeks trying to get people to come here to give us estimates! Matt & the owner determined it was best to tow it north. Video coming soon it just left last week.

[@keptman25]

@@WillFixThat just trying to think outside the box. :)

[@WillFixThat]

@@keptman25 Yes we have to think outside the box all the time .... thanks for sharing.... we will see what they figure out!

[@snapper2784]

That deck will come out, just need a chainsaw.🤣

[@WillFixThat]

You got that right. Afraid it’s not meant to be removed 🥴

[@lb7wade518]

Why don’t these boats have a “wet box” around these bearings and have pumps in that box??

[@WillFixThat]

Unfortunately it wasn't built that way ... 🙄

[@lb7wade518]

Do they have systems on other boats to prevent a catastrophic failure like this?

[@WillFixThat]

@@lb7wade518 nope not really unfortunately!

[@scottmaz4063]

If he has the money and loves the boat his call. Me get the insurance money and buy a new one.

[@WillFixThat]

If insurance pays right .... a new boat takes a long time to get .... yes owner has to figure it out! Everyone loves their home away from home 😂

[@martinbowers852]

cut the side out of it, if it was steel or aluminum, i would not hesitate, not a fiber glass guy so maybe not a good idea

[@WillFixThat]

Yeah we will see … one hole might not be enough unfortunately! 🥴

[@rcrogers6]

C4

[@WillFixThat]

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[@TheSunseeker007]

Already the idea of a boat where you can not lift the deck is a typical stupid European concept. (You are right making the hatch bigger is probably the most effective way) The time ,effort and money on the 72 foot Yacht will eventually surpass the overall market sale value of 2.5 Million adding 1 Million to fix her =3.5 Million = Loss 1 Million Dollars. Regarding the supply situation worldwide in terms of delivery delays (Shipping from Europe to the US) the 72 foot will produce a massive bill in terms of stand and wait (stop an go in beetween jobs) .

[@WillFixThat]

Unfortunately she still hasn’t returned to KW yet …. Maybe the next few months!

[@Smokkedandslammed]

Meh, get a few dremels fired up, youll be done in no time!

[@WillFixThat]

How are you using your dremel on this project?