Witnesses Say Big Wake Responsible For Sinking Fort Lauderdale Food Boat

Jay's Sandbar Food Boat was on the Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal Waterway Sunday when it started to sink.

[@pattiabb3259]

He's got the right attitude, no life lost so no tragedy. He'll be able to recover his financial loss.

[@blackvirgo09]

How was that even legal to have looks like a death trap

[@MARKLINMAN1]

It’s Florida, ANYTHING Goes. 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@winstonmarajh991]

😀

[@dgronzega8073]

@@MARKLINMAN1 Busine$$ rules "Couldn' be insured"?

[@ralphholiman7401]

@@dgronzega8073 , yeah, that said it all.

[@fredgervinm.p.3315]

It is and he has no ins.

[@crackerbaitnmarine6867]

That’s most places in Florida Some boaters don’t care about there speed or wake especially at night they don’t understand what no wake means

[@kleinbiker1]

There speed? Where speed?

[@homeschooled5683]

What a positive attitude the owner has. Props to him! Glad all We’re safe

[@nickhill8612]

Props, boat lol

[@nickwinn]

It's a tragedy that the food boat is gone, now I've got to drag my ass down to publix and pick up subs before going to the sandbar.

[@aristianom]

Sucks or stop by 15th st and get taxed on food

[@nickwinn]

@@aristianom Any places you recommend that's open early enough to grab on the way to the sandbar? I try to be on the water before the boat ramp fills up.

[@Inamorata.367]

I'm sure someone has video of the boat which caused this.Hope they come forward so the police can file charges and the owner can hold him accountable in court.

[@railroad9000]

The driver of the boat causing the huge wake is responsible for any damage caused by his wake. It is not just a civil matter but criminal as well! I hope he/she is found!

[@railroad9000]

@Hunter Bidens Laptop 💻 I saw a later youtube news and apparently a pontoon broke off.

[@jamesa9lpiopatton419]

Only if it was a no wake zone

[@railroad9000]

@@jamesa9lpiopatton419 You are responsible for any damage your wake causes at anytime!

[@jamesa9lpiopatton419]

@@railroad9000 in a no wake yes everyone. Knows that I said not if he wasn't in one so u telling me if I'm hundred miles minding my business and a small boat runs into my wake in responsible I call bullshit

[@CandHMasonryInc]

@Hunter Bidens Laptop 💻 your responsible for your wake. you can be held liable for it. wether you think so or not.

[@zaphodsrealm1549]

Those damn 80 foot Viking sportsfishers doing 45 mph do generate a sizable wake...

[@mrmyth5846]

And no video of the boat speeding that kicked up the big wake? I find that unbelievable.

[@trae3290]

No wake is very important for reasons like this guys. Yes it looked like a floating dump but it’s like speeding in a school zone, those waves travel fast and hard still

[@nickauclair1477]

Top heavy dump on a barge.

[@garysnyder1064]

Heard he has no insurance. Who regulates these types of businesses? What a huge liability. He's lucky no one was injured or drowned

[@mia1shooter]

Stop spewing bs you "heard"

[@jeanettejack2152]

California regulates these types of businesses! We live Free-er here! STFU!

[@drjoshrogoff]

Can’t count on the public to follow the rules these days. The boat should have been built to withstand whatever wake.

[@markszyszkiewicz]

No. Your wrong. You're saying everyone has to abide by lawbreakers. So should you have to build a rollcage in your car to protect your family from drunk drivers or drag racing idiots?

[@niagarawarrior9623]

that stretch of water is clearly marked as a ' NO wake zone' anyone who has their boaters license must understand and respect that, it translates roughly to a licensed driver driving down the sidewalk, rules say you cant do that.

[@rhyoliteaquacade]

He may have a civil case against the captain of the boat that violated the no wake zone.

[@CandHMasonryInc]

@Hunter Bidens Laptop 💻 how long have you been boating?

[@egypthobby]

The food boat wasn't built that well, if you look at the bottom of the pontoon you can see the bottom wasn't very well secured. Not to mention a few videos showing the food boat in transit you can see the boat was on a lean and the water line was way too close to the deck. If he does sue the judge will through it out as the bat wasn't sea worthy

[@mtadams2009]

I spent a week at my family’s intercostal waterway home in Florida. Most boaters were fine but there was certainly no shortage of knuckleheads and I mean complete morons. I think I saw that food boat go by one day. The owner has a great attitude and his priorities in the right place. Much respect. I wish him the best.

[@dogfacesailor]

Witness stated she heard a "Pop" and the "outrigger" "started floating away." Marine Engineers might question the stability of the "Kitchen" vessel?

[@patmcbride9853]

I hope they get an engineer to volunteer their help so they don't have a weak substructure and poor ballasting next time. (Probably why it was "uninsurable".)

[@niagarawarrior9623]

hats off to the owner, he's seems to be a very collected, reasonable and decent person, i hope things work out for him.

[@cannonfodder6299]

If a wake did that, the boat was completely unsafe to begin with.

[@pulaski1]

Exactly! One wave, even a large one, should not cause one of the pontoons to break off.

[@jmartinez2735]

I respect how this owner handled all of this what a great business owner.

[@ryanfisher8597]

I loved that place!! Such good food

[@900stx7]

So it's happened before but business as usual ? Not a problem for anyone else but this thing flips over and sinks . Sounds like an accident waiting to happen.

[@festungkurland9804]

I have seen cuban rafts look more sea worthy lol

[@bbrcummins1984]

And this is why I don't boat in Florida anymore after 40 years, people move down here and only think of themselves.

[@joeuskert9569]

people come from everywhere and buy a boat and have no idea about operating a boat

[@CandHMasonryInc]

amen brother

[@sv5799]

Did anyone else notice the extra Blue 55 Gallon drums strapped under the floor structure between the 2 Pontoons ? I'm glad no one was hurt but it was overloaded hence why they added flotation! It was listing in the photo prior to it capsizing..

[@lookatit.4925]

A wake by another boat is all it took that boat was a death trap from day 1. Why is this the only boat down 🤔

[@forestdweller512]

These employees lives mattered

[@robertscharfe9879]

I’m glad he has friends that are helping him out just get his business back up again that be so great the owner sounds like a real nice guy

[@travisk5589]

Word around town is that the Blue Top Legend took it out.

[@jamminwrenches860]

BTL was just following and jumping the huge wake. Her boat is too small to make a large wake.

[@travisk5589]

@@jamminwrenches860 Thanks for the clarification. I knew that they were involved but probably not responsible.

[@markb1764]

that is a stretch to refer to that piece of construction as a boat

[@casperlokz8348]

Sorry for you business man I like your positive attitude, I’m sure you will be out there again by next summer 🙏🏼

[@bigjay6743]

That boat was one wave away from the pontoon snapping off and sinking. By the looks of it it needed some attention a long time ago.

[@ratcat2096]

Looked Top Heavy from the beginning ? To much Weight ? Don’t Blame The Wave Top Heavy was The Problem

[@snookysnax]

now everyone is a maritime engineer, it was a floating roach coach for chrissake, not a sea going cruise liner.

[@festungkurland9804]

that thing was one sea turtle nibble from falling apart anyway. the zipties finally gave way.

[@brettsurrett4596]

The way that monstrosity looked, the wind could have blown it over.......... just dangerous. No wonder it couldn't be insured.

[@kleinbiker1]

No mention of how people are supposed to be responsible for the damage their boat wake causes??

[@mrfingers4737]

Sounds like he had a hunk of junk in the water.

[@S.V.TeFiti]

surprised it floated that long......

[@akbychoice]

Poorly designed, did this actually get CG approval?

[@fredgervinm.p.3315]

Betcha lot of folks are glad to see it go...

[@kittyztigerz]

that boat was rusted im sure that bolt snapped cause wholes things rolls side way and sinked and yes wave put too much stressing on bolt cause it snap plus it already old and rusted it never pull out of water for safety inspection check that reason already sinked

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Find the boat causing the wake. They are responsible for the damage.

[@dennisduffy5678]

Was that Fred sandfords boat lol 😂 a piece of junk 😳

[@Srqbay]

Every boat is responsible for the damage that it's wake does. Whoever hit you with that wake is responsible for your loss

[@mr.zonzini]

Well said. Financial loss

[@juliaweber212]

That must've been a big wave

[@randaltotten9358]

You've got to pay attention for a large wakes especially in Florida film them because a few minutes later the boat is gone and the wake is hitting you and they are responsible for the damage but you must have proof

[@rgarri6396]

Looks like floating trash, this is why we have inspections! Who failed at this?

[@Srqbay]

There is a boat just like that for sale here in Sarasota

[@majikglustik9704]

Thank God noone was hurt.

[@Howrider65]

How could they put such a piece of junk on the water??

[@tadroid3858]

What a cool owner!

[@billydankert1764]

Maybe spend more than 300 dollar's on the next boat and make it sea worthe! Lol

[@richardcoram1562]

Oh, hell no! That boat was way top heavy, and the outrigger was likely stressed out and snapped.

[@rllr1117]

I mean, if I'm being honest, it sounds like the real problem is that the boat was in disrepair

[@JaydubyaX]

It was only a matter of time til that thing was gonna break...whether it was a big wake today or a small wake 3 weeks fr now. That thing was not of sound construction. Luğ ugh it ccky nobody was hurt. Imho

[@tomsreviews238]

Ridiculous unstable vessels like that should be inspected and refused to operate until safety standards are met.

[@trentkarmann]

Several boats that frequent the ICW are unstable in 4 ft wakes, how about the dummy that caused it be held responsible??

[@tomsreviews238]

@@trentkarmann I think there are several parties involved that should be brought to justice.

[@claudehopper9813]

Sorry but it looked like a homebuilt floating pile . It was obviously unseaworthy a properly designed vessel has "righting motion " and should be able to withstand a large wake without turning turtle .

[@fishydubsfishing6516]

That looks like a dump they were actually serving food out of that you got to be kidding me where is the health inspector at

[@gravitystorm61158]

A Man of good sense. Maybe not such a good boat builder. Length to Beam standard is 3:1 . But your boat was Pontoon. Most weight above the waterline. More ballast below waterline to give some foundation. Or, be tied to pier. Version 2.0 will correct everything but a moron running too fast in a moorage/ramp zone. Anything faster than idle should get him/her a ticket and USCG recertification. And pay damages.

[@juliaweber212]

Shame on the boat driver speeding they should paid for the mess

[@natekeaggmail]

Too bad they can’t figure out who caused the wake because that person would be financially responsible for the damage that they caused

[@danpp6175]

If people can't read while boating imagine how they be with car they need to lose boat cars and not be allowed to drive anything for 10 years and must take driver course for a full year b4 getting back license

[@suzypos4571]

People need to slow down.. glad all are okay.

[@riverakers]

Did anyone catch the boat on video that caused the wake?

[@billpayne8344]

MA-ga MA-ga MA-ga

[@TheCalifornian]

Top heavy, no ballast, poorly constructed.

[@email4664]

The problem with America is the people

[@znrctrnn]

More flotation, less weight, might have helped.

[@dalereal7211]

Keep the food trucks off the water not sea worthy

[@TRUMPMAGAPatriotUSA1]

Rats need a bath every now and then…

[@winstonmarajh991]

😀

[@juliaweber212]

That sad

[@streetlegalsprintcar]

Hooptie

[@sflotr]

Another instance of a food business being attacked and/or destroyed. Let’s Go Brandon!

[@coffeedollsvp]

Write off

[@jamesa9lpiopatton419]

Big wake or that boat was over the weight limit that made it unstable get it right

[@franklinpatterson3693]

It happened because it wasn't built right, Quit blaming someone else.

[@SantosRiveraPR75]

😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆

[@d.h.601]

shide

[@dennisduffy5678]

Was that Fred sandfords boat lol 😂 a piece of junk 😳