Yeah, I got the news from Luke and Katherine around noon today.
Totally bummed about this.
Totally bummed about this.
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I heard Luke's boat neptunus from shellback scuba sunk today. I'm super bummed. I still have prepaid dives, but most of all, Luke runs a great op.
I was told he beached it and everyone was ok. It sunk while being towed my seatow.
Hopefully... He just did an expensive transmission repair a few weeks ago. I imagine all his electrical is shot. What else goes wrong with a boat that goes under?Hopefully they can raise it, repair it, clean it up and return it to service. I was on the boat once when it was Tony's boat, but not since he sold it to Luke. I've not dived with Luke, but he has a huge fanbase and is obviously an outstanding captain. Hoping he can get it back in service without too much trouble and expense.
If not, does anyone have the numbers for the new artificial reef??Hopefully they can raise it, repair it, clean it up and return it to service.
{speculation} When he bought the boat, the buyer usually hauls it out for a bottom inspection. Tap on all parts of the hull and listen for soft spots. Because it was so recent, I'd be shocked if it was anything with a hull cracking. But so much water you have to beach it(?)>> My guess would be an exhaust R.U.D. since it's usually a 4-5"diameter hose/pvc {\speculation}.. What else goes wrong with a boat that goes under?
Let me try rephrasing my question. You have a boat that sinks. You recover it. What all needs to be repaired besides electrical? Is the engine lost?{speculation} When he bought the boat, the buyer usually hauls it out for a bottom inspection. Tap on all parts of the hull and listen for soft spots. Because it was so recent, I'd be shocked if it was anything with a hull cracking. But so much water you have to beach it(?)>> My guess would be an exhaust R.U.D. since it's usually a 4-5"diameter hose/pvc {\speculation}.
I'm still crestfallen about Captain Luke's unfortunate situation with the Neptunus but I'm fired up to dive again with Captain Alex at Narcosis.
Let me try rephrasing my question. You have a boat that sinks. You recover it. What all needs to be repaired besides electrical? Is the engine lost?