Missing yacht found sunk off Green Island

[snoop1130]

Missing yacht found sunk off Green Island
Kongleaphy Keam

PHUKET: -- A 50-foot sailing yacht reported missing yesterday morning was discovered run aground off an island between Phuket and Phi Phi.

Somboon Chooseng, the owner of Anemone, reported that the yacht had gone missing from Phi Phi Don on Wednesday night, confirmed Phuket Marine Police Chief Panya Chaichana.

Within 45 minutes of the report being filed, Krabi Marine Police discovered the partially sunk boat off Koh Keaw (Green Island).

Full Story: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Missing-yacht-found-sunk-off-Green-Island/62948?desktopversion

-- Phuket Gazette 2016-01-22

[LivinginKata]

I hope he has a good marine insurance policy ...

[NamKangMan]

A couple of Burmese guys with buckets should set her right again.

[steven100]

50ft .... worth maybe 40-50k depending on it's age & whether it was a top end yacht or medium quality.

At a guess, I would say he wouldn't have any insurance as boat insurance is expensive and many thai's cannot afford it.

Edited January 22, 2016 by steven100

[lovelomsak]

Is this the same boat that yesterday was reported as a chartered vessel That drifted away while the captain was taking passengers to shore?

[LivinginKata]

Is this the same boat that yesterday was reported as a chartered vessel That drifted away while the captain was taking passengers to shore?

I think it must be the same yacht . One report by Phuket News and the other bu Phuket Gazette.

[cornishcarlos]

50ft .... worth maybe 40-50k depending on it's age & whether it was a top end yacht or medium quality.

At a guess, I would say he wouldn't have any insurance as boat insurance is expensive and many thai's cannot afford it.

What a ridiculous comment..

If someone can afford a 50ft yacht, chances are they can afford the insurance.. Thai, Oz, Brit, Chinese, doesn't matter !!

Stick to cobra comments

[steven100]

50ft .... worth maybe 40-50k depending on it's age & whether it was a top end yacht or medium quality.

At a guess, I would say he wouldn't have any insurance as boat insurance is expensive and many thai's cannot afford it.

What a ridiculous comment..

If someone can afford a 50ft yacht, chances are they can afford the insurance.. Thai, Oz, Brit, Chinese, doesn't matter !!

Stick to cobra comments

well smartarse ... I have since found out that he didn't have complete insurance so I guess you can eat you humble pie alone tonight !!

[cornishcarlos]

50ft .... worth maybe 40-50k depending on it's age & whether it was a top end yacht or medium quality.

At a guess, I would say he wouldn't have any insurance as boat insurance is expensive and many thai's cannot afford it.

What a ridiculous comment..

If someone can afford a 50ft yacht, chances are they can afford the insurance.. Thai, Oz, Brit, Chinese, doesn't matter !!

Stick to cobra comments

well smartarse ... I have since found out that he didn't have complete insurance so I guess you can eat you humble pie alone tonight !!

No pie for me... It was a ridiculous comment whether he has insurance or not...

[steelepulse]

50ft .... worth maybe 40-50k depending on it's age & whether it was a top end yacht or medium quality.

At a guess, I would say he wouldn't have any insurance as boat insurance is expensive and many thai's cannot afford it.

Are you sure about your evaluations there junior? I've looked at plenty of cats and other vessels in the mid 40's range and I can guarantee you that you are a few hundred thousand short of what they are trading for.

[Searat7]

Properly anchoring a yacht can be tricky. Use of some chain is important (all chain is better) and the anchor line should be long enough to allow for tide changes.

[maoro2013]

If the yacht is 50 ft it could be worth any amount of money your guess is ridiculous.

My 38ft boat is worth about 100,000AUD.

[SOTIRIOS]

....wonder what that is all about...really.....

[MockingJay]

A boat is like a huge, black vortex in the middle of the ocean where you simply throw all your money in until you are finally broke.

[TheKnave]

Two happiest days in a boat owner's life:

The day he buys it, and the day he sells it...

[thaidrew]

Sold my 46' cat for A$170,000, but same size can go fo $1m up.

[steven100]

50ft .... worth maybe 40-50k depending on it's age & whether it was a top end yacht or medium quality.

At a guess, I would say he wouldn't have any insurance as boat insurance is expensive and many thai's cannot afford it.

Are you sure about your evaluations there junior? I've looked at plenty of cats and other vessels in the mid 40's range and I can guarantee you that you are a few hundred thousand short of what they are trading for.

yeah maybe your right steele. That's alot of loot for yacht to be sittin on rocks.

[jaywalker]

Spent $240K on my 42' cat.

[tuanku]

50ft .... worth maybe 40-50k depending on it's age & whether it was a top end yacht or medium quality.

At a guess, I would say he wouldn't have any insurance as boat insurance is expensive and many thai's cannot afford it.

More like 100K (US) plus for anything in seaworthy condition - course it's not worth that now! Good opportunity for salvage as the boat is abandoned and sunk. Salvor should be able to claim the full value of the wreck.

[beechbum]

The best boats are "Other peoples boats"!!

[jaywalker]

The best boats are "Other peoples boats"!!

Felix Dennis says (magazine magnate - Maxim etc..)

If it flies, floats or fornicates...you should just rent the plane, the boat the...Up2U.

[Ulic]

Anchoring, every sailor/owner, boat captain has a nightmare story or two, close call. I feel sorry for the owner.

[wabothai]

50ft .... worth maybe 40-50k depending on it's age & whether it was a top end yacht or medium quality.

At a guess, I would say he wouldn't have any insurance as boat insurance is expensive and many thai's cannot afford it.

What a ridiculous comment..

If someone can afford a 50ft yacht, chances are they can afford the insurance.. Thai, Oz, Brit, Chinese, doesn't matter !!

Stick to cobra comments

well smartarse ... I have since found out that he didn't have complete insurance so I guess you can eat you humble pie alone tonight !!

I love the way you English express yourselves.

[steven100]

I love the way you English express yourselves. ....

You should have said ' I love the way your English is expressed ...

[bluebluewater]

A little paint and a little putty . . . .

[swerver]

A boat is like a huge, black vortex in the middle of the ocean where you simply throw all your money in until you are finally broke.

Boat like a car are the most expensive items you can buy. Not their purchase price but their drop in value the moment after you did buy either one.

Example: I did buy a 800 hundred thousand Top of the Line car 6-years ago, I'm lucky to be able to get 200 thousand now as a used car. And this cas is still in showroom condition because I'm not a Thai I'm an European automotive maintenance engineer, fifty years experience.