Out-News new PYB section

[PowerYachtBlog]

is the new PowerYachtBlog section here putting the unhappy news from builders, engine manuf etc online
so if you have something to say just bring a picture and will do it for you....
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[AndieMac]

Don't know if this is fits the criteria or not.

On the Australian news last night a local yacht builder was charged with four counts of manslaughter, after the boat he built capsized in heavy seas, after the keel snapped off.

The incident happened back in 2002, but now this precedence has been set legally, the accountability factor for builders has moved up a notch.

The keel, obviously alloy, had a straight-edge break about 1/2 a metre (yard) from the hull bottom. The racing yacht had a long narrow dagger like keel.
Seemed like a curious place to put a weld point, given the amount of stress that would be taking place.

I know yachts have lost keels before, but how accountable have the builders been after the event?

 

[PowerYachtBlog]

I understand it is a sailing boat, so no
but thank you just the same
may be you can pass it on the SailingMag of YBW if they are interested