V 20 Popsicle

[inaforty]

Just got back from taking a ride to the water front.
Sadly I saw this frozen V 20!!

[Destroyer]

Just proves what I've said many times.... Some people just should not be allowed to own a boat.

[inaforty]

Destroyer,
You sure are 100% correct!

[phatdaddy]

Gotta ask, is this boat a total loss. I have zero knowledge of what the ramifications of this action is. I realize the ice will expand and put pressure on the hull. Also notice it is an I/O, so is that toast also. Is there any chance the ice will just melt and all is good, or is this the way it sits until spring.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

Gotta ask, is this boat a total loss. I have zero knowledge of what the ramifications of this action is. I realize the ice will expand and put pressure on the hull. Also notice it is an I/O, so is that toast also. Is there any chance the ice will just melt and all is good, or is this the way it sits until spring.

Like all things in life, there are just too many variables to fully understand the ramifications until a full inspection is done. How much pressure was put on the hull, how thick was the ice, was the I/O up or down, etc.

But since the engine was obviously not drained, the chances of a cracked block are pretty good. The vinyl upholstery will probably be cracked, water will have found it's way into the foam, etc, etc. I mean, it's possible that she escaped without any damage, but highly unlikely. Such a waste.

[inaforty]

I bet this boat was left/abandoned at the marina. The owner of the marina will have to go through the proper channels to get a clear title to junk it or sell it.

[wellcraftv20step]

Their are other words that come to mind but I'll just say Senseless,

[SkunkBoat]

it will sink as soon as the ice melts enough

[cfelton]

That's terrible! How could anybody let that happen? Where's it located?

[jvitiel]

Not good to leave the docks in either...