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Pirates! We board a wrecked and abandoned yacht
5 October 2023 · 14 min · 123K views · Coco Plum Island, Belize
What this video covers
The crew of Doodles motors 27 miles along the coast of Belize to inspect the Taz Amas, a 93-foot yacht abandoned and grounded since a November 2022 hurricane.5:33 The vessel, which previously chartered for $31,000 per week, shows significant signs of scavenging, including the removal of lifelines, electronics, and interior fixtures.9:12 Inspection of the bow reveals a windlass ripped from its mount, with the cast-iron base fractured, suggesting the anchor gear failed under extreme force during the storm.10:52 The crew anchors Doodles nearby and accesses the wreck via dinghy to document the damage.6:35 After the inspection, the crew motor-sails to the Placencia Yacht Club, where they dock for the evening.11:55 The wreck remains on the shoreline, likely abandoned by its owner due to the high costs of salvage and disposal.9:53
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