TowBoatUS San Diego Raises Sunken Boat just Days After It is Launched

What turned out to be the beginning of a fun filled year of boating turned into a nightmare for one boat owner on Friday. Just days after a new motor was installed and the boat launched and placed in a slip for use in San Diego Bay, The boat suddenly and with no obvious reason sank in its slip. The owner had driven the boat the day before on a shakedown cruise then tied it up in its new slip at the Chula Vista Marina. Reports were that boat was floating at 5 am that morning and sank around 9 am. Vessel Assist San Diego arrived with a salvage team of Captains Rob Butler, Tony Olson, and Travis Basom.   Continue reading →