During the sixties private boats started popping up on lakes and waterway making boating an American favorite for relaxing on the water, fishing , or just sightseeing. Most if not all of these boats were made out of Wood. Made from high quality wood and hand craftsmanship they were built to last a life time, or so the builder thought. The late sixties brought a new type of boat Fiberglass. Continue reading →
The first major winter storm sinks several boats while flooding local streets. It was reported that over 8 inches of rain fell in areas of San Diego flooding several roads and business. Vessel Assist San Diego responded to almost a dozen sinking or sunken boats. “Boaters really need to respect the volume 8 inches of rain and the effect it has on a boat.” Robert Butler, President of Vessel Assist San Diego, Says “Boaters need to prepare for storms with their boats.” Continue reading →
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 →