Boat over-turned Caloundra Bar

[deefa66]

Does anyone know about boat over-turning on Caloundra bar this morning?

I know there were 2 onboard and they got to shore safely, heard they had motor problems on their way across with a bit of swell rolling in.:'(

Boat was dragged in near Kings Beach groin, some gear salvaged, then righted by some helping hands , man handled back towards Happy Valley, where it was towed back inside bar by Coast Gaurd.

Must have been fairly good early, then picked up as a couple of small tinnies came back in as a couple of larger ones were heading out.

At least boat was insured and everyone okay!

Good work by those who helped out:)

Cheers Deefa

[Keechie]

saw the end of it happen with the people being rescued and boat floating back to shore. saw them tow the boat back in as i was fishing on the boardwalk, seemed pretty smashed up.

[Marlin_Mike]

Had a pic and small write up in this mornings Sunday Mail

[Wahoo]

was it a cat?

[Keechie]

nah, looked like a 4m or so half cab

[deefa66]

Photos added

[Camo]

It looks like a Quintrex or similar, they have a nasty tendency of broaching in a following or quartering sea. It's something to be aware of, and if you're smart you don't chance it if the weather is crap like today.

[Marlin_Mike]

Cabin looks a little like a savage

[Getout]

Conditions don't look very inviting for a crossing on that bar!!

[deefa66]

It is a Quinnie

[TimiBoy]

Interesting in all the pics you can't tell it's an E-TEC!;D;D;D;D

Cheers,

Tim