The 26.2-metre Falcon yacht UAI has been salvaged following a fire in Sunny Isles Marina in Miami, Florida. The incident occurred last month (6 June), with several sub-24-metre vessels and two personal watercraft also destroyed in the blaze.
Video footage shows the extent of damage following her removal from the marina, with UAI's flybridge and stern entirely blackened and melted.
According to local reports, authorities arrived at the scene at 5.00am to find the yacht fully engulfed in flames behind an apartment building. More than 25 units from the Miami Dade Fire Rescue battled the blaze, which had already begun to spread to two other vessels. They were assisted by personnel from Miami Fire Rescue, the U.S. Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife.
The area near the dock was swiftly evacuated, with the blaze brought under control by 7.30am.
The Falcon 86 is a 26.2-metre, traditional flybridge model built by Italian yard Falcon Yachts. Regarded as one of the most spacious in its size bracket, the flybridge has ample lounging space, a barbecue, a helm station and a large optional crane to carry water toys. Exterior design on the two-deck yacht is by Italian studio Stefano Righini, who is also a collaborator with Italian yards Benetti and Mangusta.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
BOAT International will update the story as it develops.
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