The Overturned Hudson River Boat Is A High Performance Boat Called The Stimulus Money

The blue and white 2020 model jet boat, which is registered to Waretown, New Jersey, according to police records, is a high-performance boat that can reach 30 mph in 4.3 seconds and is capable of reaching nearly 52 mph, according to boattest.com. It was not immediately clear how the boat got its name or if the owner bought it using stimulus checks issued by former President Donald Trump during the COVID-19 pandemic. The boat that overturned in the Hudson River was a Yamaha AR240 registered in New Jersey. Kevin C. Downs for The New York Post Julian Vasquez, 7, and Lindelia Vasquez, 50, died in the boating accident. water after the boat capsized. NY Waterway via AP Twelve people were on board at the time of the accident. NY Waterway via AP Passengers on top of overturned boat during rescue effort. Henry Kaden via StoryfulFirst Responds with the rescued boat passengers at the pier. Matthew McDermott On Tuesday afternoon, a group of at least 12 people were aboard the 24-foot pleasure boat for a charter trip with family and friends when it capsized around 2:45 p.m., fatally trapping Julian Vasquez, 7, and Lindelia Vasquez, 50. under. Three others were left in critical condition as a result of the incident. Their current conditions are not immediately clear. The boat, which is built for water sports, costs about $59,000 and can accommodate 12 passengers with a weight limit of 2,698 pounds, according to a listing on Hardcore Marine. The vessel was named Stimulus Money and was registered out of Waretown, New Jersey. Kevin C. Downs for The New York PostThe Yamaha AR240 can reach 52 mph. Yamaha It is unclear if the boat was purchased using stimulus checks issued in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.William C. Lopez/NYPOST It is equipped with a removable dining table, modular seat cushions, drink holders, adjustable captain’s chair, touchscreen navigation system, speakers and Bluetooth capabilities. The overturned model features a standard compass, depth gauge, electronic speedometer and fuel management system.
Additional reporting by Joe Marino