Posted on 07/26/2018 10:15:17 AM PDT by Red Badger
A $40 million yacht owned by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was reportedly untied from the dock at a northern Ohio marina and set adrift.
The captain of the 163-foot yacht, named "Seaquest," called the Huron Police Department early Sunday morning when the crew realized the boat was floating in the Huron Boat Basin, The Toledo Blade reported.
The yacht hit a dock, causing between $5,000 and $10,000 in damage, the newspaper added, citing a police report.
Investigators are hoping surveillance footage will show who untied the yacht from the dock.
It is one of 10 boats owned by DeVos and her family, according to the newspaper.
It is unclear why the Michigan family's boat was in northern Ohio, the Blade noted.
DeVos is one of the wealthiest members of President Trumps Cabinet.
Business Insider reported in February that DeVos and her husband, former Amway CEO Dick DeVos, have an estimated net worth around $1.3 billion.
I can, how is that any different than a 40 million dollar Church? Or the enormous cathedrals, vatican’s, Etc? Why do you think Jesus hates good boats?
What do you mean by that?
I seem to remember some verbiage in there about reserving judgement to God.
The 40M yacht keeps middle class skilled folks employed. Something to keep in mind.
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Speaking of which, back in the 90’s, Fed Gov put on a luxury tax on expensive cars and boats. the result was a loss of over 100,000 jobs in the boat building industry out of 600,000 total.
https://www.nytimes.com/1991/01/03/opinion/l-boat-luxury-tax-drives-an-industry-aground-926091.html
“It is unclear why the Michigan family’s boat was in northern Ohio, the Blade noted.”
Because Ohio isnt a different country, and the Great Lakes are connected?
Thats what Marx said.
Lazarus was Betsy DeVos rich for that day and age. He was Jesus’s closest friend other than the apostles.
Need to join a cult?
:)
Also, the maintenance costs on these vessels run about 10% of their worth yearly. Everbody wins, crew and skilled workers.
I wouldn't trust a journalist with an agenda to put a proper price, description or definition on anything.
I can't see anyone who is able to walk on water needing a boat.......
Refer to Commandment X.
I got “the talk” in the 70’s from a couple who were friends with my wife as they were returning from west Michigan.
Scary.
The yacht hit a dock, causing between $5,000 and $10,000 in damage, the newspaper added, citing a police report.
5-10k damage?
coulda been a docking light?
If DeVos is tithing to the Lord in some way, such as to the Salvation Army or to her church, and otherwise being generous, I don’t think God will mind if she has that boat. However, should God call her to get rid of the boat, she should do it post-haste.
As far as the vandals go, they might be some of Mad Max’s fans.
Even one commie senator figured that out.
I wish the others could.
$10,000 in repairs will keep a few contractors fed.
Looks nice.
We are going to need more CO2 to partially offset the reduced solar output of late.
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