Tim Allen’s yacht forces Michigan marina to close after gallons of fuel spill
06.07.2022 - 18:11
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A northern Michigan marina was temporarily closed over the Fourth of July weekend after Tim Allen’s yacht leaked fuel into the water. Northport Village Marina Harbormaster Bill Rosemurgy told the Traverse City Record-Eagle the spill was first reported late Sunday afternoon. Rosemurgy said the spill is mostly contained within the marina, which remained closed until Monday evening.
According to Leelanau Township Fire Chief Hugh Cook, the leak stemmed from a fuel filter issue on the boat which caused diesel to spill into the yacht’s engine compartment. After the compartment was filled with fuel, the bilge pump dumped the fuel out into the marina. The actor, a native of Birmingham, Michigan, admitted that the fuel filter gasket popped while he was rounding the corner of Omena Bay.
Allen said he was not aware of the leak until it was pointed out to him. Cook confirmed that "I don’t think he had any idea what was going on." As the boat owner, Tim Allen is responsible for covering the cleanup costs. (Getty Images) "I felt very uncomfortable closing the harbor down for everybody," the former "Home Improvement" star admitted.
The 69-year-old estimated that 11 gallons of fuel spilled into the harbor. However, Rosemurgy suspected that the number is closer to 30 gallons. He noted that while it may not sound like much, diesel fuel can spread faster because it is more oily in comparison to gasoline.
One eyewitness claimed she saw several dead ducklings, as well as carp and pike in the marina. However, Cook said he does not believe the spill has affected wildlife in the area. A beach and a playground south of the marina were closed on Monday as well after fuel washed up on shore.
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