But, according to a sworn statement, Johnathan Hillstrand only suggested it in order to “help out” the deckhand. Later, at the trial, Andy himself admitted that his preoccupation with the game was the “gross dereliction of duty.”Īfter the shocking injury, Captain Johnathan tried to convince the injured crabber to claim this injury was due to fishing. Yet, it was revealed that he told Beaver to shoot off the firecracker at Captain Bill’s boat. But, he was preoccupied with a Seattle Seahawks NFL playoff game. Captain Andy was at the helm of the F/V Time Bandit at the time. The injured crabber’s attorney blamed the boat’s captain for negligence. Thankfully, he has regained the use of his hand. This injury was so severe, he had to undergo multiple reconstructive surgeries. This shattered Zielinski’s right hand and forearm. While he was holding a launcher, a Time Bandit-brand firecracker exploded. He was aiming at Wild Bill’s then-boat, The F/V Cape Caution when the disaster struck. In 2017, Seattle PI reported that former F/V Time Bandit deckhand, David “Beaver” Zielinski suffered a life-changing injury while onboard the Hillstrand’s crab boat in 2013. T ime Bandit Deckhand Sued Hillstrands, Won $1.4 Million Then, there is the question of why it is on the market in the first place? Many fans have long discussed a lawsuit against the Hillstrands as the reason they need to make that money. It is not clear if they plan on taking the boat off of the market. The boat has been for sale for well over a year. This includes the galley, berths and four of the staterooms. The Deadliest Catch fishermen’s asking price is still a curious $2,888,888.īuilt in 1991, the 113’x28’x7′ crab fishing boat has had several updates. Is the F/V Time Bandit still for sale? According to a Dock Street Brokers listing, the boat is still for sale. Below Neal’s videos of the F/V Time Bandit, fans carefully shared their excitement.ĭave Kolean wrote, “You guys better be back on Deadliest Catch. Neal Hillstrand!!! We miss you!” Patrick Griffin wrote, “Time Bandit fishing?” And almost in disbelief, Doug Sherman wrote, “The Time Bandit is back?” Is The Time Bandit Still For Sale?
Deadliest Catch Fans Hope Hillstrands Are Returning to Discovery Showĭevoted Deadliest Catch fans are hoping that the return of the F/V Time Bandit, with the Hillstrands, means that they will be returning to the Discovery show for Season 17. This is leading to a lot of speculation and fanfare. Everyone is posting photos of the famed boat and sharing them on social media. But, it is clear that the family is quite excited. Is the F/V Time Bandit going out fishing again?īetter yet, will Discovery cameras be on the crab boat? He is buying a whole lotta food and supplies in Dutch Harbor.
Neal Hillstrand, the youngest of the three brothers has been filming Facebook Livestreams.
According to Neal Hillstrand’s new wife Sugayle Geissler, the F/V Time Bandit was in Homer, Alaska. The F/V Time Bandit is out of retirement. The Time Bandit In Dutch Harbor, Will It Be On Deadliest Catch Season 17?ĭeadliest Catch fans are starting to notice something pretty big happening on social media. And, it looks like it is getting ready to go out fishing.ĭoes this mean that the F/V Time Bandit is going return to the Discovery show? This is what we know now. The Hillstrand’s famed crab fishing boat is in Dutch Harbor. Deadliest Catch fans who have missed the F/V Time Bandit may feel some happy anticipation.
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