In November 2010, the folks at Yachting Monthly magazine bought a used 40-foot Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40. In the months that followed, they enthusiastically grounded her, capsized her, and broke her mast. The final chord was an explosion caused by a gas leak. All this was not for the purpose of mockery, but to write a series of informative reports for boaters on what to do when things go awry.
All atrocities on the yacht were strictly controlled by specialists and accompanied by consultation with experts.