Genius or Stupidity?

pharmhand3 · May 24, 2010

OK... going into this, it seemed like a really redneck thing to do. I had just finished washing the interior of my boat, when it dawned on my that the bow was not pitched high enough to drain properly. I searched the house for some timber to use raise the bow, but had no such luck. Then I saw it in my garage... gee.. do yah think that would work?

So tell me... is this the dumbest thing you've ever seen, or an act of sheer genius? Either way, its got to be my greatest redneck moment in my life to date!!

ScottinAZ · May 24, 2010

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crude, but effective comes to mind. Hey if it works, and the ram doesnt bleed off all of a sudden (it shouldnt) then all will be good.

sbooy42 · May 24, 2010

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redneck, or genius heck it worked .....I'd write it up as good thinking

haulnazz15 · May 24, 2010

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I've used our engine hoist for a myriad of non-designed things. We use it to lift the front of our tractor all the time when we remove the belly mower or service something. Used it as a frame-puller to straighten out a bend bumper, too. There's all sorts of good uses for an engine hoist!

mattb1974 · May 24, 2010

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pharmhand3 said:
Either way, its got to be my greatest redneck moment in my life to date!!

So I take it you never bit a hole in the side of a can of beer while gulping all of its contents within 1 second

QC · May 24, 2010

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Heck I have used my floor jack for the same AND used it as the front wheel . . .

Works for me!

moi · May 24, 2010

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I vote genius.........

Lrider · May 24, 2010

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You have to be a Genius - you own a boat

Sikiguya · May 24, 2010

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Were you sitting out there watching your handiwork while eating out of your matching cool whip bowls?

Or is a mutual fund is when you and your buddies are having fun on your boat?

You might be a redneck.

I vote genius as long as it is stable. By the way, is the guy still holding your beer when you thought of this?

642mx · May 24, 2010

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That's a great idea!

dave11 · May 24, 2010

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Using what is available.

Doug N. · May 24, 2010

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You would be a genious if you had said "After my wife finished..."

5150abf · May 25, 2010

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I take the, whatever works aproach to, it is the end result not how you got there.

I think it is a simple solution to a problem, well done and I way to far north to be a redneck.

Bayliner175xt · May 25, 2010

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Ha looks like a good idea to me, as long as it's stable and safe.
Geez I might even do myself.

Anymore good ideas ???

ovrrdrive · May 25, 2010

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A 3' long 2x4 would have been redneck. That's stable and safe and working very well.

Now go get another piece of fried armadillo and a bud light and relax.

kenmyfam · May 25, 2010

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Great idea. I just would not be getting underneath there without a secondary support though.

Philster · May 25, 2010

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Ya might be a redneck if you propped 'er up on a old Kenmore fridge that was left in yard.

karatejoe · May 25, 2010

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SWEET ! A bow lifter that can also be used as an engine hoist. what will they think of next?

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