How not to unload a boat!

[rayodunne]

http://www.break.com/usercontent/2008/8/Masterboaters-556300.html

 

[NelsonQ]

Re: How not to unload a boat!

Wonder if that'll show up as a project here for someone to repair that damage. Ouch!

 

[SnappingTurtle]

Re: How not to unload a boat!

http://www.break.com/usercontent/2008/8/Masterboaters-556300.html

The first thing I thought when I saw this is what are they doing on the boat.

The next thing I thought was, shouldn't they be standing in the middle.

The rest is, as they say, history ...

 

[Labman]

Re: How not to unload a boat!

I couldn't get the video to load, with my I.E. and Peasant dial-up!
But I did order 2doz. of Deez Teez.

 

[Firestar]

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They sure messed that up. Probably to the tune of 10K.

 

[salty87]

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yep, 2 guys stood behind the rear strap. the rear strap decided to move forward.

lucky no one ended up under that sucker when it rolled a little.

 

[HappierWet]

Re: How not to unload a boat!

Man...I thought the crane was going to roll over, didn't see it happening that way. Seriously, though, if you're going go for the speed launch technique... shouldn't there be more water under the boat? Never saw a boat launched from a trailer like that either. Yeah, BEFORE someone chimes in about TRAVELLIFTS in marinas. Seen 'em...Drove 'em.....DIFFERENT

 

[Splat]

Re: How not to unload a boat!

Ad that is why you NEVER NEVER NEVER ride a lift. Especially when done with slings. Glad no one was killed.

Bill

 

[cdnfthree2]

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Well we all new that was going to happen. It was still worth watching about ten times. Bookmarking that one.

 

[kenmyfam]

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Glad I use a trailer !!!

 

[Docknocker]

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AAHHH - Those crazy Europeans

 

[ne7800]

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what in the world were they doing in the boat idiots

 

[Docknocker]

Re: How not to unload a boat!

Boat - 15,000 euros
Trucking boat to canal - 1,000 euros
Damage to boat - 5,000 euros

Creating your own YouTube moment.........................priceless

 

[horseshoes]

Re: How not to unload a boat!

Anyone wanta buy a sightly used boat.Lucky no one was hurt in that dumb move.

 

[david_r]

Re: How not to unload a boat!

looks like the boating trip may have been postponed.

it looks like things worked out for all of us........nobody in the video was physically hurt and we got a good laugh.

who gets stuck with the bill on something like that?

1. the operator should have refused to let them in the boat while being dipped in the drink...at the very least told the guys to stay in the center of the boat.


2. the people in the boat should have had enough sense to realize that the boat is already unbalanced due to motor, outdrive, batteries, etc. and stayed in the center of the boat.......or even better on the ground.

i hope they have better luck in the future.