Cudz Posted February 15, 2009 Report Posted February 15, 2009 My buddy just called as he watched a jeep go through the ice. He was first on the scene and all the guys got out albeit a bit wet and cold. They were from Indiana. My buddy (on his argo) made sure they were fine. They were a bit freaked out obviously. I will post more when I get the details. THe jeep apparently did not sink completely
Joeytier Posted February 15, 2009 Report Posted February 15, 2009 Is there current in Innisfil? I couldn't imagine a vehicle going through at this point in the season.
glen Posted February 15, 2009 Report Posted February 15, 2009 That's why i didn't drive out yesterday.
Joey Posted February 15, 2009 Report Posted February 15, 2009 Well the problem is, ice is not always the same thickness everywhere. It's a crap shoot, and it looks like they lost. Glad everyone was okay. Joey
Terry Posted February 15, 2009 Report Posted February 15, 2009 I was told that on Saturday there was a current around there all that rain flowing down the rivers had to go somewhere
Cudz Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Posted February 15, 2009 Pressure cracks as well. I didn't drive out either yesterday. Better to be safe than sorry. I didn't mind the exercise.
rhare Posted February 15, 2009 Report Posted February 15, 2009 its the pressure cracks, some have opened hugh and re-froze with only a few inches of ice. I usually drive out but its just too iffy.
danbouck Posted February 15, 2009 Report Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) I don't think I can ever drive out on the ice! Not worth it for me. (plus I can use the exercise ) Edited February 15, 2009 by Dan Bouck
richyb Posted February 15, 2009 Report Posted February 15, 2009 Buying a sled or an atv is cheaper than having to pay to get your vehicle out of the lake !!!! Does insurance cover vahicles that go through ?
Joeytier Posted February 15, 2009 Report Posted February 15, 2009 Buying a sled or an atv is cheaper than having to pay to get your vehicle out of the lake !!!! Does insurance cover vahicles that go through ? As far as I know, they do not cover it.
FUSION Posted February 15, 2009 Report Posted February 15, 2009 Does insurance cover vahicles that go through ? Not 100% sure but if so I would love to here the conversation to the guys insurence company were he has got to explain to them he sunk his truck through the ice out of country.
GeorgeJ Posted February 15, 2009 Report Posted February 15, 2009 Vehicle on ice = no insurance, you were able to purchase extra insurance for a snowmobile going through the ice but not sure now a days.
Big Cliff Posted February 15, 2009 Report Posted February 15, 2009 First, glad the guys are OK! Second, I asked my insurance agent that very question and was told "There is no stupidity clause in your policy, you are insured for ALL perils"! Now, I have never personally tested that out......
lunkerbasshunter Posted February 15, 2009 Report Posted February 15, 2009 glad there safe. i think some insurance companies cover it. cheers!
kickingfrog Posted February 16, 2009 Report Posted February 16, 2009 First, glad the guys are OK! Second, I asked my insurance agent that very question and was told "There is no stupidity clause in your policy, you are insured for ALL perils"! Now, I have never personally tested that out...... Sorry Big Cliff I can't leave this one alone... Is that "no stupidity clause" specific to you? How does ones insurance company deem a client worthy of such a clause? Is it one big dumb thing or is it a bunch of little ones? I wonder if that's in the small print on my own policy? That's all I got for now, glad you (or I) haven't needed it.
Terry Posted February 16, 2009 Report Posted February 16, 2009 LOL I think he means if you have ALL perils in your policy then you are covered and there is no stupidity clause that states that if you do something stupid you are not insured well that's how I took it
Bernie Posted February 16, 2009 Report Posted February 16, 2009 Depends on your insurance company. Some will, some don't. If you are going to drive on the ice you should always check with several local folks that go on the lake themselves. Know the waterway and it's nuances. Currents from creeks and rivers after rains and mild spells erode ice thickness quickly. Pressure cracks seem to form up here when it's cold and the ice is expanding. Fissures can form during mild spells.
Chuck Best Posted February 16, 2009 Report Posted February 16, 2009 I've been driving out there for 2 days .....I'll have to drive out tomorrow and find out where this guy went through.....Chuck....
glen Posted February 16, 2009 Report Posted February 16, 2009 I saw a spot where the ice had opened up and refroze. Head for that spot if you want to go though.
Joey Posted February 16, 2009 Report Posted February 16, 2009 I've been driving out there for 2 days .....I'll have to drive out tomorrow and find out where this guy went through.....Chuck.... Make sure you stop right where he was Chuck and take some pics
Sinker Posted February 16, 2009 Report Posted February 16, 2009 If you don't drive into cracks, you won't go through. Ya gotta watch them cracks.......
tschirk Posted February 16, 2009 Report Posted February 16, 2009 My broker friend confirmed ths is true... First, glad the guys are OK! Second, I asked my insurance agent that very question and was told "There is no stupidity clause in your policy, you are insured for ALL perils"! Now, I have never personally tested that out......
Cudz Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Posted February 16, 2009 I will upload pics of the vehiclein the water etc later today. I will start a new thread. Pretty crazy pics
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