brkygetr Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 This is just a heads up too everyone that it can happen to you. I spent a cold/wet night a long way from anyone or anything. The only good part about this is that I was fine and luckily because I was prepared with a waterproof emergency kit and gear things turned out ok. This happened at 7:30 at night on Sunday eve and concludes about 4 in the afternoon on Monday. I think the pictures tell the story on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gbfisher Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Not the first time Ive seen that.......sucks either way... Nasty lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) Doood.....that sucks...how did THAT...end up in THERE? btw..very glad to hear you are okay! Edited July 16, 2009 by johnnyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziki Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 were you drunk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmann Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Glad that your ok. How did the truck get in the water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gbfisher Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) I'd say he missed the break...... Standard truck? Edited July 16, 2009 by gbfisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 That certainly bites, glad you are okay. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyb Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 ok im lost , whats the story behind that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Glad you are OK. Looking at the pics I was trying to figure out what the red glow was in the water. Then I hope the repairs aren't too bad but a small price compared to what it could have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishermccann Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) I think an explanation is in order, come on all are wondering!!!!! WHAT THE HELL! Edited July 17, 2009 by Spiel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfisherman Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 That sucks dude, glad your ok, at first I thought you hit something with the boat until I saw the truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilCooke Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 That really sucks! but like everyone has said, at least your OK. can you explain what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Details, we need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 ouch !!! Hard knocks ......definitely no competition for that parking spot... this isnt the first time i seen this type of situation though ...happens ALOT in Ipperwash from guys trying to launch off the beach ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 The tide came in? And I thought I had a bad weekend spending $1000 on my Tahoe only to have the diff blow on Monday... spent another $5000 on another vehicle today. I hope the damage is minimal and glad you were prepared. Need any full size chevy parts? LOL -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 LoL ... that must suck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 just thought of it ...ive got a sound 350 with tranny in the garage ...$ 400.00 you pick it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 I'm guessing a standard and you counted on the parking brake because the tail pipe was under water to launch and when you got out it didn't hold. Either that or it just popped out of gear when you were getting the boat undone. Bummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 WOW. Looking at the pic,s,the boat was still on the trailer,but unstraped at the stern.Explain the bow down and the stern popping straight up. Is that the elephant man? Like to hear what happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickme Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 that is the craziest thing i've seen.... I'm glad to hear you are alright... you can replace a truck but your life is a different story... on the bright side you'll always have this as a crazy story to tell your friends.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brkygetr Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 well, you all pretty much got it...standard truck and popped out of gear while I was unhooking the boat...i was in the truck within seconds but the water was allready over my knees..exhaust under water by that point and no way it was gonna fire...not that it would have done any good cause at that point the ass of the truck was floating due to air under the box liner and the boat was pulling it out due to momentum...I jumped from the truck as the water was coming over the steering wheel, to the box and then onto the bow of the boat.....by the time I was standing on the floor of the boat I was looking down at the tip of my radio whip about 2 ft below the water and lots of nice bubbles ... And this is where it gets really NASTY... My safety chain was still conected the the bow of the boat which just so happens to have a lock on it...guess where the freakin key was!!!! I could therefore not unhook the boat from the trailer. It floated for a while but eventually the weight of the truck pulled it down. By the way its hard to tell but I did swim out to the truck in the morning and when I stood on the roof of the truck my head was about 1 ft below the water...which is actually lucky as this particular lake is about 80 ft of water no more than twice the distance my truck was to shore. I tell ya its a damn good thing I live in Northwestern Ontario cause I doubt many outfits from back home would have shown up with a towtruck a pair of shorts and swimming goggles to get er' out...just like its any other day!!!! By the way the water was only 52 degrees... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Glad you're ok!... never be in too big of a hurry to launch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Wow, that is some pretty scary stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillj Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Thats gonna leave a mark ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Training to be an OPP cadet?? Glad you're okay.. and NO my weekend wasn't better than yours ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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