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Post by rebelyaker on May 30, 2015 17:13:34 GMT -5
I posted this in another post but figured more members would see it here.. You never know when something catastrophic is about to happen till its to late... I learned the hard and costly way. One extra strap would have saved the day.
kind of off subject but the same lesson applies ...I've been flying radio control planes for 30 years I had a battery go bad once while flying cost me a $3000.00 plane every since then I've always had a redundancy system with back up battery in my planes, now its time to use a back up strap or two on my trailer, only if, right.
Before I left out this morning I pulled and tugged on my yak like always, it did not move at all it was strapped down tight.
My front strap failed this morning, my yak fell off the trailer the back strap held and I ended up dragging my boat upside down for over a mile. I guess some could say I was lucky not to burn a hole in the bottom of the boat, but it totaled my seat, 4 rods and reels, rod holders ripped from the track system, tackle box destroyed and my new paddle well its un useable right now. Ill have to send it in for repairs... Hell I was only doing 25mph cause of the fog. If it would have been a clear morning I probably wouldn't have a yak anymore, I couldn't see back there it was black dark... I had no idea it was being drug due to the train down below me after the train past I heard what sounded like the trailer being drug by the safety chains, I stop got out and could not believe my eyes... I had to walk the road with a flash light picking up all my stuff
I've been using ratchet straps now for years tying down mowers, 4 wheelers, boats, etc. never had one fail until today... For now on I will have extra straps tying down my stuff... Just saying, you never know (shit happens)
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Post by sallymaggie on May 30, 2015 20:26:13 GMT -5
So sorry to hear that!!! Bill is a strapping down, over strappin' fool! and I guess now, for good reason to keep that up.
Hope you can get things back in order soon!
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Post by philipgoldwing on May 30, 2015 20:51:29 GMT -5
Harry, I am so sorry to hear about this. I guess it could have been worse but this is surely bad enough. I typically only tie mine down with one strap but after reading this I will secure it with more straps.
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Post by lazydrifter on May 30, 2015 21:28:21 GMT -5
Stay strong buddy you will be back on the water soon.
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Post by uncross on May 31, 2015 10:02:34 GMT -5
Sorry to hear Harry, I'm sure I have some rods and reels if you need to borrow some.
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Post by rebelyaker on May 31, 2015 11:41:10 GMT -5
Sorry to hear Harry, I'm sure I have some rods and reels if you need to borrow some. Thanks Jeff, I get paid on Wednesday so Ill probably pick up a couple ugly sticks. Thinking about taken the wife down to Bass Pro Shop... depending on how much I spend on the rods I might need an extra reel for a few weeks, only one of my reels survived the ordeal. Ill let you know, and thanks again |
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Post by rebelyaker on May 31, 2015 16:31:36 GMT -5
cant get phone to link up with laptop, emailed them to myself. 
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Post by rebelyaker on May 31, 2015 16:51:26 GMT -5
just a few pic of all the damage
  
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Post by riverrat on May 31, 2015 17:15:13 GMT -5
Wow, that's tough luck Harry. Hope you can restore your losses and be able to get back floating the River soon bro.
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Post by madriverheath on Jun 1, 2015 6:18:42 GMT -5
Damn Harry. I hate that for ya man. Makes me wanna cry just looking at the pics. I'll dig through the building and see if I have a spinning reel or two when I get back from vacation this weekend.
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Post by rebelyaker on Jun 1, 2015 6:46:24 GMT -5
Yeah it hurt pretty bad. I got to get just a few thing now so I can get back out on the water. My PFD and my soft tackle bag got shredded, going to Sportsman Warehouse Wednesday to see if I can find any deals. Ryan is going to let me use his spare yak until I can get a seat for mine. Not sure how long it will be before I can get one, those seats are pretty expensive and its not in my budget, Ill have to save up for it. Hard to save up when you need so much other stuff. I'm just thankful I didn't burn a hole in the boat
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Post by codenamecoosa on Jun 1, 2015 7:03:51 GMT -5
Dang Harry, I would still be crying on the roadside. Hope U can recoup soon, it would take me 2 years to replace my stuff. I feel for you man. That sucks big time.
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Post by sallymaggie on Jun 1, 2015 8:44:32 GMT -5
Harry, I am so sorry to hear about this. I guess it could have been worse but this is surely bad enough. I typically only tie mine down with one strap but after reading this I will secure it with more straps. Yeah, Bill does overkill on the straps! won't knock him for that anymore.  |
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Post by sallymaggie on Jun 1, 2015 8:51:39 GMT -5
Sorry to hear Harry, I'm sure I have some rods and reels if you need to borrow some. Thanks Jeff, I get paid on Wednesday so Ill probably pick up a couple ugly sticks. Thinking about taken the wife down to Bass Pro Shop... depending on how much I spend on the rods I might need an extra reel for a few weeks, only one of my reels survived the ordeal. Ill let you know, and thanks again Which BPS?? I think there is a group road trip required!!! |
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Post by sallymaggie on Jun 1, 2015 8:53:14 GMT -5
just a few pic of all the damage
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