At the Islander launch ramp today.... Oops

[250Eagle]

This was the crane on scene to pick it up while we all wait for the ramp to open back up.

 

[Carlson-jet]

So would Sea-tow or Vessel assist cover this?

 

[was thatguy]

Are some people seeing the boat was dragged back on to shore from the winch still being connected?

I'm seeing it hit the ramp under power.

 

[OutCole'd]

I'm seeing it hit the ramp under power.

I'd guess full power...

 

[spotondl]

Damn!!! Looking at the timecode in that video the guy had all of 3 seconds to react to a significant and ultimately catastrophic malfunction. Really sucks to see that happen. Miracle that nobody was injured & the only damage was the the guys boat & ego. That could very well be a fellow RDP'r.

That video is definitely worth something to the boat owner, his insurance company, and LE. There's some significant damage to that boat. TV? Who cares?

You idiots that are calling incompetence are true armchair, blowhard experts, and we know what those are worth. 3 seconds, maybe less, with a stuck throttle, runaway situation. Probably the same assholes that get their jollies at Site 6 at others expense.

Sad to see many of the responses here. Should be ashamed of yourselves.

 

[RitcheyRch]

Or his hand slipped off the throttle from too much Pledge.

Looks like a throttle issue.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/n6q4qxt74bds1sp/Video Aug 16, 5 21 51 PM.mov

That guy tried the wrong prop.

 

[Raffit78]

Just glad no one was unloading at the dock where he ended. This could have been real bad. I'm not certain if the owner is on rdp or not, the video I think can be helpful for insurance purposes. Sad seeing a nice boat sitting on asphalt.

 

[primetime]

Damn!!! Looking at the timecode in that video the guy had all of 3 seconds to react to a significant and ultimately catastrophic malfunction. Really sucks to see that happen. Miracle that nobody was injured & the only damage was the the guys boat & ego. That could very well be a fellow RDP'r.

That video is definitely worth something to the boat owner, his insurance company, and LE. There's some significant damage to that boat. TV? Who cares?

You idiots that are calling incompetence are true armchair, blowhard experts, and we know what those are worth. 3 seconds, maybe less, with a stuck throttle, runaway situation. Probably the same assholes that get their jollies at Site 6 at others expense.

Sad to see many of the responses here. Should be ashamed of yourselves.

I said if "I had to guess" but to be honest I do not see any signs that point to a stuck throttle. He clearly puts it in full reverse and then throws the throttle in full forward. I'm not saying it can't be a stuck throttle but based on the video my GUESS would be driver error.

 

[rivermobster]

Sunday morning funnies. 👍

Funny to watch, but however it happened, that fucking sucks. Bad weekend of boating for lots of peeps.

 

[mjc]

What is with the crane, it's screwed up now just drag it back down the ramp..

 

[Stainless]

That sucks! Wonder if it's anyone from RDP or someone's friend being it happened at Islander?

 

[OutCole'd]

If the home at top of ramp went on the market,what would the ask $$$ be.You guys got it made at Islander,nice.

In todays market, i'd guess about 250K. At the peak over 400K. That's a lot for a two bedroom mobile that you don't own the dirt and pay a monthly lease of probably$600 for.

 

[LBLL]

sounds like the it the motor was blipping off the neutral rev limiter and the driver didn't realize it. Not sure how he was even able to get the drive to engage, especially from reverse to forward. He probably didn't get the whole make sure the throttle is in the down position before starting and don't even touch it when around the docks lecture. I've started my boat with the throttle up and took me a few to realize why the engine was acting that way. Luckily I knew enough not to put in gear.

 

[blacksockdown]

That guys was parked next to me at Moabi last weekend. Glad he did not have issues coming into the beach!!!

No shit.That could have been REAL bad in that situation.

 

[Singleton]

He freaked out when it jumped in reverse. At that point he should of killed it (via key or safety). The minute he put it in forward he was asking for trouble. My gut says the operator and/or owner wants the video down, no way an insurance company will cover that when he should of killed the engine to reduce any major harm.

 

[OCMerrill]

I would of had Sea Tow drag it back in the water and then onto the trailer. That's just me thinking about everyone else's day, waiting.

BTW we have had throttle problems in our throttle by wire system before. We now have computer circuit breakers on the dash just above the throttles.

 

[Abc123]

I would of had Sea Tow drag it back in the water and then onto the trailer. That's just me thinking about everyone else's day, waiting.

BTW we have had throttle problems in our throttle by wire system before. We now have computer circuit breakers on the dash just above the throttles.

I wonder if he even had a choice in the matter. Im sure the Islander called for the crane and then handed him the bill.

 

[primetime]

Question, let's say it was a throttle issue and when he freaked out and put it into gear wouldn't it strip the gears at that high of rpm? I have seen that happen before where it just snaps the lower.

 

[ChiliPepperGarage]

Looks like his helmet caught the wing then he went under the tire but he shouldn't have been on the track.........oh wait, wrong thread!

 

[Lunatic Fringe]

He freaked out when it jumped in reverse. At that point he should of killed it (via key or safety). The minute he put it in forward he was asking for trouble. My gut says the operator and/or owner wants the video down, no way an insurance company will cover that when he should of killed the engine to reduce any major harm.

Insurance companies don't have the option of not covering an incident based on their assumption that the operator panicked and didn't act appropriately in moderately stressful moment.
If they could, female and gay male drivers would be uninsurable. :cool

 

[OutCole'd]

Talked to a couple of people who both said throttle stuck wide open. Hindsight is always 20/20, shut it down.

Royal on here said hull damage was minimal, hopefully it's all good.

 

[TBI]

Looks like his helmet caught the wing then he went under the tire but he shouldn't have been on the track.........oh wait, wrong thread!

Have you tried a different armchair?

 

[primetime]

Have you tried a different armchair?

Yes but they all have the same results.

 

[Abc123]

Why was the video removed?

 

[Bigbore500r]

 

[RiverDave]

I really want to see the video.. Whom ever posted it can you send me a link?

 

[linus3]

Regardless, that was hard to watch.:yikes Like mentioned before, glad no one was hurt. :thumbsup

 

[TBI]

I really want to see the video.. Whom ever posted it can you send me a link?

I have the link, but the video has been removed

 

[boat527]

I have the link, but the video has been removed

I just watched it twice at 3:20.. Still works on my laptop.. Cant view it on the phone tho..

Looks like a little too much throttle in reverse then PANIC! Sad

 

[OutCole'd]

I really want to see the video.. Whom ever posted it can you send me a link?

Still works fine on my ipad.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Link no bueno

 

[DeltaSigBoater]

I couldn't watch it via the kink, but I was able to download it

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Link worked on hotboat for some reason. Crazy shit.

 

[Hardly Satisfied]

I really want to see the video.. Whom ever posted it can you send me a link?

Kinda strange how they caught that on video.

 

[Havasu Catman]

sounds like the it the motor was blipping off the neutral rev limiter and the driver didn't realize it. Not sure how he was even able to get the drive to engage, especially from reverse to forward. He probably didn't get the whole make sure the throttle is in the down position before starting and don't even touch it when around the docks lecture. I've started my boat with the throttle up and took me a few to realize why the engine was acting that way. Luckily I knew enough not to put in gear.

After listening to the video a few times I think you hit the nail on the head. Probably a 496 with a neutral rev limiter. He started it not knowing the throttle was pushed forward. Once he put it in reverse the rev limiter kicked off. He panicked and pushed it into forward. The rest is history.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Found the link......

[video=youtube;pg8lFzeKgEM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg8lFzeKgEM&sns=em[/video]

 

[250Eagle]

After listening to the video a few times I think you hit the nail on the head. Probably a 496 with a neutral rev limiter. He started it not knowing the throttle was pushed forward. Once he put it in reverse the rev limiter kicked off. He panicked and pushed it into forward. The rest is history.

According to some friends that where thee and caught the tail end of the misshape said that for about 10 minutes that it was banging on the rev limiter. They final walked over to see what the hell was going on and caught the forward flight up the ramp. They said he had a throttle issue of some sort. But know one really knows what. I do know if it was banging of the limiter I don't understand why it was ever taken off the trailer, especially if it was a throttle issue. Either way you look at it, it sucks big time.

 

[TBI]

Still works fine on my ipad.

I'll PM 460 :hmm :thumbsup

 

[OutCole'd]

I'll PM 460 :hmm :thumbsup

I wouldn't do that if I were you. He gets angry.

 

[primetime]

At the :11 second mark it looks and sounds like he revs it. The boat leans with the torque?????

 

[bobbytheboozer]

Oh ouch.... what a idiot

 

[TBI]

I wouldn't do that if I were you. He gets angry.

Nonsense, you just need to learn how to handle those people

 

[milkmoney]

Nonsense, you just need to learn how to handle those people

What kind of people would "those people " be ?

 

[TBI]

What kind of people would "those people " be ?

Outdoorsmen :thumbsup

 

[TBI]

Speaking of outdoorsmen, that boat went up the ramp like a mountain goat :thumbsup

 

[dschifan]

It's guys like this that make us pay big bucks for insurance. I feel not one bit bad for the guy and his boat after seeing the video. Straight dumbass, scares me more everyday boating with my family with fucktards like this out there

 

[Wakebrdr94]

Looked to me like a roll bar boat roller pushed him up the ramp :hmm

Pains you to know he did it all on his own.....

 

[Mini Kat]

You know if that was a Jetboat he could have saved that Prop/Impeller?

 

[TBI]

Pains you to know he did it all on his own.....

Guess again

 

[wishiknew]

It's guys like this that make us pay big bucks for insurance. I feel not one bit bad for the guy and his boat after seeing the video. Straight dumbass, scares me more everyday boating with my family with fucktards like this out there

I was boating last weekend about 4 or five miles above needles bridge at about 40 mph and this jack wad comes up on the right of me on a jetski and he could of given me a high five that's how close he was to the side of my boat and gives me a thumbs up as he is spraying me in the face ! I gave him a 1 finger salute ! WTF is wrong with these people ?