Zen and the Art of Monsoon Damage...

[Heel2Feet]

First post here... Unfortunately, my boat was the Mastercraft featured in the videos and pics of the monsoon at the Nautical.

I'm glad so many Keyboard Legends feel superior to those of us that didn't pull their boat out before the storm.

You are probably hot-saucing your boat on the beach right now instead of hanging with friends. Those water spots from the launch ramp to the beach can be bad. Doesn't your 100mph boat want to go outside the wake zone? I get it the gas is expensive.

Just some suggestions...

Your friend gets on your boat with sand on their feet... Say, "can I get you a beer?"

If kids are eating Doritos and drinking Gatorade on your boat... enjoy it. Be thankful. The upholstery can be cleaned or replaced.

If Mother Nature (or a loose houseboat) damages your boat... turn it over to insurance.

But, never forget... the boat is just a tool to make memories. I posted some pics of these amazing toys that bring my family & friends together. Pretty sure the boat will be good as new and we will be back on the water in a few weeks.

Keyboard Legends let me have it... & stop wasting all that Hot Sauce! Nobody cares.

What was that Radar app for $1.99?!?!

 

[PlanB]

This should be good...

 

[nrbr]

Comin out swinging I like it!! Boats can be fixed . I like shiny shit though so don't hate on my beloved hot sauce

 

[Devious_Chris]

Impressive first post...... [emoji2363]


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[MonkeyButt70]

100% correct, boats and the river are for memories and keeping a family together. it is nice to keep your stuff clean and new but not at the expense of making it miserable for all those around you.

 

[HCP3]

Welcome to RDP.

 

[sirbob]

Is this a rope a dope?

 

[Joe mama]

Confused! Did he say the boat was a tool?

 

[rvrrun]

I like the tool analogy, but I wipe down my tools and take care of them just like any other possession.

 

[Runs2rch]

Your friend is an asshole if he can't rinse his feet before getting in. Dcb, bayliner, whatever. Don't be a dipshit bringing sand in the boat.

 

[pavski2]

I agree with you until.........

Your friend gets on your boat with sand on their feet... Say, "can I get you a beer?"

If kids are eating Doritos and drinking Gatorade on your boat... enjoy it. Be thankful. The upholstery can be cleaned or replaced.

I feel that you should respect my stuff, wash your feet off before you get in the boat and then I will get you a beer. As far as Doritos and Colored Gatorade (we get the clear stuff) go sit on the swim step and enjoy. I clean it so it's my rules. By the way I have an 18 year old boat that everyone thinks is brand new with almost 700 hours.

I completely agree that your boat will be fixed and enjoyed again, have fun making memories.

 

[Runs2rch]

I like the tool analogy, but I wipe down my tools and take care of them just like any other possession.

Exactly. You take care of your shit.

 

[Big B Hova]

Have you tried a different prop on yore bote?

 

[Long Way Home]

I don't know what happened this weekend but the world is constantly telling you that everything you are not, your life will significantly improve if you care less everything people say.
If your having fun and not causing problems tell everybody to f off. my .02
The photos are great of the kids having fun.

 

[77charger]

theyll meet you at the dock.

 

[white tortilla]

Luckily for those who pulled out their boats before the monsoon, they were able to keep making memories on Monday lol

 

[Runs2rch]

Luckily for those who pulled out their boats before the monsoon, they were able to keep making memories on Monday lol

Hahahaha!!!

 

[Big B Hova]

theyll meet you at the dock.

Or what's left of it

 

[Havasu blue label]

Are you boating on Monday

 

[Havasu blue label]

Boating or sitting in the channel shit I left my umbrellas out and ping pong shit happens as long as everybody is safe

 

[Danger Dave]

A reverse call out thread. I like it.

 

[Bigbore500r]

Sorry about your boat. Welcome to RDP. Lots of good people around here, but lots of humor and thick skin to go with it.

I'll be honest:
Sober me says "i would have pulled my boat when the radar turned shitty".
Drunk me around that time of the evening says "im partying and in no condition to go drive and load my boat" - and would probably have been screwed

Look at the bright side - Insurance is gonna pay you out and now you can get an Eliminator or something cool

 

[GETBOATS]

First post here... Unfortunately, my boat was the Mastercraft featured in the videos and pics of the monsoon at the Nautical.

I'm glad so many Keyboard Legends feel superior to those of us that didn't pull their boat out before the storm.

You are probably hot-saucing your boat on the beach right now instead of hanging with friends. Those water spots from the launch ramp to the beach can be bad. Doesn't your 100mph boat want to go outside the wake zone? I get it the gas is expensive.

Just some suggestions...

Your friend gets on your boat with sand on their feet... Say, "can I get you a beer?"

If kids are eating Doritos and drinking Gatorade on your boat... enjoy it. Be thankful. The upholstery can be cleaned or replaced.

If Mother Nature (or a loose houseboat) damages your boat... turn it over to insurance.

But, never forget... the boat is just a tool to make memories. I posted some pics of these amazing toys that bring my family & friends together. Pretty sure the boat will be good as new and we will be back on the water in a few weeks.

Keyboard Legends let me have it... & stop wasting all that Hot Sauce! Nobody cares.

What was that Radar app for $1.99?!?!

You're gonna need a bigger boat, cuz when they grow up they'll want to be with you! Pics are awesome, reminds me of our group fast forward 15 years. keep up the great work Dad!!

 

[propcheck]

sorry your boat got damaged by the storm.
But you should try being less judge-mental of others, Maybe some people do not like the sand and Cheeto crumbs getting in their eyes when they do 100 mph across the lake in their DCB's. It is not pretentious it is a health and safety issue.
Oh yeah and welcome to RDP

 

[Heel2Feet]

Sorry about your boat. Welcome to RDP. Lots of good people around here, but lots of humor and thick skin to go with it.

I'll be honest:
Sober me says "i would have pulled my boat when the radar turned shitty"
Drunk me at that time of the evening says "im partying and in no condition to go drive and load my boat" - and would probably have been screwed

Look at the bright side - Insurance is gonna pay you out and now you can get an Eliminator or something cool

Oh don't worry... I'm going to have a DCB. But, I am more in the rebuilding carburetors on 50s & 65s stage of my life. And enjoying every second of it. There will be plenty of time for me to hot sauce my DCB when the boys move out.

 

[c_land]

I think this site might be more your style:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/819314721515107/?ref=bookmarks

 

[lbhsbz]

I sure hope the Docktagon wasn’t damaged in the monsoon

 

[Bigbore500r]

I sure hope the Docktagon wasn’t damaged in the monsoon

We can rebuild

 

[lbhsbz]

Are you saying that your boat was damaged by excessive waves? That would be ironic.

 

[monkeyswrench]

I've been here almost exactly a year...
Two things:
One: Most epic cannonball intro!
Two: At the end of the weekend last year, we were looking for bodies. Some even mourning the loss of friends.

A boat is just another toy. If you have insurance, it may get repaired or replaced. If you don't, just be happy it got beat up, and not wadded up. This will just be another campfire story in a few years.

BTW, us poor folk use vinegar...
Actually, that's BS. I don't even do that anymore. I air dry my crap, from Pirate's to Topock

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Luckily for those who pulled out their boats before the monsoon, they were able to keep making memories on Monday lol

Well played.

 

[2Driver]

Karma

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Are you saying that your boat was damaged by excessive waves? That would be ironic.

I was thinking the EXACT same thing. Dock got some revenge. Lol

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[LargeOrangeFont]

If your boat was insured, who cares?

You won’t be making any memories or getting sand in the boat while it is in the shop for months getting fixed. So is everyone even?

 

[Icky]

Roll bar boat owners

 

[QC22]

Look at the bright side - Insurance is gonna pay you out and now you can get an Eliminator or something cool

This one wins the Internet!

In all seriousness, pretty cool first post. I'm 59, my boys are out of the house. My boat is clean. All good.

 

[rmarion]

H2F

great pics!! That's what it's all about....

I've been in four monsoons (in a houseboat on the lake in 35 + years... not FUN!!!).. years before DIRT / internet..LOL

I'm glad no one was injured in your group... could of been much worst outcome...

Boats can be fixed....

Keep PLAYING HARD!!!

 

[mash on it]

My rat rod jet botë leaks. I don't dare keep it in the water over night. It's 43 years old.
Don't follow me, you won't make it.
Hot sauce? The Tabasco is in the cooler. Along with the botë sodas.

Dan'l

 

[QC22]

BTW, I thought I was a smart, invincible boater. A monsoon sunk one at the Landing. July 4th 2009 I think, it was after midnight so may have been the 5th. Might have been 2010. I had no trailer (on the other side) and there were no slips available. Anchored outside. Bowriders suck and I still buy them...

 

[Moneypit]

Nice to see all the kids "vested up", but I'm not sure those sports vests meet the CG requirement.... Just saying, make sure they have the CG approved tag in them or it's a fat ticket.. Being safe starts with the kids....
Ray

 

[rrrr]

Nice to see all the kids "vested up", but I'm not sure those sports vests meet the CG requirement.... Just saying, make sure they have the CG approved tag in them or it's a fat ticket.. Being safe starts with the kids....
Ray

Those are USCG Type III approved neoprene vests. I'm really pleased all the kids are wearing PFDs. Some parents aren't that responsible.

 

[Heel2Feet]

If your boat was insured, who cares?

You won’t be making any memories or getting sand in the boat while it is in the shop for months getting fixed. So is everyone even?

Yup. Definitely bummed... Not going to lie.

We had a hell of a summer. Keep it all in perspective... Its just some fiberglass. More bummed we are back to school.

 

[D19]

It's usually the wake boats destroying docks, not the other way around.

 

[Havasu blue label]

Let's see a pic of your boat

 

[4Waters]

@Heel2Feet looks like you have a great family that does a lot together, lots of good people on here that have the same family values as you. There is also a lot of keyboard cowboys so you need to have thick skin and don't take too much of the shit that's said seriously. Keep doing what you are doing and enjoy the family time. Sorry about the boat but at least it's near the end of the season and no Grads is not a mod. Welcome to the asylum your inmate #24095. Don't be a stranger around here.

 

[riverroyal]

I wonder if im a key board legend? I could be.
Sorry about your boat. Leaving it right there in the dock was the best thing.
Who knows the outcome if you tried to get it out of there.

I make my own hot sauce also. Cleanest pontoon in town and i love doritos

 

[Orange Juice]

It’s a wake boat. This is just seasonal typical wear and tear.
The good news is it didn’t happen in May.

 

[CJ_Donahue]

Hell of a first post. Looks like you have an amazing family and obviously you have your way of doing things. I agree "Tools"/Boats should be used and enjoyed but also they need to be maintained, cleaned, and in good condition for continued use with the family. I don't know what "Keyboard Legends" pissed you off but just as you don't like judgement passed on you don't pass it on to others. I myself will be enjoying my boat this upcoming weekend, not dragging sand inside, I will not be drinking on the water either, and then I will hot sauce it when it is on the trailer every night.

 

[Todd Mohr]

Looks like you are the cool dad on the street, dirt bikes, boats, jetskis, and horses. Nice work dad!!

 

[CJ_Donahue]

Yup. Definitely bummed... Not going to lie.

We had a hell of a summer. Keep it all in perspective... Its just some fiberglass. More bummed we are back to school. View attachment 794280 View attachment 794281 View attachment 794282 View attachment 794283 View attachment 794285 View attachment 794287 View attachment 794288

The pictures of the boys on horses are epic. Great Job Dad.

 

[ultra26shadow]

We found someone who has more kids than OSB