Boat Lodged Below Hollywood 12/26

bambam · Post by **bambam** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:29 pm

Quite a story.

So, ... , enquiring [sic] minds want to know?

Who the heck is this swimchic_435 dude / dudette anyway? How did they come to have the boat? Did they clean it up? Is it undamaged?

Details man, we want details!

Ken

Mango · Post by **Mango** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 10:34 pm

bambam wrote:Quite a story.

So, ... , enquiring [sic] minds want to know?

Who the heck is this swimchic_435 dude / dudette anyway? How did they come to have the boat? Did they clean it up? Is it undamaged?

Details man, we want details!

Ken

The Craigs List Bandits were a young couple, mid to late 20's, could have easily lived in a trailer park (no offence meant to people that live in trailer parks). The contact information was the women, that is who Giggles talked to and set up the meet. The guys story started that the boat was his, despite the fact that it was to big for him. Then it morphed into his uncle found it in Charles City a week ago. So we didn't really get a definate answer on that.
It did seem to be cleaned up a bit.
Didn't see much apparent damage, front grab loop looked a little frayed. I'll take a harder look at it in the daylight tomorrow.

slo2rol · Post by **slo2rol** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:58 pm

Glad to hear you got it back without having to unleash Max on 'em. Aside from the fact that the folks SUCK for trying to sell your own boat to you, at least you got a free clean up job. Oh, and a cool anchor rope with a floating bag!!! I gotta get me one of those thingys

marc m · Post by **marc m** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 2:33 pm

That is the craziest story EVER! I can`t believe someone thought they could pull that off. Hey Mango and Giggles I just got back from the orthopedist and I have been walking around on a fractured fibula since Saturday. OOPS! Looks like I might be taking it easy for a few days. Unless I can find a sherpa to carry me to and from my boat at the put in and take out. My boat should provide good protection for my lower legs. Anyway, nature of the beast I suppose. Thanks to Stephanie, Mango and Giggles for getting me and my gear to my truck cause I was having a bit of difficulty walking at all.

Giggles · Post by **Giggles** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 2:56 pm

Marc
I am so sorry about your Fibula. Thank you for your help.
I will be you sherpa. Was the fracture displaced or a hairline?

gromit · Post by **gromit** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 4:04 pm

That is hilarious! I want some hand flippers!

Glad you got it back in tact.

Marc - sorry about the broke fibula.

stephanieb · Post by **stephanieb** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 4:52 pm

OMG...that is the funniest story of the year, so glad you got the boat back
would love to hear how it was retrieved.

Marc, wow sad to hear about your fibula, anytime you need a sherpa...give me a call, glad you were with us.
Happy New Year!!

Nutter · Post by **Nutter** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 7:28 pm

what a dirt bag!! I am glad you got your boat back.

jamess94 · Post by **jamess94** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:29 pm

awesome story great to hear you got your boat back

Jenny · Post by **Jenny** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:02 pm

I agree -- what a story! It would be interesting to know how they got the boat.

Mango, glad that you were ok after your swim and that you got your boat back. Good work, Giggles! Marc, sorry to hear about your fibula. Hope it heals soon (and in the meantime, enjoy the sherpa services).

brandi · Post by **brandi** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:40 pm

well...it is a good thing those craiglist theives are idiots b/c if they were any smarter...where would your boat be? god bless honest people. actual boaters look out for each other. best wishes to you all.

Jonnyhawk · Post by **Jonnyhawk** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 3:20 pm

That is a great story. Had me on edge post for post til the end. I am very glad you recovered the boat. It is sad that people do these things. It is the world we have to deal with sometimes

Good thing you all are safe and sound!