Stranded Boats

[ufm82]

Re: Stranded Boats

I have to say I'm a little dismayed by the "me" attitude displayed by some here. As a boater I feel a certain bond with other boaters, whether pleasure boaters, fisherman or any other types. Being stranded on any body of water is not a pleasant experience and although many people don't take the necessary steps to ensure their own proper operation or safety I certainly wouldn't deny them a helping hand. I've towed several boats to the nearest dock and the gratitude displayed by the stricken was payment enough. I do not however turn down a freebie though! LOL
While you have have a certain smugness about your boat, your subscription to a tow service and whatever else you have done for yourself, never forget that things can happen that cannot be foreseen. I would hate to have a fellow boater suffer due to my lack of compassion as there have been times I had to depend on a total stranger to help me out. Pay it forward I always say. It's basic human consideration.

UFM82

 

['78 Crusader]

Re: Stranded Boats

I have to say I'm a little dismayed by the "me" attitude displayed by some here. As a boater I feel a certain bond with other boaters, whether pleasure boaters, fisherman or any other types. Being stranded on any body of water is not a pleasant experience and although many people don't take the necessary steps to ensure their own proper operation or safety I certainly wouldn't deny them a helping hand. I've towed several boats to the nearest dock and the gratitude displayed by the stricken was payment enough. I do not however turn down a freebie though! LOL
While you have have a certain smugness about your boat, your subscription to a tow service and whatever else you have done for yourself, never forget that things can happen that cannot be foreseen. I would hate to have a fellow boater suffer due to my lack of compassion as there have been times I had to depend on a total stranger to help me out. Pay it forward I always say. It's basic human consideration.

UFM82

Well said.

I've towed a few GM's behind my Ford powered boat before......could've left them floating but decided to do the right thing.

Our society today is filled with "self centered" people that will either not help you out or say thanks when you help them out. As I usually frequent the same body of water and see the same people most of the time, chances are pretty good that I'll run into that rude person again....and this time the roles may be reversed.

Like what UFM states, if you "play it forward", you're always ahead of the game.

 

[mancho]

Re: Stranded Boats

We got towed on our 2nd trip out in "new to us" boat... I hydro locked the engine.

We were drifting on a pretty good wind towards the bridge, and I didn't need bigger problems than a dead engine. I got up on the bow and waved both arms multiple times catching the eye of a fisherman and his wife and son passing by. The folks were very helpful even trying to jump the battery, but since they were headed back to the dock, they pulled us home.

In our neck of the woods, North Texas, aka, Lewisville Lake, folks on the water take care of each other, even in time of distress, which includes a friendly tow.

I offered the guy money at the dock but he wouldn't take it. I would certainly and WILL repay the favor when someone needs a hand, even if it takes an hour out of my day.

 

['78 Crusader]

Re: Stranded Boats

We got towed on our 2nd trip out in "new to us" boat... I hydro locked the engine.

We were drifting on a pretty good wind towards the bridge, and I didn't need bigger problems than a dead engine. I got up on the bow and waved both arms multiple times catching the eye of a fisherman and his wife and son passing by. The folks were very helpful even trying to jump the battery, but since they were headed back to the dock, they pulled us home.

In our neck of the woods, North Texas, aka, Lewisville Lake, folks on the water take care of each other, even in time of distress, which includes a friendly tow.

I offered the guy money at the dock but he wouldn't take it. I would certainly and WILL repay the favor when someone needs a hand, even if it takes an hour out of my day.

Mando, I was in Lake Lewisville this past Saturday and you sir, are a rarity...... most folks that I've run into on that lake are pretty darn arrogant. I'm glad that you're a fellow North Texan!!!!

 

[V153]

Re: Stranded Boats

I have to say I'm a little dismayed by the "me" attitude displayed by some here. As a boater I feel a certain bond with other boaters, whether pleasure boaters, fisherman or any other types. Being stranded on any body of water is not a pleasant experience and although many people don't take the necessary steps to ensure their own proper operation or safety I certainly wouldn't deny them a helping hand. I've towed several boats to the nearest dock and the gratitude displayed by the stricken was payment enough. I do not however turn down a freebie though! LOL
While you have have a certain smugness about your boat, your subscription to a tow service and whatever else you have done for yourself, never forget that things can happen that cannot be foreseen. I would hate to have a fellow boater suffer due to my lack of compassion as there have been times I had to depend on a total stranger to help me out. Pay it forward I always say. It's basic human consideration.

UFM82

"Dismayed"? I'm disgusted by the recent post(s). I've offered assistance, fuel, water etc and towed more boats than I can remember. Did I necessarily want to? Was it sheduled on my itinerary? Did I recieve gratitude and/or compensation worthy of my lofty status? Well mebbe not always, but I consider myself a boater and that's what real boaters do. Help other boaters.

I have a suggestion for the poster. When his cooling system fails, which it will. Because if he can't tow anything without overheating there's something wrong. Go ahead'n dial up SeaTow. Be sure to hold that nose up in the air when anyone else offers assistance. Smugly tell them you've already got it covered. Then wait.

There's a saying 'round here, "SeaTow might show". Best of luck.

 

[V153]

Re: Stranded Boats

Nobody? Hmm. This is what makes it worthwhile for me: