StrikeSix
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Folks:
My brother is a NYC Firefighter. They responded to a Parker in distress call today and my brother knew I would be interested in this story. Please see the accompanying photo and read the rest of the story below it:
My brother advised that the guy towing the ROUGH RIDER, which appears to my eyes to be a circa 1990's 2520 MVSC, said that he hit the brakes and the boat slid off the hitch into his truck causing damage to the truck. Not sure what type of truck he was towing it with. The ROUGH RIDER then slid approximately 40, yes 40 feet down Jewett Avenue on Staten Island before coming to a rest.
When my brother's firehouse responded, the truck driver was already trying to get the boat back on his trailer. My brother was very surprised at the relatively minor damage sustained by the vessel. The firemen deployed air bags to get ROUGH RIDER back on the trailer. If you look at the set up, it appears to be pathetic. I don't trailer my boat, but I see no extra straps or other safeguards. The truck driver was apparently fortunate that the boat did not slam into his truck. My brother did mention "the best part" -- it was not the driver's boat.
It was a rough ride for the ROUGH RIDER, but it appears Parker makes a boat that is as comfortable traveling on New York City streets as it is on the high seas.
Do you think the driver will tell the boat owner what transpired? :shock:
StrikeSix Out.
My brother is a NYC Firefighter. They responded to a Parker in distress call today and my brother knew I would be interested in this story. Please see the accompanying photo and read the rest of the story below it:
My brother advised that the guy towing the ROUGH RIDER, which appears to my eyes to be a circa 1990's 2520 MVSC, said that he hit the brakes and the boat slid off the hitch into his truck causing damage to the truck. Not sure what type of truck he was towing it with. The ROUGH RIDER then slid approximately 40, yes 40 feet down Jewett Avenue on Staten Island before coming to a rest.
When my brother's firehouse responded, the truck driver was already trying to get the boat back on his trailer. My brother was very surprised at the relatively minor damage sustained by the vessel. The firemen deployed air bags to get ROUGH RIDER back on the trailer. If you look at the set up, it appears to be pathetic. I don't trailer my boat, but I see no extra straps or other safeguards. The truck driver was apparently fortunate that the boat did not slam into his truck. My brother did mention "the best part" -- it was not the driver's boat.
It was a rough ride for the ROUGH RIDER, but it appears Parker makes a boat that is as comfortable traveling on New York City streets as it is on the high seas.
Do you think the driver will tell the boat owner what transpired? :shock:
StrikeSix Out.