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m819- Boat Motor Recovery
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Tipping or the embankment giving way was a real concern. That drop-off is much higher than it looks.(40-50ft) After extending the boom and test swinging for reach, I had dropped a stabilizer. I also had a few "spotters" watching.
Once the engine was free from the rocks, it was an easy load/lift.
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Nice! Occasional outrigger-less work is a necessary evil but the truck will tell you what's on its mind before beg trouble.
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How long did it take the lake to destroy and obliterate the boat? What did the salvage operation cost the homeowner? Was the wooded area across the street the final grave for the motor? Cool stuff right here!
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The boat went from, a decent 19' boat that was worth salvaging last Fall, to nothing left besides what I lifted this Spring. The shore line ice and waves destroyed the boat 100%. Absolutely nothing else was there besides what I lifted!
The homeowner is neighbors with a friend of mine. The exercise was free and entertaining for them. He really wanted it off his shoreline.
The motor came home with me. I don't see one salvageable piece. I'll add it to my scrap pile. The outdrive is all aluminum.
btw, I've said it before and I'll say it again. I think of all the members that have helped me get this truck, repair it and maintain it and use it safely every time I use it. It is a great example of what this site is all about. Thanks again.
The homeowner is neighbors with a friend of mine. The exercise was free and entertaining for them. He really wanted it off his shoreline.
The motor came home with me. I don't see one salvageable piece. I'll add it to my scrap pile. The outdrive is all aluminum.
btw, I've said it before and I'll say it again. I think of all the members that have helped me get this truck, repair it and maintain it and use it safely every time I use it. It is a great example of what this site is all about. Thanks again.
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I would rather own a RARE MV that needs a bit of work and $$$$$$$$$$$$ to get it on the road AGAIN, then a WANT TO OWN looking though the fence at the down MV saying "WOW WISH I HAD THAT"Owning one, and owning one that runs and drives is two COMPLETELY different things. Its kinda like having a picture of one, it looks cool, but is just for decoration. OR BIRD NEST
According to the wrecker count of 82, there is only 7 tractor wreckers, that is 1 in 12
Besides, the tractor wrecker is the only wrecker that can FLY
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Whatever makes you feel better!
I do want one though.
I do want one though.
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Don't want to hijack this thread, but this is how my kids use my wrecker. Worlds most expensive rope swing. They won't even use the pool now.
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Gimpy, you missed the deal that I would have liked. A nice M62A1 or A2 like you have with the M246/819 stick on it. Now that is cool stuff although in it's stock form, the M819 is a much better truck for lift tows. Of course getting me to step up to a 5 ton may take an act of God or Congress. Eric, enjoy your truck thoroughly. Using these truck in a positive light is a big boost for our hobby.
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I am still looking Kenny, it is not out of the question.