bigfry Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 guy rowing my boat this morning wasn't paying attention hit rock and sunk drift boat close to policemans and it floated away submerged. now im literally dead int he water. anyone with a jet boat willing to help and go for a cruise downstream to try to find it with me? will pay whatever costs associated. anyone drifting and spots it please let me know, lost my bestfriend today.. please call me or text me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIKKAM65 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I was the guy on the oars and I feel terrible about what happened, please if anyone has any ideas let us know.... boat its probably .5-1 km down from police. Any info please call myself or Bigfry 403-462-5674 Thanks, Jared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFoamy Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 No way boys, Obviously you guys are okay so thats good but, yeah that sucks!! I wish I could offer you something, hopefully someone with a boat can help you out. Im sure your boat will be found. Sorry to you man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFoamy Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Im officially withdrawing my offer to row someones boat for them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfry Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Found the boat mid river in a foot or two of water. Anyone with the means to get it out please Call me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I got time tomorrow to help but not today,let me know. shoot me a text 403 850 3890 mike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokentippet Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 When you get it out I took my boat to fib-r-f/x in airdrie. Top notch work. Boat looked good as new. My buddy smacked the rocks right at the boat launch. Sorry about your luck guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfry Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 So put eyes on it. It's right down on a gravel bar being pinned by current. Couple helpful gentlemen reached down and grappled the bow line but couldn't manage to move it. I have super long tow rope, inflatable tubes, compressors, come along and winch now. I'm worried because it's only about a foot covered in water and in a jetboat line that it's gonna get hit and damaged by the unsuspecting jet boater If anyone with a jetboat Or even a power drifter. Can help tonight. I just need a lift to tie the tow line to the bow line. And bring us to shore to winch it to a tree upstream. Hopefully if I winch it a bit upstream and losen it it will swing across like a big streamer. Maybe to make my day better ill catch a monster brown on the swing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I'll be down around 4 or 5 (with jet) I texted earlier 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northfork Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Hey bigfry I was in the group of 3 with Hawgstoppah on the bank, was glad to hear you guys found it. We scoured all that backwater looking for any of your gear that may have drifted in, no dice. Hopefully your rods are still in there. Good luck!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalshok Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 That's awesome Albany been whatching this thread all day hopeing for the best.hope you get a good load of carma for helping these boys.glad everybody's ok and I hope the boat comes out easy good luck and be safe guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Be very safe. Think this one out carefully before executing plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcubed Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 any luck? would love to see result photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutlover Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 SHOOT! I hope you get things worked out I would have stepped into help but my boat is out of service right now. I'm waiting for parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIKKAM65 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 A big thank you to Albany for taking time to help us out. We weren't able to do much with what we had though it's in a tough spot that's for sure. Got 2 guys with jets coming out tomorrow so hopefully we can make something happen just want to be safe. If anyone knows of a company out there that does stuff like this please let us know. Thanks Jared Got my old phone working so please call/text 403-462-5758 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 If I did not have another recent injury I would be out there. Missing the water in a big way, let alone helping a fellow fisher. Nice work guys and once again be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 If you can get ahold of a bilge pump, I have a small 1 kW gen set that would run it. My phone number is 403 281 7537. I also have a zodiac but no way to get back upstream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STACKS Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 just a thought would underwater lift bags , get it up. ive seen some that can lidt 1000lbs plus . i feel for you man a boulder beg can work in skinny water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchie Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I was the guy on the oars and I feel terrible about what happened, please if anyone has any ideas let us know.... boat its probably .5-1 km down from police. Any info please call myself or Bigfry 403-462-5674 Thanks, Jared That is rotten bad luck , sorry Jared , and I bet you do feel like *hit , You guys just be careful and think on the plan of getting it out , Safety first , no drift boat is worth the risk of a life , If I had my tomcat I'd come pull it to shore for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'm not much help but I'd like to know what happened so I can avoid this. Was it that big rock that sticks out from the launch? That said if you need manpower for anything I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'm also available for manpower. I also have several hundred feet of very strong rope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFoamy Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I will help you too if you need an extra body. PM me. Just sitting here watching the British Open, war Speith!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'm also available for manpower. I also have several hundred feet of very strong rope. Will your wife let you off of it? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 She's at work and I figured out how to untie the knot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Murray shoot me a text. 403 850 3890 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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