Jerk Off Pleasure boater Literally sunk my boat tonight.
Trolling the East shore of the southern basin this evening having a great time with my older 2 sons... Had several seyes in the well along with a couple of catfish and some good sized crappie. (Momma wanteda fish fry for sunday dinner) Listening to the radio Just took a picture of my oldest sons 5th catch for the day when some IDIOT come flying past pulling a tube not more than 30 feet from me!!!! He was soo close that the wave that engulfed the back corner my boat was still capped. I triied to start the motor but it was already flooded. the bilge was pumping out as much as it possibly could but the second wave from this Jerk's wake was too much for my little 14ft fiberglass to handle and she started going down. Of course my 7yr old and my 8 yr old went into immediate panic mode!!! (Thank god they were wearing lifevests because they acted as if they had never been in the water before) within seconds the bow of my boat was bobbing with my gear and seats and everything else just floating around Alum Creek Lake. All I could do is hold onto the last few feet of boat sticking out of the water. I Began to whistle as loud as I can and after about 10 minutes a real nice family came and pulled us out of the water... As we rushed to get a rope tied to my boat the same Moron comes by about 35 yrds. away still fullspeed pulling 2 kids in a tube. This Jackass actually had the lack of intelligence to continue these antics for about 20 minutes while Myself and 2 other families of boaters scoured the lake trying to salvage as much gear as possible. Finally water patrol sounded their sirens as they came across the lake from Hollenback and of course this (edit) started heading for Cheshire Bridge. We told Water Patrol that know one was hurt and what happened and they of course shot off after the (edit) with no common sense or courtesy for other boaters. Long story short I was told that no one seen him cause the actual wake that sunk my boat so it is my word against his and I am stuck paying nearly a grand for a local towing and recovery company to pull my now worthless $800 investment from the bottom of the lake... I am soo pissed right now. Any suggestions?
Last edited by KaGee; 07-22-2012 at 06:09 AM.
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I dont have any suggestions but im sorry to hear about your incident. It's amazing how many people these days lack common sense and courtesy. That really sucks man.
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that sounds horrifying, i know i get nervous with the pleasure boaters sometimes, and im in a much bigger boat capable of taking bigger waves. dont know if you were even able to see his reg. numbers on his boat or if you could remember them if you did but i would report him to someone the park office, etc. that goes beyond being inconsiderate into something more like reckless endangerment.
that sounds horrifying, i know i get nervous with the pleasure boaters sometimes, and im in a much bigger boat capable of taking bigger waves. dont know if you were even able to see his reg. numbers on his boat or if you could remember them if you did but i would report him to someone the park office, etc. that goes beyond being inconsiderate into something more like reckless endangerment.
Water Patrol chased him down and pulled him over right before he got under the bridge but to my knowledge they did nothing but gave him a stearn talking to... and I was told there is not much more they can do because no one seen him do the first blow by that sank the boat. I only have witnesses for the 20 minutes of idiocracy that took place afterwards and prior to water patrol arriving.
IMO hug those boys tight, then buy another boat and the faster the better. the only way to get over it is to replace it and get that hole in your hart plugged so it doesnt sink as well. the guy was probly more worried bout watching his boys in the tube to notice you and your boys. from the story it sounds like he never saw you going down as obvious as it was..sorry to hear about your boat and gear..hope you can replace very soon.
Sorry to here that.Some people think they own the water our just because there in a boat they can just.You know screw it that is just plain wrong this guy had his kids out for a fishing trip and some "A"hole sinks his boat.Come on every one knows if it was them and there kids they would like to choke the S.O.B that did that.I am glad you and your kids are ok.Maybe karma will bite this guy in the but that sunk you.
jlami I was in the stratos fishnski trying to help pick up some of your floating stuff, glad to see you guys are alright.. i couldnt believe they left the boat there with no bouy on it or lights or anything, they were showing up right around 11 as we were leaving to do something with it though...
and the pleasure boaters were literally running 30 ft off my boat all day long, luckily i was in a larger boat, but i spent from 530 pm- dark with my boat rocking rub rail to rub rail cause of these pricks.. i convince my wife whos 6 months preggo to come out with me and we get tossed around like rag dolls trying to troll.
pm me you number and days off and maybe we can hookup for a fishing trip or 2 since your boats gonna be outta commission, we can take the boys if they're not too scared.
Last edited by 93stratosfishnski; 07-22-2012 at 12:22 AM.
You have more than enough evidence to press criminal charges. People have much less and are successful every day! Go talk to the local prosecutor after you get witness statements. Ask for reasonable restitution and let the courts deal with them.
Also, if they get convicted you can go after him civily if you were not satisfied. Just a thought, but thought I'd throw it out there.
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I don't always fish for Bass, but when I do, I prefer big'uns. Fish hard my friends....
they did put some buoys around the boat on the second trip out...i am still kinda speechless since you told me at the dock, not sure why, only a matter of time til something like this happened...pretty close to happening to me on occasion. glad the kids are alright for sure.
IMO hug those boys tight, then buy another boat and the faster the better. the only way to get over it is to replace it and get that hole in your hart plugged so it doesnt sink as well. the guy was probly more worried bout watching his boys in the tube to notice you and your boys. from the story it sounds like he never saw you going down as obvious as it was..sorry to hear about your boat and gear..hope you can replace very soon.
What do you mean when u say he did not see him? If he did not see a boat that close he put e everyone around him in danger ugh! !
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What do you mean when u say he did not see him? If he did not see a boat that close he put e everyone around him in danger ugh! !
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when you drive your boat at higher rates of speed like pulling a tube you keep your eyes on where your going and check the tubers,you dont look at the boats you pass,the pleasure boater was in the wrong but there is noway he kept pulling a tube if he had realized he caused a boat with 2 young boys and father to sink.. You actually think hes like yea man i just killed 3 people?
jlami, Talk to a central Ohio dive shop. All you need is a diver to go down and hook your boat to a rope if you know approx. where your boat is (on the BOW) Then hook your line to another boat and pull it up slow. You can tow it to shore that way or have a couple buddies jump out of the lead boat and bail your boat out.
Are there any Central Ohio Divers on OGF who would like to help this man? + You could get some fresh water (clarity?) diving in Central Ohio. I'm not speaking for him but maybe he would pay for tank rentals. Thats a lot cheaper than the GRAND he would have to pay to recover his boat?
I used to dive but my Dr. strongly advises against it now. Heart problems darn it.
jlami, Everybody is not like that person.... Good luck j. Us divers like to help out if we can.
You have more than enough evidence to press criminal charges. People have much less and are successful every day! Go talk to the local prosecutor after you get witness statements. Ask for reasonable restitution and let the courts deal with them.
Also, if they get convicted you can go after him civily if you were not satisfied. Just a thought, but thought I'd throw it out there.
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I don't always fish for Bass, but when I do, I prefer big'uns. Fish hard my friends....
That's good advice from Mr. A. Go to the water patrol's office. If the officer did his job, their dispatch center will have the blockhead's
registration and information on file. That information would then be public record and you could request a transcript. Next step would be to contact the Prosecutor's Office in that jurisdiction and provide them with witness statements containing phone #'s the witnesses can be contacted at. Don't hesitate to shoot me a PM with any questions, I'll help the best I can. My knowledge of the law relates more to the Highway than to water
Please forgive any and all typos I am pretty pissed off and did not take time to proof read or spell check.
I understand, you are very upset. I cleaned up your post just a little. I hope things work out. You and your children are safe, that's all that matters.
The lack of ability to charge them in criminal court does not relieve them of your right to go after him in civil court. A lawyer can advise on that.
Sounds like you didn't have insurance? The fact you will have to pay to get your boat out of there is reason enough have insurance even if the boat isn't worth much.
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Man that is a shame. You go out to enjoy the day with your sons. And you end up in a dangerous situation and an economic loss on top of it all. That sucks! And I don't blame you for being upset.
A female witness who knew these guys said (on camera) that these guys were racing. And push everything to the limit. One of them died because of their actions. http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/...oat-crash.html
Glad to hear you and the boys are ok. Im in the same boat as you with pleasure boaters. alot of them colud care less about the fisherman. I hope you can recover and get started again from this. Give your boys a hug. And count the blessings that everything turned out good.
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I have no idea why the officer told you that there wasnt any witness but you. I count 3 including your boys. If the prosecutor refuses to go after this nut case then go after him in civil court. If the prosecutor does you can still do the civil court but wait till after the the judge rules to file. Lots of times when they find a civil case has been filled they differ to the that court to handle it. I am sure there are plenty of lawyers out there with experience in these matters who would take this with no money down. Thank God ya'll are alright.
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Jerk Off Pleasure boater Literally sunk my boat tonight.
Jerk Off Pleasure boater Literally sunk my boat tonight.
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sorry to hear that
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