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After a month and a day, Radio Waves was recovered from the back yard of 177 Peninsular Blvd. 4 companies either got turned away or pulled out of the job because of a poor plan or logistics that they could not handle.

It took a lot of guys and two days to move the boat about 40 yards, the first part was very tricky and took the longest. When I got there yesterday, I surprised as to the team that was there, including the owner of Reynolds Tow Boat US.

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Great news! How is the running gear? Did it float :) or did they out it on the barge?
 
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Great news! How is the running gear? Did it float :) or did they out it on the barge?

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Seems like possible bent shafts, Rudders, Props etc. They removed the props and rudders and plugged openings so it did float.

Looks like the boat did well from the pictures, but up close there is a bunch of work needed like rails, gel coat, running gear, some cockpit cushions missing, carpet etc. I am sure there will be a list once it is surveyed by my marina.
 
Congrats on getting that finally done, now on to the next step... Just curious, is that your pier still tied to the boat in the first picture? Also, how much damage the guys property and are you liable for that?
Good luck,
Jim
 
dont forget your anchor. I saw it laying by the pool. Good luck
Al
 
after all the theories isn’t it amazing what a bunch riggers can accomplish with some jacks, rollers, blocks and a crane. Hope everything works out OK.
 
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after all the theories isn’t it amazing what a bunch riggers can accomplish with some jacks, rollers, blocks and a crane. Hope everything works out OK.

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Didn't someone here on BE suggest this method?

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Originally posted by littlebookworm

I just wanted to add that a few years ago I had to move a tool shed I had build to the back area of our house. To make a long story short, the shed could not be left to the side of the house; it had to be behind the rear edge of the house. It is a 9 1/2' x 10' wooden tool shed I had designed and built. To move it, I emptied it, jacked it using my auto floor jack and rested it on 6" diameter PVC drain pipe resting on 2 x 6 boards. The building weighs about 800 pounds. Using a 6' prybar, I was able to move it forward 10', then back to the rear 50', and finally back toward the side fence 10'. I did this alone, leap frogging the pipe sections. Not bad for a 60-year old (at the time) with a bad back. There was no real strain on me and the shed moved easily. This method can be adapted to move your boat. I've seen video on TV of a similar house move, using the inflatable tubes. Hy

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Originally posted by pdecat

after all the theories isn’t it amazing what a bunch riggers can accomplish with some jacks, rollers, blocks and a crane. Hope everything works out OK.

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Didn't someone here on BE suggest this method?

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Originally posted by littlebookworm

I just wanted to add that a few years ago I had to move a tool shed I had build to the back area of our house. To make a long story short, the shed could not be left to the side of the house; it had to be behind the rear edge of the house. It is a 9 1/2' x 10' wooden tool shed I had designed and built. To move it, I emptied it, jacked it using my auto floor jack and rested it on 6" diameter PVC drain pipe resting on 2 x 6 boards. The building weighs about 800 pounds. Using a 6' prybar, I was able to move it forward 10', then back to the rear 50', and finally back toward the side fence 10'. I did this alone, leap frogging the pipe sections. Not bad for a 60-year old (at the time) with a bad back. There was no real strain on me and the shed moved easily. This method can be adapted to move your boat. I've seen video on TV of a similar house move, using the inflatable tubes. Hy

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Mike, you are correct, it was mentioned. All the other companies wanted to use just a 50 ton crane, but that would not work where the boat was sitting. It took a young guy starting up this company a few years back and some hard handson work to get this done. He got the right people, bought them together and did a fantastic job gettign this boat out of there. Even the barge was picked for the job because of the lowest draft.

Many on the LICC will remember Chet from TJ's on Fire Island.
 
Brad, glad they got it off (probably not as glad as the homeowner) safely. Odds are, they will be able to fix any damage, so long as the boat didn't take on salt water.

You must have been happy to see her floating again!
 
Congratulations!!!!! Those are fantastic photos. Even though I've never seen the boat before not met you, I must say seeing it rescued made me very happy. I've restored a couple of cruisers and quite a few cars in my day, so I love hearing and seeing another one rescued. And, yes, I am the one who recommended the rollers and relayed the story of how I single-handedly moved my toolshed to the back of our property with some pipes, 2 x 6 lumber and a 6' prybar. I'm just thrilled that it worked for you. I look forward to seeing Radiowaves back on the bay where she belongs. Brad, maybe we'll meet up at the boat show in January. I'll buy you a beer. tay safe, my friends. Hy
 
Glad they got it moved and thanks for the photos. Still makes me (and I'm sure you) sick. I'm so glad they didn't have to cut it up like the one I saw on the beach in the Bahamas, sea ray.
 
Glad it worked out and it was moved safely. Hope the rest of the "restoration" goes as well.
 
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Originally posted by littlebookworm

Congratulations!!!!! Those are fantastic photos. Even though I've never seen the boat before not met you, I must say seeing it rescued made me very happy. I've restored a couple of cruisers and quite a few cars in my day, so I love hearing and seeing another one rescued. And, yes, I am the one who recommended the rollers and relayed the story of how I single-handedly moved my toolshed to the back of our property with some pipes, 2 x 6 lumber and a 6' prybar. I'm just thrilled that it worked for you. I look forward to seeing Radiowaves back on the bay where she belongs. Brad, maybe we'll meet up at the boat show in January. I'll buy you a beer. tay safe, my friends. Hy

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Hy
isn't this the way the Pyramids were built?:D

Brad
really glad you were able to save her!
 
I was thinking of the flooding problems now in California and that brought me back to the grief so many ROs in the Northeast have had and still experience. This one event lightens the morning and I pray it encourages many of you. I like it too, when hardheaded smart low-tech work gets the job done!
 
Abulmuth: Sometimes it pays to listen during discussions of the Old Testament! In reality, it just made sense to me to try that method. The path looked fairly flat and the boat's a beauty. Too many people were ready with the chainsaws. Obviously, there are some boats which will not make it back to their marinas and their slips intact. RadioWaves didn't deserve that fate. Hy
 
That boat was to nice to cut up. Good luck with the insurance and I hope you can make it right.
 
I can see'em now. And they still make me feel good!
 
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