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Nov 6, 2016 | 06:26 PM

Gradythemachine

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Dentside Fails

Saw this on youtube and though i would share, anyone else have any fail stories with their truck? Truck is at 1:28 in the video

Nov 10, 2016 | 11:04 AM

ubereal2

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I'm happy to report that I haven't had anything like that happen!

Nov 10, 2016 | 12:29 PM

mountain dewd

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I dunno, every time mine starts I call it a win.

Nov 10, 2016 | 06:05 PM

Ol School

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call me morbid but I got a huge kick outta that.

Nov 10, 2016 | 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mountain dewd

I dunno, every time mine starts I call it a win.

Same story hear, muchacho.

Nov 11, 2016 | 10:44 AM

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How exactly does this happen? Is it that difficult to use a boat launch?

Nov 11, 2016 | 02:15 PM

mountain dewd

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I did see a beautiful 75 f100 go completely under once. Sad stuff.

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Nov 11, 2016 | 05:19 PM

robotunderpants

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Quote:

Originally Posted by krazyness

Backing too far in, release the load of the boat and the rear end gets lighter. Then physics takes over...

So basically back in your truck so that when the weight of the boat is removed the back end of the truck starts to float out to sea and takes the rest of the truck with it?

That sounds terrifying.

Nov 11, 2016 | 09:24 PM

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SlikWillie

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I guess they don't make them like they used to

Nov 13, 2016 | 10:40 AM

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Grandpas77

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Never seen a boat launch fail in my life but I have seen ice fishing fails ... many times

Nov 13, 2016 | 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SlikWillie

I guess they don't make them like they used to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICKLGYs8CE8

Thought the driver was supposed to stand on the seat with the throttle pulled out in low gear. The driver when standing was about the same height as the air intake.

Nov 15, 2016 | 01:50 AM

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teds74ford

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Originally Posted by mountain dewd

I dunno, every time mine starts I call it a win.

Should've bought a truck with a 300

Seriously, my ford is easily as reliable as any modern truck, but it is probably more about maintenance and a good tune as it is about which engine.

Nov 15, 2016 | 08:32 AM

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mountain dewd

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Originally Posted by teds74ford

Should've bought a truck with a 300

Seriously, my ford is easily as reliable as any modern truck, but it is probably more about maintenance and a good tune as it is about which engine.

Oh don't get me wrong, mine is still super reliable-I drive it every single day at least a hundred miles, but it's still a triumphant occasion when it starts.

You are 100% right though, maintenance and tuning goes a VERY long way with these trucks.

Nov 15, 2016 | 12:59 PM

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From: CT

it is a great idea on a boat launch to not back too far in. We all should know about tail pipe under water if your engine stalls it has a small potential to hydro lock the engine. But more than that the concrete/ tar is very slick from the lake water lingering there for a long time and stuff settling.
Having a 4x4 or 6x6 to chalk your front tire is smart too. Automatic transmissions/ parking brakes are great but if the back tires are on that slick murky crap it may just slide in.