It seemed fair to allow "Skipper" to decide if his trailer damage was worthy of mention here, but after I discovered quite a ding in my own truck, I need to put the word out.
Skipper, Smiley and I launched from Garibaldi yesterday, and after a great day on the water, returned to discover Skippers trailer had been hit. The rear light assembly squashed. Now this is no flimsy little light we're talking about, its sturdy design has a tread on top to step, and is attached to the frame quite well. Broke the lense clean off, ripped the cover and bent the frame too
. I cant imagine the maroon who hit it didnt know he'd run into something!
I got home last night, filleted my fish on the tailgate of my truck, and closed it. As I was rinsing scales I noticed the passenger lower rear fender has a crease about 14 inches long! Its shallow, with no paint loss, but ugly non-the less. Someone even took the time to wipe the dirt away and inspect it...the only clean place on the whole truck!
Accidents happen, but why do people not have the courtesy of leaving a note, or?
I just have one thing to say, I can live with the dent in my truck, and Im sure Skipper can live with a busted light...but can you live with yourself being such a selfish ass by not taking responsibility for your own honest mistakes?
Its much easier to let insurance companies deal with it than commiting the crime of driving away!
Any info on these hit-and run incidents would be greatly appreciated.
Skipper might post details about his trailer, I cant do it accurately ...but my truck is a late model white dakota xcab 4x. I doubt anything will come of this, but it would be nice to see the person(s) find out the hard way that its easier to be honest.
Skipper, if you need a hand replacing the light assembly and straightening the frame, Ive got the stuff to do it right (torches, thread taps etc)...dont pay for labor, Ill help you out and make it right. The least I can do for a great trip on a great boat that youve taken very good care of. (hes anal folks!, can spot a single fish scale on his upholstery from ten feet!)
Sorry this happened Skip.
[ 07-13-2003, 09:40 AM: Message edited by: cirrhosis-of-the-river ]
Skipper, Smiley and I launched from Garibaldi yesterday, and after a great day on the water, returned to discover Skippers trailer had been hit. The rear light assembly squashed. Now this is no flimsy little light we're talking about, its sturdy design has a tread on top to step, and is attached to the frame quite well. Broke the lense clean off, ripped the cover and bent the frame too

I got home last night, filleted my fish on the tailgate of my truck, and closed it. As I was rinsing scales I noticed the passenger lower rear fender has a crease about 14 inches long! Its shallow, with no paint loss, but ugly non-the less. Someone even took the time to wipe the dirt away and inspect it...the only clean place on the whole truck!
Accidents happen, but why do people not have the courtesy of leaving a note, or?
I just have one thing to say, I can live with the dent in my truck, and Im sure Skipper can live with a busted light...but can you live with yourself being such a selfish ass by not taking responsibility for your own honest mistakes?
Its much easier to let insurance companies deal with it than commiting the crime of driving away!
Any info on these hit-and run incidents would be greatly appreciated.
Skipper might post details about his trailer, I cant do it accurately ...but my truck is a late model white dakota xcab 4x. I doubt anything will come of this, but it would be nice to see the person(s) find out the hard way that its easier to be honest.
Skipper, if you need a hand replacing the light assembly and straightening the frame, Ive got the stuff to do it right (torches, thread taps etc)...dont pay for labor, Ill help you out and make it right. The least I can do for a great trip on a great boat that youve taken very good care of. (hes anal folks!, can spot a single fish scale on his upholstery from ten feet!)
Sorry this happened Skip.
[ 07-13-2003, 09:40 AM: Message edited by: cirrhosis-of-the-river ]