Insane Boat Accident Recovery on Residential Street

Insane Boat Accident Recovery on Residential Street. You guys ever see the movie Step Brothers? Well then no need to explain because you know what part I'm talking about 🤣 We got this job not from the police as is typical, but from the boat owner himself. For some unknown reason (I won't speculate), the boat trailer collapsed or broke and the boat toppled over.
Alex was dispatched in our 75ton rotator, Big Flipper, to assess and handle the recovery. I always see the comments how we make it look easy, but this one had every obstacle thrown against us. Not just a typical overhead power line, but dozens of lines all above! This made for a very tricky recovery, but Alex had the foresight to rig in a way to avoid all the lines and get the boat back up and on our industrial flatbed for transport.
What did you guys think of this boat accident job and how Alex rigged?
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[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

I can imagine someone calling their employer saying they will be late for work because there is a boat blocking their driveway.

[@PepesTowingService]

“Ya boss, you’ll never believe this” lmao

[@Dan_Neely]

Think about how much worse it would be 20-30 years ago. Now at least you can just take a picture with your phone and send it in.

[@jaybird4095]

I can believe it. I once had a 2 story house parked across our driveway. It was about 5am. Stopped to cut branches. Luckily it was stopped for long.

[@walkingwithdogs8547]

Nothing can stop Pepe's towing, respect as always good job Alex.😊

[@michaelrobbins9679]

Well that's a new one.. BOAT is now an acronymn for Bring out another Towtruck!

[@steveminton8329]

😂😂😂😂

[@harryscott9533]

🤓🙋‍♂️👍 lol

[@jerrykinnin7941]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AznIntegra521]

😂😂😂

[@francisremillard9482]

I have noticed that boats do not go well on pavement.

[@bendingwarrior1]

Quite an interesting observation you've made💀

[@PepesTowingService]

@bendingwarrior1 😂😂😂😂😂

[@steveminton8329]

😂😂😂

[@bethallen7384]

I agree, it doesn’t look like boats float well on pavement. 🤪😎

[@francisremillard9482]

I'm curious as to how well a rotator would float. Getting a rotator out of the bay.. That would be a challange.

[@DrewMarold]

Nice work guys. I LOL'd at the guy asking if you were dumping it. Right, I'm going to use this big, noisy, expensive truck with the company name plastered all over it in 3' tall letters to dump a boat in a residential neighborhood.

[@nomenclature9373]

Need to pay attention to those small craft advisories, even when using inland passages.

[@djbehrens]

Sounds like a potential tagline for Pepe's... "We make the hard jobs look easy"

[@edwinschlee8374]

Good job Alex and Echo getting that boat lifted and, on the flatbed, and delivered to his house! That was a spider's web of lines you had to work under!

[@JohnSmith-gb5vg]

I like the landscaping with the house at the top of the T intersection. As well as the white fencing on the corner house. Oh yeah nice job on work! 👍😎

[@bgmckddy]

There's probably a dozen different ways to have done this but, it doesn't really matter because what Alex did worked and the customer is happy. At the end of the day, that is what matters. I've never seen a boat trailer self destruct like that. My only thought there is that the boat may have been too heavy for that trailer. Lots of little challenges all easily overcome. Good job Alex, Echo and Frank!! Stay safe out there!

[@JohnSmith-gb5vg]

My thoughts too, trailer not rated for that boat weight.

[@obfuscatethecode5696]

The trailer was definitely too small. It makes me wonder how far they made it down before this happened. Lucky this wasn’t on a freeway or would’ve been so much worse. Looks like this dude cutting corners is going to cost him BIG TIME.

[@Look_What_You_Did]

Boat trailers are the absolute bare minimum effort.

[@richardgoda63]

And Being Aluminum Not Good For Anything @@JohnSmith-gb5vg

[@lastplacetrophy3821]

The trailer was branded the same as the boat, I wonder if Robalo is selling the wrong trailer for their boats, or if it was just a crappy day for the TIG welder when they made it.

[@stevebrough304]

That poor guy's problems are far from over after you successfully completed your mission. This was definitely an unusual incident.

[@lynnmeese55]

Pepe's fishing with real boats now! 😂 Ruined that gentlemans holiday for sure. 😢

[@mickiefreemickiefree9930]

nice job, only 1 problem, you placed the boat in front of the mail box...

[@jaimesbud81]

Thats halarious, "dumping the boat here". Then complements you on "its a nice truck".

[@tedmakalena9865]

Real jerk comment from the cop. Are you guys dumping it???

[@silentepsilon888]

yeah that cop was a total douchebag. Bring a rotator to dump a boat in a residential area with lights flashing. What a moron.

[@eddieherrera9504]

Alex with the classic gotta love it 36:06

[@Ricochet845]

But he didn’t thwack the strap, so it just might have…..thankfully Echo has the driving skills to negate the half useage of the phrase.

[@cesarzamora7874]

Great job Alex

[@voodoochild8697]

What an awesome recovery of the S.S.Minnow. As always 👍

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good afternoon from Southeast South Dakota

[@AznIntegra521]

This recovery gives a whole new meaning to the word fishing. 😂😂😂 To the boat owner, perhaps ur next boat trailer should be something stronger the aluminum. Like maybe steels?

[@michaelsiehl6804]

Echo is a good worker for your company

[@pepestowdispatch2116]

hes an excellent worker we love echo

[@user-ix4dl1dy7q]

I would like to book a fishing charter with Pepe’s

[@Ricochet845]

Do you want a mountain trout trip (half to 3/4 day trip) or the mean streets boats & hose trip (half day trip) your prices will be adjusted accordingly. Food and drinks are NOT included but you may bring your own NON alcoholic beverages.

[@johnnyho900]

I hope putting the boat in front of the mailbox doesn’t become an issue! Thanks for sharing!

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Pepe, thank the Lord for the sunrise you guys were threading the needle through a spider web of cables! Yowza! Congrats!

[@artmont9043]

THATS A WHOLE LOT OF "ARC NEMESIS". WHO ELSE REACHED FOR THIER IPHONE WHEN THAT TONE CAME ON? LOL GREAT JOB PLAYASSS.

[@PepesTowingService]

Right? People don’t realize how insanely difficult this job was for that reason alone

[@adamt4742]

@@PepesTowingService I didn't notice it until the drone went up and was amazed at how you managed to avoid all of it

[@rshutterbug47]

Great Job From You & Your Crew, & GOD BLESS THAT GUY & His Family & I Hope He Can Fix & or Get it All Fixed Back For As Little As POSSIBLE & Still Have A MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR & With His Family & Maybe People Well Help Whith That !!!!!

[@KB-gs8zi]

Hey Alex & Crew !! Great recovery with NO damage to the boat !!! Lots of questions as to what made the trailer break like that ??? Anyhows,, ""Enjoy "" the ""Holidays "" coming !! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@larrybolhuis1049]

When I first saw the thing my 'arm chair quarterback' opinion was it came off the tow vehicle while turning then slid the trailer into the curb and the weight of the boat obliterated the trailer. The fact that at least two straps were still in play supports the theory. The trailer didn't appear rusted or poorly maintained, just 'crumpled.'

[@KB-gs8zi]

@@larrybolhuis1049 Wrong size hitch ball or NOT locked down with a pin ??

[@larrybolhuis1049]

@@KB-gs8zi Could go either way. But in both cases, no safety chains attached either!

[@adamt4742]

is there anything team Pepe's can't do? looking good as usual guys ✌

[@deanspagnolo4976]

Very well done guys Great job Merry Christmas everyone

[@rustyiron]

That was the most interesting of all of your tows that I have watched. You have a great team to work with, Echo has a great pair of eyes for spotting problems and suggesting a solution.

[@pepestowdispatch2116]

yes he does teamwork makes the dream work

[@rayleyva1830]

Another great job well done Alex you do so awesome work and this job was very Easy keep up the wonderful work you do 💯❤️🌹Say hello to papi chulo JOE ❤️🎅🌹

[@floydhelms44]

You guys got my vote!!! Awesome recovery! Great team work. No mail for a good while. LoL

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Josh Another awesome recovery for team Pepe's. Thanks for sharing and stay safe

[@mattc.310]

A rotator and two rollbacks... that had to cost a few bucks. Good job working around all the cables getting the boat where it ended up. Those type trailers need regular inspection or they'll deconstruct themselves. I wonder if they will call you back to get it on the new trailer.

[@jackb.nimble4146]

Was thinking the same thing. The cost of Pepe's bill, the cost to fix the damage to the boat and the cost of a new trailer, is it worth it. Probably didn't have insurance. OUCH!

[@Ricochet845]

I mean, the bill being what it is, I’m sure was pretty good size bill, but if/when they get everything repaired or ready to be put on a new trailer, the customer does know pepe’s is MORE than capable to do the job.

[@stevenruiz4802]

You guys can do anything 💪🏼💪🏼 great video Joshua

[@barrypettit4955]

Mailman will love that.

[@michaelsiehl6804]

Alex you and Josh do a good job

[@harryscott9533]

Another awesome performance 🤓🙋‍♂️👍

[@jormalonnberg1578]

I just wonder, are those guys new, or just new to You to work with? OK this is first boat recovery I have ever seen on street, anyway. Maybe first to you also? I`m only 23 minutes of video, but looks good so far. But who i`m to say, just regular guy watching your fantastic work with your rotators.

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

WOW a Boat 😮 very nice work you guys looking good 👍👍👍👍👍😊

[@user-zl3wl9rs6s]

Seams like you have a new hire with you, he can stare that work to death, but he won’t let a hair get out of place.

[@mikerhodes6630]

Well done Alex 💪🏼 another great video from the best tow company 😊

[@garysmith5434]

amazing job and video

[@beckyrodecker9566]

That was an interesting one thank you

[@xrpspeedboat226]

That was excellent. Well done guys!😊

[@shanjones244]

Great job nice😮😊

[@seagullsbtn]

All those electrical lines. Scary

[@mfc4591]

Nice camera work and appreciate the video, have a good week gents.

[@glennjukes5581]

Is that our man ECHO on the flatbed??

[@PepesTowingService]

Yes it is!

[@HarryCane305]

10" battery saw! nice!!!

[@KUT-N-GO]

You guys did a hell of a job and had to do the job. But id be so mad at that noise that early in the morning. Id make that neighbor buy me a coffee or red bull. Haha good job

[@jerrykinnin7941]

Nah. I'm a trucker in Ohio and live 3 blocks from a CSX triple mainline with Amtrak service. And one block from a firehouse. Next door to a buddas temple. I can sleep thru anything.

[@411dads]

Enjoy watching your videos! Looky Lou

[@user-fz4fm4rv6t]

Buenas noches, sensacional trabajo , ❤👍🖐️🇪🇦💪, se podia haber quedado mejor sobre el jardin, el barco.

[@mashdatrashvideos2831]

Dam, that is a $200k boat

[@PepesTowingService]

*was 200k lmao

[@Dan_Neely]

at least someone who can afford a $200k boat will be able to cover the tow bill if insurance balks at it. A kid who just sent their $2000 Civic off a mountain is liable to just walk away and leave you with whatever you can get for the wreck at auction.

[@michaelrobbins9679]

Gah!!! I hope you found the spreader bar soon! 13:22

[@jamiegibson1010]

Great job Pepe's. looks like the owner was using the wrong trailer for the boat. I think he must've borrowed it to move the boat. Entertaining though.🤣

[@heyinway]

Right front trailer wheel was badly bent....hit a curb or some kind of barrier.

[@mikerubynfs]

The trailer had the same make on it as the boat, probably the correct trailer.

[@JohnMichael-py3im]

You should have a couple of rail road ties for each side to make a cradle for the hull to site in and a few 2× 4s to tie them all together or even about six tires.

[@stevem3605]

Hey guys sure enjoy your videos. Just wondering what you guys run for power and transmissions? I might have missed it before but thanks in advance. Great work.

[@markverloop8787]

Looks like capt. jack cut the turn to tight &hit the power pole &knocked the boat off the trl.

[@joshuapaul349]

When your flat bed career ends before it starts.

[@markmiller9838]

I'm trying to judge the amount of time it took for you to complete the recovery. It seems you started well after dark (late night or early morning) but then worked into daylight or early morning. I'm surprised you didn't have neighbors screaming at you about the noise not letting them sleep, especially when the rotator was beeping as it moved. Great job. I love your videos and try to watch to the end and give a thumbs up so you get full credit from KZbin.

[@olliebishop]

At the beginning of the video he says its around 5am, so would of been working into daytime

[@SC_XOLOs]

It’s LA. 5:30am is super dark. 5:33am , bright a hell

[@manorin]

@5:20 I think there is a conversation with a police officer, neighbor called the cops that someone was dumping a boat

[@obfuscatethecode5696]

Yeah it was a weird conversation. Then dude thought Pepe’s was intentionally “dumping” the boat and Alex was like nah bro.

[@53Peterbilt]

Great recovery...but I'm highly surprised that you didn't use your spreader bar for your slings. That would have alleviated you using the boat's tow hook to wedge your strap under. That was a little 'iffy'!! It worked, but that was a very risky way to do the lift. You strap could have easily slipped over the hook and the bow of the boat would have come crashing down. All the boat's front weight was on that hook. Well, you got it home safely, and in the end that's all that matters. Nice job. can't believe that cop thought you were dumping it!!

[@hajujajajuha2863]

Nice rescue! You have a shitload of electric cables in the poles above streets over there! Is that normal in the USA? I guess you are close to LA that is very big city. In my country that type of air cable network is practically non-existent. Some poles are quite high and it looks like the topmost cables might be much higher voltage than normal houdehold voltage?

[@iamgabriel5823]

I wonder how drunk those boaters were when they lashed that boat to the trailer.

[@eddiecabrera1408]

Great job Alex echo and Frank. Where is Hulk the tow truck?

[@orlandochacon9253]

Gotta love it…only in Pomona Ca.

[@Paul-wy4my]

Pepes gone fishing for a fishing boat

[@lawnfreak3543]

That poor boat 😢

[@ronaldromero6772]

Great job Pepe’s, is it just me but I thought the front would have slip off since it was under the tapered end .

[@razy7609]

I’m from Michigan live in the lakes so I think I’m extremely qualified to say this. This guy must’ve got confused because that isnt how you put a boat in the water!

[@JohnSmith-gb5vg]

I owned a 72 mellow yellow bug when I was in California back in the mid-80’s 😊. Just loved the interior smell from that German leather. Kept overheating when driving from Camp Pendleton to the LA clubs 😕

[@jmiller3v]

A million dollars worth of equipment and the neighbor calls the cops saying you are abandoning a boat on the street…. Maybe the neighbor knows the tree guy from Griffith park.

[@Ricochet845]

Plot twist the neighbor IS the tree guy…..

[@mtu-engineer3220]

You might have been able to pick the boat from the end using the primary and auxilliary lines parallel to the boom, except for clearing the overhead wires. That would allow you to clear the roof of the boat.

[@matt89447]

I bet the local po-po will have something to say about it in the street?! Maybe on grass would be better until he gets a new trailer?

[@garystanwood3567]

Good night could there be any more overhead lines.

[@deanhueter2866]

Would your spreader-bar running lengthwise over the boat be a better option?

[@manorin]

more rigging would probably get in the way of the power lines

[@MrThe1Badman]

Out of curiosity, how much does a job like this cost? Also, how much is rig like the 75ton cost?

[@gordonleahy1364]

I Wish you a merry Grinchms to you and your family and friends and happy new year to all of at pepe's towing

[@robertdonaldson6584]

Wow

[@Kolbytows98]

What’s your camera set up? I drive a flatbed in Texas and you got me wanting to record myself?

[@pepestowdispatch2116]

alex uses a couple cameras , dji action 4 , dji mavic 3 cine and a canon r5c 8k full frame camera. thanks for watching

[@mikes2804]

Is that what you call a land yacht?

[@ferraritoybox]

Maybe you might check the adjustment on the clutch brake, sounds like it’s out of adjustment, or maybe you are not pushing the clutch all the way to the floor, anyway just a thought, C U on the next 1

[@jerryjerry7561]

no restrictions on yard art out there?

[@glennjukes5581]

That is a Robola boat--one of the top lines of vessels..

[@jonahkasiborski1472]

How did your dad get the idea of putting the 2005 Century 1060S rotator body on the 2022 PETERBILT 389 night cab tri-axle when he got rid of the 2001 PETERBILT 379?

[@pepestowdispatch2116]

ever since california started with their def regulations , so he decided to upgrade the chassis

[@jonahkasiborski1472]

@@pepestowdispatch2116 so did the Century 1060S Rotator body get refurbished & get new lighting?

[@colinl9018]

Nice work boys. I reckon the customer should get his insurance $ for the trailer and sell the boat.. If it is that much trouble on land what's it gonna do on water..........? 😅

[@yossid422]

Ya

[@loganchampion8001]

I wonder why they wanted it back at their house, just creates a hassle for insurance to have it transported again to a shop and I’m sure the city won’t take too kindly to that new ornament 😂 I will tow to a customers home if asked but they almost always call back and say they’re told they can’t have it there per HOA/ city regs

[@lutomson3496]

should have put it in the front yard i think its illegal to have a boat on a public street not on a trailer

[@richardreid6377]

​@@lutomson3496 Customer probably figures on a quick trailer repair or replacement.

[@Dan_Neely]

people having bad days don't always think strait. Best you can do is warn them that someone is probably going to throw a fit and make them get it towed again. I think the grass would've been a better spot though. Low friction enough the owner might have been able to use his new trailers winch to load it without having to call someone to crane it up again.

[@iain3411]

Steel & aluminum frames do not mix. Good thing not on the freeway.

[@elizabethturel78]

How does the owner get it back onto a trailer? Call Pepe’s back?

[@danielsojourner267]

Nice video! Why not use a spreader bar, too much pressure on the sides of the boat!!

[@pepestowdispatch2116]

the spreader bar requires height to let out enough cable for the lift, there were lots of cables in the way for alex to utilize it. thanks for watching

[@tedmakalena9865]

How come you didn't use the spreader bars???

[@pepestowdispatch2116]

spreader bars require enough height to let out enough cable, the wires were too low for that operation. thanks for watching

[@Mercmad]

I ran a workshop close to a sea resort and we often got trailers in which had rusted wheel bearings or corroded frames but I know how that got damaged and it wasn't because of those two reasons. 😉😉😉😉

[@ImNotPotus]

When you dropped it on the public right of way.......I think that is a littering violation.

[@michaelk7111]

Trailer looks relatively new, and is matched with the boat, I guess the frame connection at the front failed..

[@glennjukes5581]

More than just failed--really a very cheap made trailer.

[@jamesbooth2716]

Why do people drive all the way down the street to realize their not getting thru on that street?

[@jennifergonzales3164]

Power lines sometimes are annoying. Im sure it would cost alot for underground. Ive lost power here in fl twice for 8 days during hurricane season because a tree fell on them

[@nortiousmaximus940]

l'm surprised he had you put it in the street. what about the everything needs to be moved every 72 hours. in san diego we get tickets if l forget.

[@joha7484]

very vivid video, Joseh 👌👌👌👍👍👍----- Question: Someone parks a boat on the street in front of my property on a permanent basis. Are there any regulations regarding the parking of boats on the street for extended periods of time and can anything be done about it? Answer: Parking violations are enforced by the Sheriff Department, so they must be contacted for this type of problem. However, County Code 15.64.100 stipulates that trailers must be attached to a vehicle capable of moving it while parked on a public street. An exception is noted when the trailer is in the process of being loaded or unloaded. A link to the County Codes is shown below as a quick reference.

[@silentepsilon888]

regulations vary by city and county, so it is best to call your local code enforcement department to find out what rules apply to your area.

[@rodman4085]

I wanted to comment on someone's saying to pick up from the eyelets ondeck.....NO! Those are for tie down, to the trailer, and tarps, and bumpers, and to secure to docks/piers....all down forces, side forces not lifting forces.. Those eyes are secured with maybe 2" inch wood screws into 3/4" plywood, fiberglassed into place under the decking. And, now watching deeper into the video, the belt under the winch eyelet on the bow may not have been the best idea idea either. The blocking behind that eyelet inside the bow may not have been as strong as they thought......just saying...... Then in the owners driveway, Josh noticing the concrete when he put down his outriggers.....people don't realize that a concrete driveway is not meant for heavy vehicles.....you have to ask for a heavy duty driveway if you are going to park big rigs on it.

[@robertmcginty3652]

All that work just to dump it in the street and yard…..probably will have to be moved again at some point. I would have hauled to a marina.

[@pepestowdispatch2116]

customer is king , he wanted it at home thanks for watching