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veteluvr74
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It saddens me too, however, if the author of this is correct that this moron was using a trailer on his vette. Now I dont own a vette yet, but isnt putting trailer on a vette a huge no no?
Looks to me like this guy could use a severe beating for this!!!
Looks to me like this guy could use a severe beating for this!!!
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Isn't a Corvette a small warship?
If he had just stayed with it and turned on the air conditioner. That would have gotten both fans turning and might have pulled it back on shore. But seriously - go to any boat ramp anywhere in America and you will see some of the biggest bone heads in the world.
Remo - :cool
If he had just stayed with it and turned on the air conditioner. That would have gotten both fans turning and might have pulled it back on shore. But seriously - go to any boat ramp anywhere in America and you will see some of the biggest bone heads in the world.
Remo - :cool
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why did he have a trailer and/or hitch on the vette in the first place!?!?!?!?!
can we all say IDIOT!
can we all say IDIOT!
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Why is a trailer hitch on a Corvette a no no. It's his car, he can and did do what he wanted to with it. I don't have a hitch but to me if it's not very near stock it's not right. BUT, if I wanted/needed one I'd put it on. To take that to its extreme, they should all be red and a manual shift, right? Anyone notice what is not stock about my '72 Corvette? Should that be changed back to stock?
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That was not very bright. They deserve a 
for some mess like that.
for some mess like that.fhturner
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Dad said:
Obviously, it can be done, but FYI, it does say in the owner's manual that the Corvette should not be used for towing...
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Dave63
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Having owned boats and Corvettes for many years, I would submit that it does not take a moron or a Corvette to have this tragic accident happen. Here's what happens: The driver inches down the wet slippery ramp with his/her foot on the brake, thereby braking all four wheels. When they get to the waters edge (wetter and more slippery), they put the tow vehicle in either park, in gear/engine off, or parking brake on, all of which only freezes the two rear wheels (as opposed to all four with your foot on the brake pedal), and likewise unbrakes the two front wheels which are usually on a drier surface. They then get out, slam the door, rocking the tow vehicle and breaking the two rear wheel's traction, and proceed to watch the rig slowly slide into the water with the two rear wheels locked, and the weight of the boat, trailer and tow vehicle pulling it under. Moral of the story is to have two chocks for the front wheels handy, or better yet, stay in the car and have a helper get the boat off of the trailer.
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Dave63,
You have vividly described one of the most common mistakes made by novice boaters. And yes this was an example of how very bad it can go. Like you, I've spent a some time around boats. I think you'ld agree that it's crucial to get some instruction (boating 101A) before attempting a trailer luanch or retrieval. Like I said earlier, go to any boat ramp in America, and you'll see some pretty scary things.
Remo :cool
Dave63,
You have vividly described one of the most common mistakes made by novice boaters. And yes this was an example of how very bad it can go. Like you, I've spent a some time around boats. I think you'ld agree that it's crucial to get some instruction (boating 101A) before attempting a trailer luanch or retrieval. Like I said earlier, go to any boat ramp in America, and you'll see some pretty scary things.
Remo :cool
KOPBET
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My guess is that his wife was backing the vette (and she's still in the car!). :L
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grapeknutz
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Whoa ..... when they pulled it out did it have a fish caught in the grill?
KOPBET
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Sorry but..
It was just a joke.
It was just a joke.
veteluvr74
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How about Vette 101.
1) Do not hook up a trailer to your vette.
1) Do not hook up a trailer to your vette.
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Fishman
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In the 80's I saw an ad for custom trailers designed for vettes. They were two wheeled, small and lightweight. You could purchase the trailer with a matching rear bumper that you have on your vette and then custom paint... it looked really cool from the back, just like following a vette (working lights as well). The trailer was large enough to carry a few suitcases and perhaps your t-tops. They even had a 'hidden' hitch for easy connection without bolting back on and off. I went to Bowling Green for the 50th and could have used this... as well as for some camping trips, car shows, etc. Anyone remember seeing these? I looked through the web and have found nothing.
atmmac
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Possibly the stupidest move i have seen in my entire life. He might has well just given me the vette if he was gonna ruin it.
invinceablevett
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yes I saw those trailers,kinda cute looking but I would never buy one to hitch on to my vette.I use my Renegade to tow.Every vehicle has it's limits and testing it's limits can be fun....for some.
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We do it all the time with out drag and ski boats and never even get wet. As you line up to get in the water on the ramp, hook a 25 foot chain to the trailer and around the ball of the hitch. Unhook the trailer and let it slip into the water. Secure the boat and jump back in the Vette and pull the trailer out of the water. To load the boat just reverse the proceedure. This should be good advice for everybody, as I have seen several other types like SUV`s way past there doors and half under water. The neat thing about the hitch on the Vette is that I get to use the Canoe and Vette at the same time!corvettecrazy said:
Plus VERY impressive to see Vettes pulling ski boats in a convoy on the freeway.
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Gonna start calling you "Overkill Wally", where nothing is too much! What is that - twin 460's? 
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No Ken, Chevy never made 460`s. :L Look very close at the rear of the right valve covers. Do you see the "IT" stickers? Now you should be able to figure it out.Ken said:Gonna start calling you "Overkill Wally", where nothing is too much! What is that - twin 460's?
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"IT" is the product designation for L88`s. Yep your right. Two brand new crate REAL L88`s in a 18 foot canoe. And I use the 62 to tow them. If one is good, then two is automatically better!
Right!
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In the first shot that you posted, from a distance the valve covers looked to me to be the big block Ford covers - tall in the center and rounding off at a steep angle. I am quite aware of the fact Chevrolet did not manufacture a 460 cubic-inch big block. :duh
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