Boat Lift Goes into the Lake

Just Sold · 11-07-2012, 09:41 AM

Laconia Daily Sun:

Forklift takes plunge into big lake at Gilford yacht club

Details: Created on Wednesday, 07 November 2012 03:43

GILFORD — A forklift used to remove boats from the water fell into one of the boats slips yesterday morning at the Mountain View Yacht Club on Rte. 11-B
Deputy Fire Chief Rick Andrews said the 50,000 pound forklift had fallen nose-first into the water after the driver said the brakes failed.
The driver was able to jump from the forklift before it hit the water and was not injured.
While Gilford firefighters worked to contain then oil spill, club manager Dan Littlefield called for a crane and some divers from Dive Winnipesaukee to lift the forklift out of the water.
Crews from Reliable Crane Service of Laconia and the divers were able to secure a cable around the forklift and it was removed from the water at 2:30 p.m.
Crews set the forklift on its side and will upright it today.
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Enpro Environmental Services of Pembrook, and the Gilford Fire Department used booms and absorbent pads to clean up the oil spill.

Photo From WMUR:

NoRegrets · 11-07-2012, 09:48 AM

I am happy to say the operator was not hurt. He posted on face book "I cheated death and voted for the first time all in one day!"

He is a very capable and one of the hardest working young man I know.

HellRaZoR004 · 11-07-2012, 10:13 AM

Yikes. First hand experience that forklift was having problems even starting. Hopefully they figure it out before next season.

mcdude · 11-07-2012, 12:15 PM

Will the owner of the forklift be fined for polluting the lake similar to a submerged snowmobile??

upthesaukee · 11-07-2012, 12:20 PM

Not any different than a car going through the ice. They are liable for fines as well.

ishoot308 · 11-07-2012, 12:31 PM

You have 72 hours to remove vehicles from the lake before any fines are levied.

Been there, done that, got the wet T-shirt to prove it!

Dan

boat_guy64 · 11-07-2012, 07:43 PM

However, Marine Patrol will inform you to immediately hire someone to begin the search and recovery and DES will determine when and if fines are levied depending on how hard you are trying to find the sunken vessel. DES can be very understanding if they see a true effort to recover.

Been there, done that, got the wet life jackets to prove it

Ropetow · 11-07-2012, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Not any different than a car going through the ice. They are liable for fines as well.

Was the Forklift made by GMC? (aka Jimmy)

Altonbayicefishingfool · 11-09-2012, 07:27 AM

I wonder if marine patrol will ticket them for an unregistered vessel in the lake and not having the proper floatation devices on board....😱

Glad he is ok...

Smith Point · 11-09-2012, 10:17 AM

What do you think the driver said just before it went in? Holy forking forklift!

AC2717 · 11-09-2012, 12:20 PM

No Brakes, WHAT THE FORK!

brk-lnt · 11-09-2012, 06:06 PM

Just when this thread was almost underwater it gets a lift from some new posts...

thekings · 11-10-2012, 07:58 AM

I have seen and watch the employees drive this many times, they always work in the upmost safe manner. With children and cars everywhere in the summer they always go slow and easy.

Hope the best for the employee.

NoRegrets · 11-12-2012, 08:20 AM

I talked to the employee this weekend and he is fine and well. He said he jumped as soon as the front wheels went over the edge. He is a great asset to the Irwin organization.

LIforrelaxin · 11-12-2012, 03:28 PM

I see something like this and I immediately think to myself, aren't regular inspections and maintenance going on?

On the flipside I am glad the driver is ok... and that really no significant damage was done, as it sounds as though everything was picked up quickly.....

Rusty · 11-12-2012, 03:44 PM

I'm also glad the young man is OK...However...Looking at the picture it appears that there isn't anything from stopping the fork lift from going into the water if his brakes failed. Maybe there is, but the picture doesn't show it. IMO there should be some type of barrier that will stop anything from going off the end if you get too close.

HellRaZoR004 · 11-12-2012, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

I'm also glad the young man is OK...However...Looking at the picture it appears that there isn't anything from stopping the fork lift from going into the water if his brakes failed. Maybe there is, but the picture doesn't show it. IMO there should be some type of barrier that will stop anything from going off the end if you get too close.

If I remember correctly the metal sides come up a little...not much though.

Keep in mind for every foot you have in a barrier, that's another foot you have to lift the boat.

11-07-2012, 09:41 AM	#1
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,083 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Boat Lift Goes into the Lake Laconia Daily Sun: Forklift takes plunge into big lake at Gilford yacht club Details Created on Wednesday, 07 November 2012 03:43 GILFORD — A forklift used to remove boats from the water fell into one of the boats slips yesterday morning at the Mountain View Yacht Club on Rte. 11-B Deputy Fire Chief Rick Andrews said the 50,000 pound forklift had fallen nose-first into the water after the driver said the brakes failed. The driver was able to jump from the forklift before it hit the water and was not injured. While Gilford firefighters worked to contain then oil spill, club manager Dan Littlefield called for a crane and some divers from Dive Winnipesaukee to lift the forklift out of the water. Crews from Reliable Crane Service of Laconia and the divers were able to secure a cable around the forklift and it was removed from the water at 2:30 p.m. Crews set the forklift on its side and will upright it today. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Enpro Environmental Services of Pembrook, and the Gilford Fire Department used booms and absorbent pads to clean up the oil spill. Photo From WMUR: __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata Last edited by Just Sold; 11-07-2012 at 11:38 AM.

11-07-2012, 12:15 PM	#4
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	Interesting..... Will the owner of the forklift be fined for polluting the lake similar to a submerged snowmobile??

11-07-2012, 12:20 PM	#5
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,597 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 1,979 Times in 1,080 Posts	I would think so... Not any different than a car going through the ice. They are liable for fines as well. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

11-07-2012, 12:31 PM	#6
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,247 Thanks: 2,390 Thanked 5,283 Times in 2,055 Posts	72 hours You have 72 hours to remove vehicles from the lake before any fines are levied. Been there, done that, got the wet T-shirt to prove it! Dan

11-07-2012, 07:43 PM	#7
boat_guy64 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Windham and Meredith Posts: 225 Blog Entries: 5 Thanks: 33 Thanked 89 Times in 42 Posts	It varies However, Marine Patrol will inform you to immediately hire someone to begin the search and recovery and DES will determine when and if fines are levied depending on how hard you are trying to find the sunken vessel. DES can be very understanding if they see a true effort to recover. Been there, done that, got the wet life jackets to prove it

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11-07-2012, 09:48 AM	#2
NoRegrets Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hudson - NH Posts: 408 Thanks: 233 Thanked 212 Times in 88 Posts	I am happy to say the operator was not hurt. He posted on face book "I cheated death and voted for the first time all in one day!" He is a very capable and one of the hardest working young man I know.

11-07-2012, 10:13 AM	#3
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	Yikes. First hand experience that forklift was having problems even starting. Hopefully they figure it out before next season.

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11-09-2012, 07:27 AM	#9
Altonbayicefishingfool Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 153 Thanks: 19 Thanked 52 Times in 30 Posts	I wonder if marine patrol will ticket them for an unregistered vessel in the lake and not having the proper floatation devices on board....😱 Glad he is ok...

11-09-2012, 10:17 AM	#10
Smith Point Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Smith Point/ Bangor ME Posts: 195 Thanks: 198 Thanked 35 Times in 18 Posts	What do you think the driver said just before it went in? Holy forking forklift!

11-09-2012, 12:20 PM	#11
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,575 Thanks: 753 Thanked 354 Times in 266 Posts	No Brakes, WHAT THE FORK! __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

11-09-2012, 06:06 PM	#12
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11-10-2012, 07:58 AM	#13
thekings Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 6 Thanks: 9 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have seen and watch the employees drive this many times, they always work in the upmost safe manner. With children and cars everywhere in the summer they always go slow and easy. Hope the best for the employee.

11-12-2012, 08:20 AM	#14
NoRegrets Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hudson - NH Posts: 408 Thanks: 233 Thanked 212 Times in 88 Posts	I talked to the employee this weekend and he is fine and well. He said he jumped as soon as the front wheels went over the edge. He is a great asset to the Irwin organization.

11-12-2012, 03:28 PM	#15
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,871 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 892 Times in 524 Posts	I see something like this and I immediately think to myself, aren't regular inspections and maintenance going on? On the flipside I am glad the driver is ok... and that really no significant damage was done, as it sounds as though everything was picked up quickly..... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

11-12-2012, 03:44 PM	#16
Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,028 Thanks: 603 Thanked 687 Times in 425 Posts	I'm also glad the young man is OK...However...Looking at the picture it appears that there isn't anything from stopping the fork lift from going into the water if his brakes failed. Maybe there is, but the picture doesn't show it. IMO there should be some type of barrier that will stop anything from going off the end if you get too close. __________________ It's never crowded along the extra mile.