STOLEN!!!!!

[DmaxJC_ski]

4 G23 Nautiques....

 

Last spotted heading east of Winnipeg, about 10 hours ago. Keep an ear/eye out for these fantastic people that run this company.

[Horton]

meh. Canadian wakeboard boats. Whatever. If they never turn up it may save a ski Lake.

[DmaxJC_ski]

@Horton not my favorite thing either, but the people that own the dealership are great, so I don't mind putting the word out.

[gregy]

Probably already in a shipping container on there way to South America or Asia.

[oldjeep]

@Horton rest assured that nobody wants to put a surf boat in 6ft of water

[david_quail]

In addition to being great people, the owners run one of the only nautique dealerships in western Canada. They maintain, and winterize Many of our ski boats. They also sponsor events like the Canadian open, which part in thanks to them, was able to draw the likes of Nate Smith to ski in front of us local mortals. I could go on.

And this is $800k of their product. IMO an issue well worth sharing on our form in hopes it may help them ... Rather than "Meh."

[Bulldog]

I hope these asshole thiefs get caught. No one deserves to have their boats stolen. Especially a good dealer.

[liquid d]

seems like an internet hoax. How on God's green earth are you going to hide those? and 4? they came with a caravan of Suburbans?

[Bulldog]

Not a hoax. It was on multiple media outlets. Sounds like these guys scopes out the dealer before the theft. Took out the cameras. I just hope no one pays for the boats and gets ripped off or worse by buying stolen property.....

[DmaxJC_ski]

Hopefully that link isn't too long, first time I've tried that, anyways it's the news clip reguarding the story with the camera footage.

 

 

https://goo.gl/8s6w3S

[ozski]

Just curious whats the $ value on that combination of boats? 600k upwards? I reckon its wakeboarders funding an endless summer... But seriously its not cool and they will get caught.

[Stevie Boy]

Surely these boats all have serial numbers, I was under the impression you could not buy parts or have the boat serviced etc, with out a registered number, in this case, at some point, surely it would flag up as stolen ?

 

[spicoli]

This might be same group they stole yamaha outboards quarter mill worth came in dealer had there own fork truck ran out of propane and took the dealers fork truck to finish took them right off boats months later they hit Malibu dealer climbed the poles put blankets over lights took all there yamaha off now they park a dozer in frt gate every night.

[liquid d]

damn Canadians...

[DmaxJC_ski]

What I find crazy is they spent 2 1/2 hours in the yard arranging boats un noticed, unfortunately with our economy and dollar being in the toilet for going on 3 years stuff like this isn't uncommon, petty theft to grand theft. I've had my welding cables cut off my truck so they can strip it and sell the copper, had the emergency breakaway battery stolen from my car trailer out on my farm. Atv's , snowmobiles you name it. Now this may be on a lot larger scale of crime, but then again you never know what someone will do to pay the mortgage so they have a roof over their head for another month either.

[oldjeep]

This seems a lot more than someone trying to pay the bills. You come with 4 trucks capable of towing a G23 on a triple trailer and clearly some sort of plan to get rid of them since you took 4. Likely headed for containers somewhere to ship over seas. Hard part to believe is that the RCMP can't find a caravan of boats those colors headed down the highway. Lots of people had to notice that train.

[lpskier]

They were probably on a ship heading overseas within 24 hours.

 

A friend had a year old 200 stolen in Aspen, Colorado a few years ago. As far as I know, it was never recovered. Some Russian (or where ever stolen boats go, maybe Asia) is probably skiing behind it now.

[swc5150]

I heard they were spotted in Winnipeg, but not recovered. No doubt these were boosted by pros, and on their way to a location where they'll never be found.

[LeonL]

Due to the dollar value involved and the volume, it wasn't a fly by night , if you'll pardon the expression, operation. They're not trying to peddle them at the flea market this weekend. The had a buyer or at least a "broker" already involved. Most likely the didn't take the same route so as not to attract attention. Luxury cars disappear like that and obviously end up over seas, where no one cares about registration or serial numbers. If you need service you just put in an order for another one to be stolen.

[gregy]

There was a local car dealership that had wheels and tires stolen from around 200 cars in one night. Police said there was a crew that was going around the country doing this. Still I'd be looking past and present employees.

[UWSkier]

Canada is getting pretty notorious for this on the snowmobile forums as well. Guys will have full enclosed trailers with multiple sleds boosted right out of hotel lots if the rig isn't parked in such a way to prevent them getting another truck closeby. God forbid you ever disconnect your truck from your trailer to drive into town to grab a bite or some provisions...

[Horton]

Haaa the most dislikes of ever had on my own website! Sometimes I do have to remind you guys this is a slalom oriented tournament water ski website. For those of you actually irritated by my original comment have a little sense of humor.

 

I agree that this is an amazing caper. If these guys ever get caught I think the story will be pretty darn interesting.

[Killer]

@UWSkier getting? those stories have been around of over 20 years. There was a certain part of Quebec that was known for it, but again many many years ago. Totally baseless

[oldjeep]

@UWSkier that isn't a uniquely Canadian thing. You leave a trailer full of 20K worth of sleds unsecured it has a good chance of disappearing anywhere. Pretty much any enclosed trailer needs to be locked to the tow vehicle in an overnight parking lot.

[Mateo_Vargas]

I would think they are too wide to fit in a container.

[Horton]

@"Mateo Vargas" Yes @ColeGiacopuzzi and I were just talking about that. This is really like a jewel or bank robbery. These guy must be sophisticated big time players or... Coen Brothers character level screw ups.

[klindy]

If they don't fit (sideways or on an angle or otherwise) the shippers are glad to top load them. Basically put them on a pallet and load.

[Horton]

@klindy but don't they have to go in the container and put on a truck before they can get to a port. It's a wide load for regular semi I think.

[DmaxJC_ski]

If they were spotted east of Winnipeg, they would have to be shipping off the east coast which would take them 2-3 days from Edmonton, and I would think they wouldn't fit in a container. Not to mention there would have to be some dirty shipping/border types working on this deal also, how the hell would it go unnoticed? Many many layers possible to this deal that's for sure. It would be awesome to have them busted red handed that's for sure. 200k in possession should net a few days in the clink.

[Mateo_Vargas]

My guess is it's The Trailer Park Boys

[jcamp]

@"Mateo Vargas" Greeeeeee-heeeeeeee-zeeeeeee.

[Kdinger838]

@"Mateo Vargas" You can fit g25s in a container

[jpattigr]

Last report i heard is that 3 G23's were spotted within an hour of each other in the middle of the night on the Trans Canada highway east of Winnipeg. The 4th boat was in shrink wrap so does not stick out as much. Maybe heading to Thunder Bay to ship out of country?? Northern Ontario is a big empty place and lots of places to hide 4 boats till things cool off. Wizard Lake Marine is good supporter of local waterski clubs, this will hurt them!

[spicoli]

They can part those boats out and make thousands and thousands

[aupatking]

On the gulf coast we had the same type deal, one night. Stole 3 Yamaha 250's or 300's off a couple boats and a 32' center console, and maybe another boat, but I don't remember the specifics. Does sound like the same type of deal. I would not be at all surprised to find that all were the same crew. Even so far apart. The money makes the distance make sense. My Prostar has a 1911 and a 308 bull barrel surveillance camera.

[6balls]

We vacationed for years for 2 weeks at rented cabins in Wisconsin in the summer driving from Iowa. I was only a kid but insisted on parking arrangements with our vehicles that would enclose the boat attached to our tow rig at the time. I think my relatives thought I was nuts. My thinking was that it would be SO easy to swap our trailer onto their trailer hitch and drive away...in that case taking our boat and all of the stuff we packed into it to double as a travel trailer for vacation. Would have been like the Grinch stealing Christmas.

[Stevie Boy]

I cannot belive that those boats did not have trackers fitted, even if it was only while they were on the sales lot, various trackers are pretty cheap nowadays, ask yourself, should you fit a tracker on your boat.

How many people think that it would never happen to them ?

[parkerc2112]

I posted to twitter

[cruznski]

So why don't the manufacturer's look into this internet of things (it's a thing) and install tracking chips in the electronics modules. They cost next to nothing compared to the cost of one of those boats. I can put one on my dog. Hello.

[DmaxJC_ski]

@cruznski I think it boils down to how far do you go with it and why should you have to?? I stopped in at wizard today and the events that played out were... let's say very thought out and in depth. The thiefs were very respectful with the other boats as no other damages were done as they were moving things around etc, the alarm company dropped the ball..(hmmm shocking) 3 boats are suspected in the Winnipeg area, 1 was spotted heAded west toward the coast. Sounds like a very in depth/extensive investigation is happening, looking at footage from the past week at people who would have been looking at boats, as there was a couple guys looking in the previous week, as well as the security company. The boats won't fit in a sea can either without drastic measures.

[Nautibynature]

Like that movie Gone in 60 Seconds but with boats.

[MuskokaKy]

no doubt they are headed for Quebec. To anyone on this site never buy a boat from Quebec. You can never check there system as they don't share that info with the rest of Canada. They sell/ wash stolen boats like its going out of style. If you haven't found them now they are gone there and good luck getting them back. on the look out in Muskoka here. I have sent the pics to everyone up here and we know almost all the G's up here. specially if its a 2018. that's a Million dollars MSRP Canadian. If they keep them in Ontario you can guarantee you will be getting them back. :) eyes peeled for the next year for them. They may stash them til season fires up again next year too.

[MuskokaKy]

P.S. grew up in a cop family but we have added a gps trackers to our boats ( and bikes and cars) that no one will find without completely stripping it. runs on watch batteries and has never failed. we change the batteries every 6 months to be safe but it can last much longer. They are the size of a thumb nail approx.

[Andre]

@MuskokaKy

Pfffftt...

Quebec bashing from an idiot.

What else is new...

[MuskokaKy]

@Andre Quebec is a greasy as poutine! Don't get me wrong a crack head mayor is messed up but how many Mayors did Montreal have in a year or so all kicked out over corruption...no Quebec is great!!not crooked at all! not to mention their driving skills! LMAO. don't worry though you guys are about to have 4 brand new G's for half price!

[Horton]

@Andre @MuskokaKy I blame all Canadians for most of what is wrong in the world.

[MuskokaKy]

@Horton i had a feeling this was going to attract your attention. I try and stay off your sh*tlist. LOL. God Bless Amurica! #MAGA

[aupatking]

Canadians, they've amassed 90% of their population along our border for an attack. They freely walk among us, undetected. Think of your children pledging allegiance to a maple leaf, mayonnaise on everything, Ann Murray, all day, every day.

Blame Canada

[cragginshred]

Canmore, Alberta is one of the coolest places to outdoor recreate on earth!

[MuskokaKy]

@aupatking youre right. I just want to congratulate you guys on 12,000...No thats not a USA trick score, that's how many murders you guys have so far this year. If that doesn't say you guys are the problem i dont know what does. @horton i hope i get a like from you on this one. :D God Bless Amurica. You guys really need it.