A person purchased a used water slide from an abandoned resort for $118,000, which was damaged during delivery by scam artists. The slide was cut to fit transport, resulting in additional damage and costs. Despite the setbacks, the buyer is determined to repair and install the slide as the centerpiece of a planned park. The project involves extensive repairs, including fixing cracks and reassembling cut pieces, with the help of friends and professionals. The process includes cleaning, measuring, and using makeshift equipment to handle heavy parts. The goal is to create a safe and functional attraction despite the challenges faced.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator bought a $300,000 water slide for $118,000.
2. The water slide was damaged during transport and had to be repaired.
3. The narrator paid $5,000 for shipping, but the company used a U-Haul truck and cut off the last 2 feet of the slide to make it fit.
4. The narrator discovered that the company had damaged the slide by pounding it with a hammer and cutting off parts to make it fit.
5. The narrator had to pay extra to fix the damage, which added to the overall cost.
6. The narrator's goal is to use the water slide as the centerpiece of a park.
7. The narrator and his team had to clean and inspect the water slide pieces to identify damaged areas.
8. The team used a cherry picker to move the heavy water slide pieces.
9. The narrator visited a scrapyard to find metal pieces to use as support beams.
10. The team used a CAD designer to create plans for the water slide and ensure it would fit together correctly.
11. The narrator met with a power washing company to clean the water slide.
12. The team used sodium hypochlorite to clean off the gel coat from the water slide.
13. The narrator walked out 89 feet to determine where to place the water slide.
14. The team built a crane to move the water slide pieces into place.
15. The narrator and his team are working on building the tower and preparing the water slide for installation.