Pete Davidson and Colin Jost’s Ferry Sets Sail Briefly

Colin Jost and Pete Davidson’s unique ferry recently made a brief appearance in New York Harbor. However, the vessel was not independent; it was towed rather than navigating on its own.

Pete Davidson and Colin Jost’s Ferry Details

The ferry’s design features a striking Nike advertisement, highlighting the message: “NYC WON’T CARRY YOU. IT PUSHES YOU.” This marketing effort coincided with the ongoing New York City marathon campaign.

Legal and Financial Struggles

According to a recent report from the New York Times, the ferry’s owners, which include Jost and Davidson along with a collective of investors, are entangled in legal issues. They owe lawyers around $13,500 and have reportedly spent an estimated $600,000 at a Staten Island shipyard for storage fees. This has rendered the ferry more of an expensive advertising platform than a functioning vessel.

• Owners: Colin Jost, Pete Davidson, architect, and club promoter
• Legal fees owed: $13,500
• Storage fees paid: Approximately $600,000

Public Engagement with the Ferry

The ferry has occasionally served as a venue for events, such as a Tommy Hilfiger fashion show last fall and a horror film titled “Screamboat,” which is rumored to have a sequel in production named “Screamboat 2.”

Recently, a Staten Island high-school teacher, TJ Smolka, observed the ferry’s transformation into a vibrant reddish-pink and notified fellow ferry enthusiasts. They followed the ferry’s journey through the harbor. However, it has since returned to its dock, still wrapped in Nike colors. Smolka expressed concern that the ferry may remain stationary for the foreseeable future.

Current Status

As of now, the ferry sits in its usual docking location, showcasing its bold advertisement. The rarity of seeing the ferry in motion has intrigued local residents and ferry watchers alike.