How do I escape the Cripes?

Hint 1 of 8:

You are outnumbered.  Fighting isn't going to help.

Hint 2 of 8:

You will need to cloud the gang's vision.

Hint 3 of 8:

Try throwing something that you got on the ferry.

Hint 4 of 8:

Throw the smoke bomb at them.

Hint 5 of 8:

But you still can't escape quite yet.  You will need to use some kind of
force on the gang members.  Maybe they need some cooling off.

Hint 6 of 8:

There is a fire hydrant aimed right at them.

Hint 7 of 8:

Use the wrench that Ray gave you on the hydrant and run.

Hint 8 of 8:

You will need to find some more help.  Look around the city.