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07-01-2014, 12:20 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
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here's one
when I had a small tin boat I'd back into the creek down the street from me, hit the brakes, she'd slide right in and stop when the bow line tied to the trailer got taught. Yup, one launch the bow line snaps, boat heads out into the incoming current further up into the creek. Next to this ramp is a small horseshoe shaped public beach with a high spot of sea grass and mud at the other end. All I had in the old truck was a 50' extension cord and my tool belt. I grabs the 50 footer, the hammer and starts running the length of the beach still wearing my knee highs,,,, quite a site I'm sure for those still on the beach at the end of the day. Gets to the high spot just as she's drifting by, looks about 51' away LOL, ties on the hammer to one end of the cord, steps on the other and lets one of those Roy Rogers cowboy tosses go. Dead nuts,,, she was more like 48' away! Hammer hooked onto her and I pulled her in. Don't remember how I did that night but it had one heck of a start.
Sorry Ross, I know this has nothing to do with your post,,,, couldn't help myself and hope the boat Gods treat you a little better the rest of the season :-)
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07-01-2014, 12:51 PM
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Ledge Runner Baits
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: I live in a house, but my soul is at sea.
Posts: 8,699
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I think Clammer has a good boat-trailer story  . |
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07-01-2014, 02:38 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,551
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2nd time out this year
And today's entry will be about engine oil pumps and alarms..... I was able to use the toggle switch on the engine (have to pull motor cover) to fill up emergency reservoir that is on the engine and the alarm stopped. But will now have to see if there is a blockage from oil tank, or if the oil pump has failed. Had just put a gallon into the oil tank first thing this morning.
Still working on what batteries to get. Number two is bad as it drained down in a very short time with just livewell and gps/ff. Started it up on number one and then charged by running both. Had the battery jump pack onboard just in case. Hasn't been much relaxing or enjoyment so far this season....
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07-01-2014, 02:59 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,883
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nightfighter
And today's entry will be about engine oil pumps and alarms..... I was able to use the toggle switch on the engine (have to pull motor cover) to fill up emergency reservoir that is on the engine and the alarm stopped. But will now have to see if there is a blockage from oil tank, or if the oil pump has failed. Had just put a gallon into the oil tank first thing this morning.
Still working on what batteries to get. Number two is bad as it drained down in a very short time with just livewell and gps/ff. Started it up on number one and then charged by running both. Had the battery jump pack onboard just in case. Hasn't been much relaxing or enjoyment so far this season....
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So I'm no genius when it comes to mechanics but the one thing I learned when I had an RV was if one battery is bad---CHANGE THEM BOTH! Had 3 different mechanics tell me the same thing.
I would assume it's the same in a boat. |
No boat, back in the suds.  
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07-01-2014, 03:30 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,551
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Oh, that's a given!
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07-02-2014, 07:54 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nightfighter
And today's entry will be about engine oil pumps and alarms..... I was able to use the toggle switch on the engine (have to pull motor cover) to fill up emergency reservoir that is on the engine and the alarm stopped. But will now have to see if there is a blockage from oil tank, or if the oil pump has failed. Had just put a gallon into the oil tank first thing this morning.
Still working on what batteries to get. Number two is bad as it drained down in a very short time with just livewell and gps/ff. Started it up on number one and then charged by running both. Had the battery jump pack onboard just in case. Hasn't been much relaxing or enjoyment so far this season....
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I thought the yamis main oil tank fed the one under the cover and that one feeds the oil lines. I'm pretty sure my buddy had a problem with a similar system and it was vacuum that filled the upper tank. He had some cracked oil lines or tank cap that prevented a good vacuum to pull the oil up.
Just a thought.... |
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Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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07-01-2014, 02:57 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,883
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Got Stripers
I think Clammer has a good boat-trailer story . |
Oh yeah! First time I saw a tin boat motoring on a street. |
No boat, back in the suds.
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