I do not know what I am doing.

capslock118

capslock118

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Re: I do not know what I am doing.

were you boating up a mountain?
 
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phoodieman

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Re: I do not know what I am doing.

Yeah. Mount Dumb *****. I can laugh about your comment now, (And I laughed pretty hard), but at the time, I was lost, just about to be out of gas, and then grounded out. Put in at a pier on the opposite side of the lake that I put in at. Luckily a very nice stranger helped me out. Next purchase before the new props will be a depth finder...(And I ain't kidding). GPS after that.

Phoodieman
 
Dave Barnett

Dave Barnett

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Re: I do not know what I am doing.

Dont feel too bad buddy. Around here we have some rivers that have great fishing but make a fella either expect things like this or buy a jet.
 
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df909

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Re: I do not know what I am doing.

I bought a new 4-blde prop for my new to me boat. First time out, I left the drive down and dragged it up the boat ramp. Well, the concrete won and the brand new prop broke. Did the same thing later that summer.

So...don't feel too bad.
 
Nandy

Nandy

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Re: I do not know what I am doing.

There is not much of help out there to keep you from doing this other than knowing your waters and maybe a gps with good chart. Deep finders tells you how deep it WAS, so in an even slope up it will work if you are not going too fast.
Good luck!
 
j_martin

j_martin

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Re: I do not know what I am doing.

If you really want a heart ache, rototill with a $550 stainless prop.:eek:

Navigation, having a good map and compass, and knowing how to read them is your best prevention. GPS helps, but only if you know the orienteering part of it first. You still have to read a map and figure out which way you're pointing.
 
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LongLine

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Re: I do not know what I am doing.

And you lower unit is still in one piece...wow.

Tom B.
(LongLine)
 
Gromulin

Gromulin

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Re: I do not know what I am doing.

LongLine said:
And you lower unit is still in one piece...wow.

Tom B.
(LongLine)
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Shear pin too. I've done that before...but it was a rental :D

They gave us back the deposit before they lifted the OB...we beat feet outta there in a hurry... (We were all in our 20's at the time...)
 
'96 Charger

'96 Charger

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Re: I do not know what I am doing.

I had everything you posted in the op happen to me not long after I bought my boat except my prop shaft SHEARED OFF CLEAN!!!!!!!
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Come to think of it that lower unit doesn't look like it even belongs on that motor. The one insurance paid for is a perfect match though.
 
cribber

cribber

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Re: I do not know what I am doing.

Do what I did with my 1st busted prop... cleaned it up and put it on my desk at work as a conversation piece. Scared the bageezus out of me when we broke one of the blades. Now it's just a funny story I tell people who ask about it.
 
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lockedandloaded

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Re: I do not know what I am doing.

Dave Barnett said:
Dont feel too bad buddy. Around here we have some rivers that have great fishing but make a fella either expect things like this or buy a jet.
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I don't about the comment but I love your signature line about the rapture.
 
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Aussie Bunyip

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Re: I do not know what I am doing.

When the Rapture happens, first in can have my boat, cars, home, workshop full of tools and everything else but please take special care of our beautiful German Shepherd, she is so gentle and will miss us.
 
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