tip for the newbies... learned the hard way

[hootyhooo]

I just bought a '47 sea 3hp... statred on the fourth pull... headed out on lake erie and it dies... wound the rope back on and started it back up but a wave hits me and I don't get a full pull on it... the thing starts flying the handle around... breaks off the gas cap... beating my trolling motor up... luckily I avoided injury and managed to get it shut down. Tip... if you have a wind up, make sure you get a good pul on it!
Dave

 

[Fl_Richard]

Re: tip for the newbies... learned the hard way

WOW --- Lake Erie and a '47 3hp. Very impressed!

Sounds like a manufacturer liability lawsuit to me! Of course I keep tryingto spill McDonalds coffeee on myself

 

[solar7647]

Re: tip for the newbies... learned the hard way

WOW......I will agree with Fl Richard... I got a 22ft with 180Hp and still have moments where it feels to small for Lake Erie. You got gusto!

 

[Lion hunter]

Re: tip for the newbies... learned the hard way

As long as no one was hurt, this will make a great story. Times like these that makes boating fun.

 

[jbjennings]

Re: tip for the newbies... learned the hard way

I just bought a '47 sea 3hp..... headed out on lake erie

I thought this quote sounded pretty prophetic!

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: tip for the newbies... learned the hard way

Sounds dicey...glad no one was hurt. Also watch the knot on the end of that pull rope when you do get a good pull...they can raise a welt or put an eye out.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: tip for the newbies... learned the hard way

I assume you are experienced with old motors and know not to put yourself in a precarious situation if they should fail. Since your post was directed to those new to boating, they should not think they are set after they buy a 60 year old motor!

 

[hootyhooo]

Re: tip for the newbies... learned the hard way

yea it is dicey... I get alot of wows from the 2 old towne canoes I put together for my boat too. I've had quite a bit of experince on Erie... always have backup... never had any life threatening situations.... knock on wood... always keep a close eye on the weather.
Dave