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fastjeff
#1 Posted : Monday, April 19, 2010 11:40:18 AM(UTC)
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Finally launched the old gal and was just about to enter my slip when the engine alarm went off. Talk about bad timing! And the wind was blowing like mad (naturally). I eyeballed the gages and didn't see a problem, so shut the noise maker off and finished slipping the boat. After getting the lines all fixed up, I did some investigating. Turns out that the temp switch on the port engine decided that it would go off 60 degrees lower than its setting, the ~)*@#%6!

No biggee, but boy did it shake me up.

Jeff

PS: Ever try to start the port engine by using the switch for the panel lights (which is only inches away)? Doesn't work very well. I prepared to jumper that "damn solenoid" and asked the "Admiral" to hit the starter for me. She did, it ground, and I thought "the SOB cured itself." I then tried to start it with the panel light switch again. Boy, did I feel the fool when I figured it out!

Any one else ever do that? Come on now, 'fess up!
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#2 Posted : Monday, April 19, 2010 12:44:17 PM(UTC)
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" My boat doesn't love me! "
Thats why we give most boats a female name....
" Finally launched the old gal "
CONGRATS ! Winter is now officially over. ( for some lucky ones )
Used the wrong switch? .....Means you are out of practice. Only one way to fix that. Lots of gas and lots of beer and might have to work on it all summer. Can you still open a beer and bait a hook? It's been a long cold winter, hope everybody has a long hot summer.--Ed
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#3 Posted : Monday, April 19, 2010 12:48:04 PM(UTC)
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Jeff
I have tried to start the port with panel light switch several times also !
Now I leave it on all the time , my panel lights don't come on unless the nav lights are on anyway .
We should start a club!
Dave
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5.8 Chryslers 275hp each.
Charleston Boat Club Kanawha River Charleston WV
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#4 Posted : Monday, April 19, 2010 12:56:21 PM(UTC)
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Jeff,

As far as the boating season goes, this is Monday. Your long layup over the "weekend" known as winter has you a little rusty. Better to make a mistake that wasn't than to make one that was. Really, I think you were looking for something to FIX. Happy boating!

Max
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#5 Posted : Monday, April 19, 2010 1:01:34 PM(UTC)
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MaxII wrote:
Jeff,

Really, I think you were looking for something to FIX. Happy boating!





Need something to fix?, I have a list that is pages and pages long....
--Ed
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#6 Posted : Monday, April 19, 2010 3:44:06 PM(UTC)
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so you think you've shaken out ALL the winter cobwebs?? Sure you have!
Joel Albert, Potomac MD
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#7 Posted : Monday, April 19, 2010 6:35:38 PM(UTC)
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thank you jeff site was quiet over weekend guessed every one was getting ships in shape as i deliver goods about the nation the wait was worth it thats a knee slaper glad all was ok
HP Chadwick bay Sunset Bay lake Erie NY boat name Sunrise 32' f/b fisherman chry 318 twin blue bastards,28'express singel 318
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#8 Posted : Monday, April 19, 2010 11:09:15 PM(UTC)
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Jeff,

The Mystic was just testing U Whistle Look on the bright side at least U didn't have to rework the eng like a couple years back d'oh! Happy boating season & a safe one Applause

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#9 Posted : Monday, April 19, 2010 11:39:34 PM(UTC)
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..."... least U didn't have to rework the eng like a couple years back"

Not YET.

Jeff
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#10 Posted : Monday, April 19, 2010 11:56:21 PM(UTC)
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I have the panel lights and compass lights wired directly to the nav lights, as a reminder to turn the latter on when it gets dark. You could get pulled over by the Coast Guard and lectured about safety if you don't turn your nav lights on at sunset.

Not that that's ever happened to me. NOT.


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fastjeff
#11 Posted : Tuesday, April 20, 2010 3:11:01 AM(UTC)
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Not that I ever go out at night (I can't drive a car at night), but that seems like a good idea. I seem to recall having the nav lights on during the day by accident and other horrors.

Jeff
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#12 Posted : Tuesday, April 20, 2010 10:42:10 PM(UTC)
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Well, it's always night somewhere.


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#13 Posted : Tuesday, April 20, 2010 10:56:34 PM(UTC)
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Yeah, but I'm on the anchor or in my slip when when night falls. No headlights on my rig.

Jeff
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