I'm very happy (and lucky) I'm out

I would love to see what the bottom of bowline looks like, but only on TV, not in person. (Bodies and Bricks)

MJK
 
Seeing the bottom of Bowline is easy, just come in at dead low. The bottom will be above the water line!
 
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Originally posted by king5899

I would love to see what the bottom of bowline looks like, but only on TV, not in person. (Bodies and Bricks)

MJK

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This guy got to see the bottom of Bowline, in fact, he's sitting right on it!

 
Do they make a 110volt system for the pressurized snorkel? I would have gotten the 12volt even if they did. Key is portability for me. Add a jumperpak and you have a 100% self contained system you can drop in the dink and bring anywhere. The unit draws a maximum 8amps and I have a 22amp hour pak. Should get over an hour at a time before having to recharge. 2 if I want to push things.

Plus I've always been of the opinion that water and electricity don't mix, esp. 110volts AC!
 
I think this pack should be required equipment and installed in all vehicles driven by Senators from Massachusettes.
 
Why would you want to help save Senators from Massachusetts anyway?????

BTW - Sorry we hijacked your thread Chris, that's a nasty looking break!
 
Thanks for mention it rommer, I was beginning to feel ignored...I think I need a hug. ;) Then again, growing up as a red headed stepchild prepared me for days like today.

Anyway, back to the break. Turns out I have an $1,100 insurance deductable. Silverton quoted me $700 for the strut. I know for a fact the shaft log is not leaking. The prop looks good but I'll have it checked. So, if the shaft is not bent, I might as well slap a new one on. The only challenge is aligning it all. Am I crazy for attempting this myself or is alignment that difficult? At this point, I'm supposed to get the adjuster an estimate or two for repair...that in itself is a pain in the butt.

What do you guys think? I'm going to try and pull the shaft out this weekend and roll it on the pool table before I call the adjuster back!
 
Hey, isn't that Ted Kennedy in the back of that boat???
 
Chris, Sorry to see your having trouble with your boat! It could have been alot worse then it is for sure.. I think if it was my boat, i would change the shaft and the strut, have the prop checked and repair the rest as needed. Your insurance adjuster should be looking in that direction also.
 
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Originally posted by Al_Prisco

Chris, Sorry to see your having trouble with your boa!

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Yes, Chris' boa has been the topic of concern for some time now. Between his boa and Rommer's Croc's, HRCC has been sporting new mens' fashion trends including, but not limited to, mascara, rouge, umbrellas in drinks and black velvet swim trunks.
 
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No knife is needed since the entire system is attached to you with a belt, unclip it and you can swim away.
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Buzz. A knife is also used on stuff that finds you underwater, as opposed to what you bring along. You might be tempted to go after something and since the water is not clear, you won't know what you get into until it's too late.

We were given a demonstration of what it takes to breath underwater. It's a simple demo that immediately gives you appreciation for the pressures involved when diving, even at shallow depths.
Have a trustworthy :D buddy hold one end of a hose above the surface. Dive down with the other in your mouth and see how far down you can still suck wind.
That's why they have regulators, so you can breath. They balance the pressure in your lung cavity with the surrounding water.

As far as attempting to do this yourself Chris, work that out with the insurance company? They may renege on subsequent issues that are related. Get the whole thing surveyed unless you have not contacted them yet in which case why not go for it?
Alignment is managed at the engine and with a laser sight if you have money, or a feeler guage on the mating plates at the tranny output. The spec on that depends. But I think hatteras calls for something under 10 mikes. Basically you look for a consistent thickness of separation around the perimeter of the mating plates. However I have no idea how the strut is brought into alignment without some kind of sight or by use of the shaft itself?
You are also looking at a cutlass bearing.
 
"Yes, Chris' boa has been the topic of concern for some time now. Between his boa and Rommer's Croc's, HRCC has been sporting new mens' fashion trends including, but not limited to, mascara, rouge, umbrellas in drinks and black velvet swim trunks."

Thank God they didn't mention my thong this time!!!

OOPS!!!!!!
 
That thought is now permanently burned into my brain. You've ruined my day!

Please don't make that your avatar!
 
Not only is it PINK, it is leather, as well...
 
Is this the one?
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This is great...a thread about a broken strut and possibly a bent shaft morphs into pink thongs and wide hips.

If we ever had a tangent meter on BoaterEd, it'd be off the charts right now.
 
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