Just think of it like you are renting the boat and it costs $75 to rent every time you take it out for a spin. That's assuming you don't go full throttle all day and spend that in gas per hour
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| Author: | Sanmiam [ Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Damn fishermen |
The other weekend I noted a fairly steady "burp" of oil a couple of times per minute while the boat was anchored at the shoal. Pulled it in at the end of the day (fun ride home in a surprise storm) and noticed a nice trickle of oil running out the prop. My first thought, hooray, another DIY to replace the prop seal. Then a discussion with the admiral aaaaand - second thought, the boat goes to the shop. Well, got the word back from the shop - prop seal was completely toast (as in nearly none left) after a mess of line got caught up on the prop shaft. $280 later I have a new seal and a boat that no longer leaks oil akin to the Exon Valdez. The joys of owning a boat. So far I have averaged 1 fairly time consuming maintenance item per use. |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Damn fishermen |
Welcome to the REAL world of boating. Take some solas in that you are not alone, it happens to all of us. |
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| Author: | Sanmiam [ Wed Jul 25, 2012 1:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Damn fishermen |
Oh, I knew the phrase "Break Out Another Thousand" would be substantiated when I bought the thing. Would still do it over. |
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| Author: | fun2bethad [ Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Damn fishermen |
Just think of it like you are renting the boat and it costs $75 to rent every time you take it out for a spin. That's assuming you don't go full throttle all day and spend that in gas per hour
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| Author: | Winter Sux [ Thu Jul 26, 2012 6:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Damn fishermen |
You can also check to see if there's a thrust washer available with fishing line cutting capability. I had one on my last boat with a VP and never any problems. Note to self; see if they're available for my SX drives 
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| Author: | Waked Up [ Thu Jul 26, 2012 10:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Damn fishermen |
Here I go... Don't blame the fishermen for the stupidity of the wanna-be idiots who have no respect for others, lakes, oceans, environment etc. I enjoy fishing, and believe I am a responsible fisherman. Having said this I know professional "Fisherman" who cringe at the thought of even calling the weekend warrior "Wanna-be's" who come, take, poach, destroy, disrespect, and generally marr the reputation of the "Real Fishermen". This is true for all designations. |
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| Author: | scottmph [ Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Damn fishermen |
Waked Up wrote: Here I go... Don't blame the fishermen for the stupidity of the wanna-be idiots who have no respect for others, lakes, oceans, environment etc. I enjoy fishing, and believe I am a responsible fisherman. Having said this I know professional "Fisherman" who cringe at the thought of even calling the weekend warrior "Wanna-be's" who come, take, poach, destroy, disrespect, and generally marr the reputation of the "Real Fishermen". This is true for all designations. +1
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