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R ETURN to P ORT. “It is better to be at the dock wishing you were out on the lake, rather on the lake wishing you were at the dock” Quote: Captain after 6 hours with broken boat , 4 kids and a unhappy wife!. Discussion Areas. It’s not if - It’s When! Being prepared!
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RETURN to PORT “It is better to be at the dock wishing you were out on the lake, rather on the lake wishing you were at the dock” Quote: Captain after 6 hours with broken boat , 4 kids and a unhappy wife!
Discussion Areas • It’s not if - It’s When! Being prepared! • “Secure the situation” • Safety ???? • Overheat • Fuel Problems- • Electrical • Mechanical
Being Prepared • Basic tools • Parts • Other stuff!!
Tools • Hand tools • Wrenches/Pliers/Sockets/Screwdrivers/Hammer/ File/Hacksaw/Special tools for your engine • Voltmeter and 12v test light- DVOM • Jumper wires with clips • Sharp serrated knife • Prop tools • Large 18” adjustable wrench • Oil Filter Wrench for fuel water separator
Parts • Water separator filter(s) • All Fluids- Engine oil/Drive oil/ Atf/ Antifreeze/WD 40/Marine Grease/silicone spray • Waterpump Kit • Belt set • Sparkplug set • Primary wire and connectors • Ty-wraps-duct tape/Electrical Tape/Fuses • Screw assortment • Spare Prop Hardware
Other Stuff! • Shop Vac- 1 gallon • Extension cord • Turkey Baster • Mirror on a stick • Assortment of corks • Clear silicone • Hoses clamps various sizes • Pieces of hose and splices
“Secure the Situation” • Find safe spot if possible • Drop Anchor/Tie to Dock • Have others keep watch if necessary • Stay Calm DO WHAT IS NEEDED TO KEEP IT FROM GETTING WORSE!
Safety • Know you limitations! • Fire Extinguisher accessible • Lifejackets ready or on • Keep Watch!!!!!
Overheat • Check Water inlets • LET ENGINE COOL BEFORE RESTART! • Monitor temp/water flow • If possible check/replace impeller • Find all the old pieces!!!
Outboards and Sterndrives Look Here
INBOARDS Easily Blocked Here!
Starvation- Boggs down! Loosen Cap to check for restricted vent Check Filters-Replace as Necessary If primer bulb (Outboard) Check for kinked hose Flooding Carb(s) Disconnect fuel line run dry Reconnect –Try again Water Change filter and check every 15-30 minutes Fuel Problems
Fuel Problems (Cont.) • Fuel pump( Inboard) • Check Fuses
Fuel Problems(Cont.) • Fuel Pump-Outboard • Pump Primer Bulb • BE CAREFULL ON OMC- WON’T GET OIL!!! • Fuel pump- I/O • Reverse rotation with jumper wires
Electrical • Will not start- • Will it Crank? • Check Battery Connection(Hot?- Loose) • Just clicks -Bypass solenoid-Tap on starter • Nothing- Voltmeter reading- Bypass solenoid(Note: Key on and in neutral) • Cranks but won’t start?? • Emergency stop switch- listen for the beep • Look at tach- • Fuel pump running? • Flooded- Hold throttle wide open
Electrical • Trim won’t go up or down- • Bypass solenoid or relay • Release lines and Capture Oil • Windlasswon’t come up- • Check Breakers (normally 2)
Solenoid Relay Bypass Solenoid or Relay Blue or Green Large blue or green Relay Plug + Ground
3 Batteries/1 Switch Star. Port Dc main Ground Battery Switch PORT STAR. HOUSE
Other • Damaged Prop • Replace or straighten with large crescent wrench • Won’t go in gear • Check if neutral interlock • Manually shift linkage at motor
VHF RADIO MAIN EMERGENCY CHANNEL Channel Selector 16 1/25 watt Scan Weather 16/9 Quick Select Squelch Power On/off Volume
Making the Call • Securite’ Securite’ Securite’ • Information • “Pawn Pawn” • Problem-Not life threatening now • Mayday! • Injuries that need treatment • Fire with flames • Taking on water faster than pumps can remove
Making the Call!Mayday • Channel 16 • Name of vessel • Description of vessel • White over blue 33’ express cruiser • # of people on board • Nature of problem
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