Aborted day yesterday

[Bigplumbs]

towed the rib to our usual launch place yesterday and set off. Got 50 yards and overheat alarm went if on the 60 hp Mariner 2 stroke. Got back to the slip pulled it out and came home. Took out thermostat and tested and it had failed. New one in stock but 140 degrees and ideally I need 110 degrees (Now ordered)

pity as it was a lovely day.

I wonder how many others have had simple things spoil their boating day

 

[Bigplumbs]

I wonder how many others have had simple things spoil their boating day

I wonder if Brixham Bound could fall into that category

 

[oldgit]

a shorter list would be of stuff that had not broken or resulted in a trip back ashore a lot sooner than you would have liked !
Recent a trip to the Thames that would have lasted longer and been considerably less expensive had I read an instruction manual.

 

[Greg2]

….. had I read an instruction manual.

Don’t be ridiculous! You will be suggesting that we stop to ask someone for directions when driving next! ?

 

[Seastoke]

I wonder if Brixham Bound could fall into that category

I will have a look at your engine when I fetch the 5hp tonight

 

[Bigplumbs]

I will have a look at your engine when I fetch the 5hp tonight

What time will you be there you can have a cuppa

 

[Seastoke]

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What time will you be there you can have a cuppa

It will be about 3 am as my mate BruceK tells me you keep the small engines in the house.

 

[Bigplumbs]

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It will be about 3 am as my mate BruceK tells me you keep the small engines in the house.

Yup they are in bed next to her indoors

 

[ST840]

Don’t be ridiculous! You will be suggesting that we stop to ask someone for directions when driving next! ?

?

 

[Seastoke]

towed the rib to our usual launch place yesterday and set off. Got 50 yards and overheat alarm went if on the 60 hp Mariner 2 stroke. Got back to the slip pulled it out and came home. Took out thermostat and tested and it had failed. New one in stock but 140 degrees and ideally I need 110 degrees (Now ordered)

pity as it was a lovely day.

I wonder how many others have had simple things spoil their boating day

Did you not say on another thread , you don’t need to change impellers regularly

 

[Bigplumbs]

Did you not say on another thread , you don’t need to change impellers regularly

Quite correct. There was nothing wrong with the impeller it was a failed thermostat. Do try to keep up or you will never make it to Brixham