agghhh... got a ding on a prop...

[Robg71]

just been over the side, scuba gear on, to find a air intake panel that the bad weather here had caused to come off. my stupid fault as a fender was rubbing against it. had a look at the screws whilst down there, and got dint in one of the blades about 10mm by 40mm long along a tip... ****e... not good.... might pull the props off tomorrow... or at least go down in daylight with the camera...

 

[rbcoomer]

B*gger! Is that a lift out or can you remove and refit underwater?

 

[Robg71]

ill do it myself. not forking out £400 just for that. just like been at work

 

[rbcoomer]

That's what I thought! Busman's holiday... :encouragement:

 

[Robg71]

i can think of better things to do on a saturday night in jersey... ideal time though as the gate was shut for low tide. its only about ten foot deep, and paddling about in mud and ****...

 

[benjenbav]

You could hire a diver...:encouragement:

 

[Robg71]

im trying to think of an excuse not to... its deep dark n dangerous down there

 

[DAKA]

im trying to think of an excuse not to... its deep dark n dangerous down there

you just need lumishore lights :encouragement:

cue searush , they are an important bit safety kit

 

[Robg71]

No, I like my retinas

 

[Powersalt]

Can you actually see anything when over the side and would you take the props off underwater?

 

[Robg71]

yes, visibility was more than enough. even in black water we still do similar work.

 

[Powersalt]

how cool is that. Saves £s on any lifts etc. And I only get mine lifted to clean the props in February, One hour in slings ande circa £200 less in wallet

 

[longjohnsilver]

yes, visibility was more than enough. even in black water we still do similar work.

Rob, did you manage to get the prop off? It can be the devils own job out of the water, often requiring heat and/or hydraulic pullers, not an easy job under water.

 

[Robg71]

no, I have not tried. I will be coming over in january to do them, and a few other winter jobs, so will drop them off then.