I hate other peoples outdrives...

LeytonC

Well-Known Member
Joined
16 Sep 2002
Messages
1,738
Visit site
what a day, helped a mate of mine change his props in the water today - thought i would post some pictures - and yes, the water is as cold as it looks! i hate other peoples outdrives!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

18-02-06_1238.jpg


mmmm, just like a chocolate organge - tap it and unwrap it!!

18-02-06_1240.jpg


why oh why dont outdrives lift right out of the water, lol
 
Water is about 7 meters deep there - its on the canal, i was more worried about dropping props /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
Yes They are the ones, dully checked by leyton. He only hit the blades once with the lump hammer!!!!!

I get them in the post next week.

Regards

Ian
 
It is also worth trying to tempt 3 or 4 fat passers by with a beer and some pies to sit on the bow while you work as this lifts the prop high enough to work with more easily.
 
My Dad did that trick on his Dufour, problem being it had a sandwich deck construction, not built to expect John Prescott and his mates all at the same time in a small area, and cracked it!
Didn't discover 'till next time heavens opened!!!
 
Top