I hate other peoples outdrives...

[LeytonC]

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

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

why oh why dont outdrives lift right out of the water, lol

 

[Dave_Snelson]

Nice work Leyton. I would have been tempted to don my drysuit and change them from the water, especially if the water was low.

Its like working on a bridge though isn't it...one dropped spanner... /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[LeytonC]

Water is about 7 meters deep there - its on the canal, i was more worried about dropping props /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[boatone]

I used to do this on a previous boat. Safety first routine was to attach light lines to tools and also tied a light line round one blade of the prop and attached to boat.....that way no worries if you let it slip.

 

[Dave_Snelson]

Very good idea - go to the top of the class! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[jgeely]

are these the ones ian is sending to me

 

[LeytonC]

Yes, wonder if you would read this post - props are in excellent condition as well.

 

[LeytonC]

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

 

[abraxus]

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.

 

[PAULSTEWART]

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!!!