Hugo_Andreae
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Apologies for tardy response to the comments posted on here a few days back about an error in the latest What Now scenario. I've had a couple of weeks off playing on my boat around Poole and Solent. Joy!
As Tony Jones has already fessed up, he clearly meant the other starboard shaft (commonly known as the port one!).
To avoid any further confusion I have reposted a 'modified' scenario below. As usual all responses welcome.
In reponse to your comments we have decided to change the format from next month onwards to include a more detailed scenario that should give you more information to base your response on. As Tony says we don't want to narrow it down so much that there is one correct answer and all the rest are wrong. All we are really looking for is a list of the steps you would take to etsablish the potential cause of the problem and how to deal with it. However, I agree that it would help to define the parameters more tightly (and ensure they are correct!)
For the record if you think you can come up with a better scenario and solution then please pm me with any ideas or submissions of your own. This is all about sharing the combined ideas, experiences and knowledge of the forum with a wider and often less experienced audience.
The revised scenario:
" You are weighing anchor after lunch in a pretty cove. So far it has been fine and sunny but in accordance with the forecast the onshore wind is now picking up and the sky is clouding over. A force 5 wind and rain are on the way. No problem though, as the trip back home should only take about 45 minutes in your 40ft shaftdrive flybridge cruiser. But when you put the engines into ahead the boat swings to port and won't respond in the usual way to your steering inputs.
The tachos show that both engines are running, so it's not an engine failure. What else could the problem be and how might you diagnose it? In short, what now skipper?"
PS We are looking for a little more than just drive home on one engine, although this may be a viable option provided the steering is still working.
As Tony Jones has already fessed up, he clearly meant the other starboard shaft (commonly known as the port one!).
To avoid any further confusion I have reposted a 'modified' scenario below. As usual all responses welcome.
In reponse to your comments we have decided to change the format from next month onwards to include a more detailed scenario that should give you more information to base your response on. As Tony says we don't want to narrow it down so much that there is one correct answer and all the rest are wrong. All we are really looking for is a list of the steps you would take to etsablish the potential cause of the problem and how to deal with it. However, I agree that it would help to define the parameters more tightly (and ensure they are correct!)
For the record if you think you can come up with a better scenario and solution then please pm me with any ideas or submissions of your own. This is all about sharing the combined ideas, experiences and knowledge of the forum with a wider and often less experienced audience.
The revised scenario:
" You are weighing anchor after lunch in a pretty cove. So far it has been fine and sunny but in accordance with the forecast the onshore wind is now picking up and the sky is clouding over. A force 5 wind and rain are on the way. No problem though, as the trip back home should only take about 45 minutes in your 40ft shaftdrive flybridge cruiser. But when you put the engines into ahead the boat swings to port and won't respond in the usual way to your steering inputs.
The tachos show that both engines are running, so it's not an engine failure. What else could the problem be and how might you diagnose it? In short, what now skipper?"
PS We are looking for a little more than just drive home on one engine, although this may be a viable option provided the steering is still working.
