08-19-2014, 02:02 PM
Whoa as in no go!
So I finally got off my duff, finished installing the new strap/crank on the trailer, tested up the lights, worked out how to 'mount' the transom keeper, and hooked up the "big" boat.
After getting stung by a wasp (I checked that trailer hitch dammit!) and giving a quick turn to the key - fired. Check!
I hauled her up to Hyrum, paid my $8, loaded in some gear, and hit the ramp. I opted not to push her off the trailer (good) but went to fire up the motor and back it off.
Turn the key - nothing. I wiggled wires, popped the cover on the 65Hp Evinrude outboard, Couldn't see anything that my non-mechanical brain could identify as a problem.
Good gas, fresh tank, squeeze ball hard, battery lines hooked, charge in battery - but nothing.
So I'm at a loss. Had test run in the drive with the muffs on - she purred like a kitten (ok, screamed like a banshee more like it). And like I say - a quick turn before leaving to make sure all the spark of love was there.
I think she's afraid of the water! EvinRUDE is right!
Any ideas? It was Sunday so I couldn't pop over and ask Lee for a wave oh his magic wand. Before I turn it over to a pro and open my wallet, anybody know where to strike with a sledgehammer?
Very frustrating.
BOAT=Break Out Another Thousand, right eh?
Oh and to add insult the injury as I approached my driveway I find the NEW transom keeper has snapped in too! Argh! Muuuuuurrrrpppphyyyyyyy!
So I finally got off my duff, finished installing the new strap/crank on the trailer, tested up the lights, worked out how to 'mount' the transom keeper, and hooked up the "big" boat.
After getting stung by a wasp (I checked that trailer hitch dammit!) and giving a quick turn to the key - fired. Check!
I hauled her up to Hyrum, paid my $8, loaded in some gear, and hit the ramp. I opted not to push her off the trailer (good) but went to fire up the motor and back it off.
Turn the key - nothing. I wiggled wires, popped the cover on the 65Hp Evinrude outboard, Couldn't see anything that my non-mechanical brain could identify as a problem.
Good gas, fresh tank, squeeze ball hard, battery lines hooked, charge in battery - but nothing.
So I'm at a loss. Had test run in the drive with the muffs on - she purred like a kitten (ok, screamed like a banshee more like it). And like I say - a quick turn before leaving to make sure all the spark of love was there.
I think she's afraid of the water! EvinRUDE is right!
Any ideas? It was Sunday so I couldn't pop over and ask Lee for a wave oh his magic wand. Before I turn it over to a pro and open my wallet, anybody know where to strike with a sledgehammer?
Very frustrating.
BOAT=Break Out Another Thousand, right eh?
Oh and to add insult the injury as I approached my driveway I find the NEW transom keeper has snapped in too! Argh! Muuuuuurrrrpppphyyyyyyy!