Last Thursday eve after work I headed to the lake intending on a quick run to check water clarity for the next few days fishing (Fri, Sat and Sun on St Clair). It turned to be a bad decision....
After idling out the river mouth and past the no wake area I gunned the throttle and was ready for a nice ride on a strangely calm day.....well that all ended quickly.
I heard some noises and shut it down, tried to restart....nothing. Dropped the trolling motor and limped her back to the ramp. Called the boat doctor and he told me to bring her in right away.
The doctor just called with the diagnosis and it wasnt good. Cylinder #5 cooked, which in turn broke the crank and then froze #3 rendering it basically as a very large, cool looking anchor. Block is shot too.
Headed to see it for myself and look at the numbers he is goiong to put together with different options. This is going to be difficult as my motor is well out of warranty (2001 EFI).....
Say a prayer for Bobbie, Greg and Greg Jr. My troubles are nothing compared to what that great family is going through. If ya want say a prayer for me to hit the lottery so I can get some new ponies on the back of the Ranger.....
Mini
After idling out the river mouth and past the no wake area I gunned the throttle and was ready for a nice ride on a strangely calm day.....well that all ended quickly.
I heard some noises and shut it down, tried to restart....nothing. Dropped the trolling motor and limped her back to the ramp. Called the boat doctor and he told me to bring her in right away.
The doctor just called with the diagnosis and it wasnt good. Cylinder #5 cooked, which in turn broke the crank and then froze #3 rendering it basically as a very large, cool looking anchor. Block is shot too.
Headed to see it for myself and look at the numbers he is goiong to put together with different options. This is going to be difficult as my motor is well out of warranty (2001 EFI).....
Say a prayer for Bobbie, Greg and Greg Jr. My troubles are nothing compared to what that great family is going through. If ya want say a prayer for me to hit the lottery so I can get some new ponies on the back of the Ranger.....
Mini