Sharps...I was thinkin' the very same. Glad you said it. X10 on the first statement, really puzzled on the idle thing as well. Advise to that guy, ...leave boating, consider toaster repair.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharp shooter
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Sharps...I was thinkin' the very same. Glad you said it. X10 on the first statement, really puzzled on the idle thing as well. Advise to that guy, ...leave boating, consider toaster repair.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharp shooter
Lol!! I agree..Quote:
Originally Posted by spike morelli
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Apparently with blue motors and offshore hand throttle split shifters, there is a neutral position rev limiter deal. He was in neutral and throttle forward and stuck which caused the the motor surge. Being inexperienced he revved the motor and then engaged reverse which didn't help and in a panic shifted forward. At that point shit is going down fast and wasn't in the right mind to shut it down. End result is the ramp. Shit happens, luckily nobody got hurt.
Now, can I make the augment that every thing needs foot throttles? Just saying, never did like hand throttles of any kind.
Its very rare that I do anything wrong when it comes to boating (LOL), but one time several years ago I had a Mach 26 with a HP500 and offshore hand controls.
While tied up at the dock, a dock line pushed the throttle almost wide open (boat not running) and I did not notice. I fired up the boat and it hit 4000rpm instantly. Scared the absolute shit out of everyone on the boat including me. So within milliseconds I hit the throttle (actually the shifter) forward. The boat died. When I figured out what I did I reset everything and refired the boat. Started right up. Put it in gear and nothing.
I ended up shearing the lower main shaft. It looked like it was made that way, the upper portion had a beautiful twist in it. The lower portion was cut clean in half.
Thankfully no one was hurt, except my wallet :D
Pretty sure he experienced a mechanical issue with the controls. A loose or slipping cable would cause this. Sometimes working and sometimes not. If he's new with this setup, this is what happens. Go slow and learn the vehicle you're operating.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrs.daytona
Kate, you just haven't experienced a mechanical failure and by watching the video you should be thankful. I don't think the guy was a idiot, I don't think he realized what was happening until it was too late.
I think the guy was an idiot.Quote:
Originally Posted by WESTERNAERO
If I was speculating this is exactly what I would be thinking.......but since no one ever speculates on the internet......I'll just agree with you :DQuote:
Originally Posted by WESTERNAERO
A simple turn of the key or tug on the lanyard and this wouldn't even be an issue.:dumb_ass:
True dat!!!!.......on the other hand if you watch the video it seems to all have happened within about 2-3 seconds......when you factor in the heightened heart rate, the non recognition of the issue and adrenaline......maybe this wasn't as simple a "Solution" as it would seem from the comfort of one's keyboard.....just sayin' :RolleyesQuote:
Originally Posted by GRADS
Camera person said Oh My Gawd how many times?Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul65K
I posted this video on Facebook and one of my friends said his throttle got stuck.. I still believe this could have been easily avoided. Attachment 44591
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It still doesn't make sense. If your boat was aimed at the launch ramp and you aren't that far back from it, why apply that much gas even momentarily?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rock_Bottom
Everything I see points at operator malfunction which may have been compounded by mechanical issues. JMO.
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Originally Posted by Sharp shooter
Yep I think that as well, no reason to give it much throttle at all in a no wake
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If I was guessing I'd bet he grabbed the gear lever and got the throttle.....when he kicked it into Fwd the throttle was still engaged.....must have really Jolted itself into gear with that much throttle!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rock_Bottom
I must admit right up front, that I have zero experience with this type of throttle set up, or any type of "offshore" ( pun intended ) shift/throttle, but I can tell you this much......I believe even my sister, who happily doesn't know much about engines, would probably HEAR that the engine(s) sounded funny. My ears told me that something was askew with the idle from the very beginning. That boat should have been shut down by the operator because the engine(s) was telling him something. It's a point we all should acknowledge, boating is a motorsport, listen to your engine, it should be warmed up , settled down, and idling well before attempting to be underway. By the posts, it appears that many of you heard a problem too.
Almost 10,000 hits in a week on the video I posted....that's 10,000 people that saw Grads for Moderator.:thumb:
I saw it on FB and couldn't believe it lolQuote:
Originally Posted by GRADS