OUCH! That's gonna leave a mark

[spike morelli]

What an idiot!!!!! And what was with that crazy idle?

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.

[Mrs.K034]

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.

Lol!! I agree..


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[WESTERNAERO]

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.

[HB Vic]

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

[WESTERNAERO]

I've launched every boat we've owned, three of them with offshore controls, and have never had a problem. I personally feel the offshore controls are easier. Sorry Westernaero, but I'm going to have to disagree that foot throttles are the answer. It sounds like inexperience may have been the problem. I'd be happy to show that driver how it's done


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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.
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.

[GRADS]

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.
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.

[Paul65K]

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.
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.

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

[GRADS]

A simple turn of the key or tug on the lanyard and this wouldn't even be an issue.

[Paul65K]

A simple turn of the key or tug on the lanyard and this wouldn't even be an issue.

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' :Rolleyes

[Ziggy]

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' :Rolleyes

Camera person said Oh My Gawd how many times?