mw Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Hi all has anybody been out from mudeford lately if so did you notice my dory under water just off the slipway to the right mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 I havn't Mark, How bad is it? Do you need a hand? PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Not sure yet its upside down under the water cant see the engine insurance comp want me to bring it a shore and take photos mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 (edited) Mark if you need a hand with my boat or the land cruiser give me a call Free Sunday,07877195090 Nige Edited October 9, 2010 by niggle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirky Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Mark...... any help required give me a call ..... 07815975715......I am always about if needed. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 I can be about Sunday if needed Mark 07771 748486 Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Thank for all offer of help I have managed to get it back upright and removed all of the water not sure how long it was under but cant find any damage the fuel tank is missing the battery terminal on the pos side was new three weeks ago yet it fell apart when i pull on it I cant under stand how it flipt over I would think the engine will be shot .will go down in the morning to see if its floating incase it has a whole in it mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 (edited) lst time I had an OB under water the advice was to get the engine back under water asap - really asap but this time in fresh water with an additional element (that I can't remember) after a few days you dry off the engine - oil and fuel, corrosion stuff on the outside and fire it up however, all the above was for a simple small OB with no wiring.......... mine worked absolutely fine (4st Merc) until some t'leaf nicked it. as to the rest you will need to 1. replace every wire and electrical component straight away 2. replace battery 3. wash off all wood (bulkheads etc) inc scrubbing with detergent. Then use a dehumidifier to dry things. 4. steering mechanism and cable may be a problem 5. engine control cables - may well be OK but a good clean. good luck edit - 'cos I forgot the control cables! Edited October 13, 2010 by duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Duncan is correct The engine will need rededial action as soon as it comes up. If nothing else can be done immerse totally again in fresh water. Then speak to an engineer about saving it. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave007 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 sorry to hear your bad news, you say you wondered how it happened 2 yours ago I kept my sailing boat there, I had a phone call from mooring officer to say my boat was up on a sand bank. Someone had stolen my mooring for ther own use and let my boat go and drift.sheered tiller and damaged the hull , speaking to some one else also mooring there they had damage too, just wondered if the same **** are up to tricks again. Good luck . Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 No it was still on the chain but upside down it should unsinkable but irt was up the wrong way engine under the water mark w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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