capsized boat

[mw]

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

[Paul J]

I havn't Mark,

 

How bad is it?

Do you need a hand?

 

PJ

[mw]

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

[niggle]

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

[pirky]

Mark......

any help required give me a call ..... 07815975715......I am always about if needed.

 

Dave

[Maverick Martin]

I can be about Sunday if needed Mark 07771 748486

 

Martin

[mw]

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

[duncan]

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

[great white]

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

[dave007]

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

[mw]

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