Maverick Martin Posted August 10, 2015 Report Posted August 10, 2015 On the way back in on sunday we picked up a rope around a prop. Boat shuddered for a moment then carried on. I throttled back to see a rope trailing behind us. Tried forward then reverse but couldn't shift it. Had both ends of the rope and tried unravelling then pulling one way then the other but couldn't budge it. Eventually decided to cut as short as possible and make our way in which went ok with no apparent problem. Now the question is would you have the boat lifted to check if the rope has gone or if any damage has been done to the shaft/prop or any other suggestions gratefully received By the way the boat has twin shafts so grounding is not for me an option Quote
niggle Posted August 10, 2015 Report Posted August 10, 2015 I'll send u a number of a friend of mine and of Crasey Fred's he is a diver and will do it for very little or wait for Adam to return I'll send u Pete Smiths number Quote
Neal Posted August 10, 2015 Report Posted August 10, 2015 Time to slip into your rubber suit and get under for a look.................. Quote
Maverick Martin Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Posted August 10, 2015 Thanks guys I think you're right trouble is the water is like chocolate at cobbs Quote
niggle Posted August 10, 2015 Report Posted August 10, 2015 If drives ok short trip to quay side? Phone Pete see what he thinks? Quote
Kingfisher 126 Posted August 10, 2015 Report Posted August 10, 2015 Pete is off to Norway on Friday so be quick Martin. Quote
Mike Fox Posted August 10, 2015 Report Posted August 10, 2015 Open a box of wine, invite everyone passing to stand on the sharp end with a plastic cup full, and have a peep under the stern while lying in a dinghy? Has been known to lift the stern enough to see.... Mike Ark 1 Quote
Jim Posted August 10, 2015 Report Posted August 10, 2015 Or just place my wallet at the front end ! - - - - - - - - - I flipping wish ! sparky, Coddy, niggle and 2 others 5 Quote
SWELLBOY Posted August 10, 2015 Report Posted August 10, 2015 High Martin You can get a waterproof illuminated cable camera on ebay for about ten quid. You load a little bit of software to a laptop , dangle it over the side and job done. You can save the images or video to your hard drive if you wish . Regards Richard Maverick Martin 1 Quote
Rob Posted August 10, 2015 Report Posted August 10, 2015 Go Pro on a pole! That is how we diagnosed Tony's net in Alderney a few yrs ago. Quote
Adam F Posted August 10, 2015 Report Posted August 10, 2015 Martin, I'll have a look when I get back if you like, I've been in at Parkstone, the water there too is like mud, but not an issue its enough to see. If it saves you a lift out, happy to help. niggle 1 Quote
Maverick Martin Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Posted August 11, 2015 Thanks Adam that would be much appreciated. Let me know when is a suitable day/time for you Quote
great white Posted August 11, 2015 Report Posted August 11, 2015 Hi Martin My advice would be to get it cleared by a Diver if you can, but if you are in any doubt have her lifted for a full check out of the water. also check on the prop shaft that there has been no internal movement of the shaft in the coupling. Quote
gjb Posted August 11, 2015 Report Posted August 11, 2015 hi Martin hope your not tied up for too long sorry Quote
Stuie Posted August 11, 2015 Report Posted August 11, 2015 Fingers crossed that it's a simple resolution Martin. Quote
fisherman1055 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Posted August 11, 2015 Go Pro on a pole! That is how we diagnosed Tony's net in Alderney a few yrs ago. worked well very impressive pics Tony Quote
Adam F Posted August 16, 2015 Report Posted August 16, 2015 All sorted. Worth the effort as in the end rope was around both props. The port side had It just hanging loosely around the shaft, the starboard side was tightly wound and needed cutting off. Saved Martin a lift out. If any other members need a similar help, give me a shout. I'm less keen on diving anchors due to the time involved but nipping under a boat isn't an issue, provided you can work around my time. Adam rich185, Jim, Stuie and 2 others 5 Quote
Maverick Martin Posted August 16, 2015 Author Report Posted August 16, 2015 Yep all sorted thanks to Adam's generous offer, what a club we have Cheers Mate Quote
codpiece Posted August 23, 2015 Report Posted August 23, 2015 Martin, the saying is tight lines not tight ropes however if you or anyone ever needs u/w camera with its own tv give me a shout. my diving days are long gone but if you do know someone with an admiralty pattern 6 bolt seibe gormans helmet and a suit, NO LEAKS IN THE CRUTCH i am your man, oh and we will need 2 men to turn the handles on the air pump 25 revs per min and a tender, NOT !! just showing my age fair sea and a following wind to all Derek Stuie and Maverick Martin 2 Quote
codpiece Posted August 23, 2015 Report Posted August 23, 2015 does anyone know where i can purchase some metal garden furniture without having to re-mortgage house deirek Quote
Jim Posted August 23, 2015 Report Posted August 23, 2015 Yep all sorted thanks to Adam's generous offer, what a club we have Cheers Mate Indeed ! Well done Adam. Jim Quote
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