Swainiac Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Met Mark at lymo for an early doors launch, I'll let Mark report on his eventfull trip down!!! A rising tide at 0600, and just enough to get the boat in. Cars parked in the TS car spots, trailer locked all secure, and off we steam for macky at sconce. Well, that was the plan! A fuel feed problem curtailed the trip, with the engine dying just outside the harbour. Anchor down, a call to Solent CG to inform them of the possible hazard to shipping, another cal to to our engine servicer, who identifies a couple of possibles.........tilt switch and ball valve in hand primer. Tilt switch disengaged gave us life in the engine......but no constant fuel feed. A quick dive into the tackle box, and the pliers did the trick on the priming hand pump. The engine fired up, but didnt run smoothly, so we decided to up anchor and head back to Lymo. A swift recovery, and we were out. A call to Solent CG to let them know we are safe and well, and home James! What a bummer!!! By the sounds of things, the Bass werent playing anyway, and with only 20 rag left in the shop last night, stingers would also have been a problem, although conditions were perfect today. Better safe thsan sorry!!! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Sea Dean Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Nightmare! Perfect weather as well. As you say though better safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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