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Grounding, Not Good

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Re: Grounding, Not Good

Postby Viper » July 15th, 2019, 8:10 pm

I didn't want to say anything but it doesn't surprise me about the wait for the struts. The foundries only produce so many and once they're gone it's a one-off production which can take a while as you're waiting for a window between profitable long runs of products already in the que. 10 weeks or so is the norm. A good prop shop might have other sources. You should also have the new couplers fit and faced by the prop shop to the shafts. It would also be smart to dial the flanges to insure they are true otherwise you'll still have a vibration and wonder why since all the running gear is new.

You should be able to get the shafts manufactured locally right away at a prop shop if the supplier doesn't have them.

How long for the props?

Fingers crossed everything is available sooner than later.

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Re: Grounding, Not Good

Postby km1125 » July 15th, 2019, 9:17 pm

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Rudders seem ok but the port one seems to have a small angle to it if you look carefully or it is just an illusion.
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As a quick check on the rudders, it would seem like you could lay a GoPro or similar video camera under them, pointed up to the hull, then turn the wheel hard port to hard starboard and you'd see if there was any bend in the shaft.
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Re: Grounding, Not Good

Postby denpooch » July 15th, 2019, 9:37 pm

Sorry for your trouble Hans. Hopefully work will proceed quickly and you don't lose the season.
I do know that my Garmin chartplotter posts a 'disclaimer' when it boots up. Perhaps the lesson we can all learn is to cross-reference our electronic routes with the good old time paper charts, especially when navigating in unfamiliar waters. Good luck.
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Re: Grounding, Not Good

Postby RGrew176 » July 16th, 2019, 12:58 am

Sorry to hear of your mishap. Great thing, boat can be fixed and no one was injured. Best of luck getting her back in the water before this season is over.
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Re: Grounding, Not Good

Postby pepmyster » July 16th, 2019, 6:02 am

Hans!!!!! I can not believe this happened to you!!!! So sad...Like, you have sooo much experience in this area. Hope you are back in the water with Josee as fast as possible. Can you please explain where this was as we would like to check our new Garmin to make sure this shoal is marked also. Please, please get back in as fast as you can. If there is anything we can do, just ask.
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Re: Grounding, Not Good

Postby Cooler » July 16th, 2019, 11:33 am

WOW Hans! I just got back from a trip and saw your post. Really sorry to hear about all of this. Don't feel bad, it can happen to anybody. You're not the first, and will not be the last. Good luck with everything! 8-) er
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Re: Grounding, Not Good

Postby tomschauer » July 16th, 2019, 3:26 pm

:cry:
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Re: Grounding, Not Good

Postby Midnightsun » July 16th, 2019, 5:18 pm

Things are looking up. :-D

Insurance has been informed and the estimator has already inspected. The mechanic is well on his way removing the shafts and struts which should be complete in a couple of days. Found out almost anyone can fabricate new running gear in about a week so it looks like maybe 3 weeks and I should be back in if all goes well that is. Surprizingly enough newly machined shafts deliver in 4 day to a week. :-O
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Re: Grounding, Not Good

Postby bud37 » July 16th, 2019, 7:04 pm

Just a suggestion and obviously totally up to you.....would it be wise to have your trusted surveyor have a quick look at the area for fibreglass damage, before things get too far along.
The above is strictly my opinion.
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Re: Grounding, Not Good

Postby Midnightsun » July 16th, 2019, 7:22 pm

Roger that and will do. :beergood:
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