Do you turn the engine off when getting in/out

MrBlean · Posted: Jun 17, 2003 2:18 am Post subject: Prop turning?

I like the fact that anti-shoobies "thinks" the prop isn't turning when his M/Craft is in neutral. Wouldn't it be kinda nice to be sure? The fact is it, isn't turning but if the detent on your throttle lever is a bit worn and someone stumbles in the boat, falls on the throttle and rams it into reverse gear with a skier or boarder at the back then you've just made a big bucket of shark bait.

Sure, it's unlikely but something similar happened at our lake. In this case, the boat crashed into the dock rather than sliced someone up but it's prevent of ACCIDENTS like these that make it sensible to turn the engine off. It should NEVER happen, but accidents do. And how do you say "sorry" to someone who's toes or leg you've just amputated 'cos you left the motor running?

anti-shoobies · Posted: Jun 17, 2003 7:37 am Post subject:

Sorry MrBlean. I guess I should've taken more English classses so you could understand my writing. I know it doesn't turn or I'd be moving in neutral. It is a lot more likely to get run over by a drunk driver of another boat then to get ran over while getting in a out of the water.

J_DOGG · Posted: Jun 17, 2003 8:17 am Post subject:

On all the time, getting in or out. The only time I turn the boat off is for the 4:20 break and sunshine time....

We switch up riders all the time with the boat running, never an issue.

WakeBoardingManiac · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 914 City: Montréal

MrBlean · Posted: Jun 19, 2003 12:24 am Post subject:

Anti-Shoobies: In terms of understanding English, I have an inherent advantage over you 'cos I'm a Brit. Sure, as you pointed out here and have done so on previous occasions, there are many risks associated with boarding and almost every other form of activity - like crossing the road. However, some, like being run over by a drunk in charge?? of a boat are largely outside your control. Switching the motor off is entirely within your control. Risk is cumulative so why stack it against you? For example, the chances of being struck by lightning in a storm are slight but you wouldn't walk around carrying a 50ft steel pole up in the air during a storm would you? Or would you? If yes, remind me never to stand too close to you during a storm. Or come boarding with you for that matter.

Leggester · Posted: Jun 19, 2003 6:35 am Post subject:

LMAO! MrBlean!

Inherent advantage. Sorry, but I work with a few Scousers. Mr. Green

Here's a test. Say 'schedule'. Yes, of course, you probably use a soft 'ch' as most of you fellow countrymen. AND you'll state it's the proper pronunciation.

OK.

Now, say 'school'. HAH! Got ya!

Cheers,
Matt

gusthecat · Outlaw Joined: 28 May 2003 Posts: 183

calair03 · Posted: Jun 20, 2003 5:02 pm Post subject:

We turn it off most of the time. No use running up the hours on your boat at idle and who wants to breathe the exhaust stank

anti-shoobies · Posted: Jun 20, 2003 5:29 pm Post subject:

MrBlean, you must not get out much, do you? Laughing

jbelson · Guest

Just watched a news story on "Good morning America" about the risks of CO2 poisioning behind boats. I think July is CO2 awareness month also. But they did report that there are a number of deaths related to breating in boat fumes behind a boat (even if you have v or direct drive, the exhaust is right there). It's odorless and colorless, so you never know your breating it in. More deaths would be attributed to it they feel, but many cases fall under drowning (the person breathes the fumes, passes out in the water and drowns).
As reported, all it takes is 2 good breathes for some people.
And don't 'teak surf'!