WOW -- Ran Aground -- YIKES

surfdog · Newbie Joined: 16 Jul 2003 Posts: 14

...Jonathon fell and we turned around in the back channel behind Wheeling Island the boat slammed to a stop very scary. I had a tight grip on the throttle and steering wheel and broke both of them as well as tearing up the prop. OOPS

Anyone know about where I could get a cool looking throttle handle and steering wheel?

Shocked

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

surfdog · Newbie Joined: 16 Jul 2003 Posts: 14

Anyone know where to go for some cool replacement parts? Everything I have found looks totally stock and old skool

midwesty · Posted: Aug 28, 2006 5:30 pm Post subject:

where you powerturning? tsk tsk Rolling Eyes

surfdog · Newbie Joined: 16 Jul 2003 Posts: 14

not even that fast yet
thank goodness

we think it is because there was 5 of us instead of the usual two or three in the boat (it is rated for 8 people)

WakeBoarder44 · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Posts: 1107

no shops around?

ontrider, Laughing

Wakeboarder700 · Outlaw Joined: 18 Apr 2006 Posts: 249 City: Sarasota

pics pics pics pics!!!

surfdog · Newbie Joined: 16 Jul 2003 Posts: 14

Here is what the old handle looks like

it connects to a merc cruiser 140HP i/o

newbiestratos · Newbie Joined: 03 Aug 2006 Posts: 20

As for the steering wheel you can find them anywhere. The Throttle controls can be found here.
http://www.seamar.com/mengine.html
They have several to choose from. Are you going to replace it yourself? And what about all the damage that might have been done to your lower unit?
On a side note glad to hear everyone is ok I hope.

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

POWERTURNER!

This should be a lesson to all powerturners out there.

When turning around to pick up a fallen rider take off the gas and let the boat come to a complete stop. Then turn around and idle back to the rider. Going full or even half speed back to the rider sends rollers everywhere, effectively screwing up your water and causing the safety hazzard you just experienced.

Mikey27 · Posted: Aug 29, 2006 8:37 am Post subject:

surfdog · Newbie Joined: 16 Jul 2003 Posts: 14

thanks for the link on the gear -- the control I like doesn't have a link or price though...

CH 2200 Series
Ski Boats #CH2200P
Jet Boats #CH2300P

the only damage that I could find was the bent prop

I took off the old handle and am taking it to a local marina -- we may be able to replace the handle instead of the entire control unit

good advice on the slow pick up we figure the extra weight from more people made us run aground...

I will certainly avoid that spot in the future

newbiestratos · Newbie Joined: 03 Aug 2006 Posts: 20

if you bent your prop you really need to be carefull about the prop shaft. You did not say if it was an aluminium prop or stainless steel. If it is stainless i would bet that you bent your shaft at the same time. When you get a new prop be very aware of any..and I mean any vibration. Even the slightest vibration will destroy the seals on your lower unit. Vibration will also be a sure fire sign that you bent your propshaft. Puppy Eyes