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Old 12 July 2018, 21:02   #21
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If you don't want to start your engine then row ashore it's you choice, I have started a good 7-10 different makes and sizes of engines after flipping or dunking with out and damage to them, as long as they are then cleaned asap as described above in my last post, take my advise (someone who has actually done it! Or read theory from others who have not!) have a look on you tube for restarting a dunked engine. . . It's done all the time.

RNLI DO NOT strip and re-bearing or piston ring their 2 stroke outboards after they are dunked!

When a 4 stroke engine is flipped or dunked water mixes with the engine oil and it's better not to use the engine for longer than a few minutes to get back to shore otherwise you ARE likely to damage it if engine oil and sea water have mixed I forgot to mention this as I NEVER use 4 stroke engines lol
Youd think after flipping 1 or maybe 2 he'd learn how not to flip it but to have flipped up to 10 boats is quite an achievement
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Old 14 July 2018, 08:28   #22
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Lee thanks for posting this i found it interesting to read how you deal with a flipped sib, folk will often have different views and methods on dealing with this will vary but your post has given me something to think about
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Great post! it can happen to any skipper when stuff goes bad. I've yet to use my selfrighter. hope it never happens.


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