03-23-2015, 04:04 PM
"....over the side" is not an issue for us of the older (ancient) generation cuz we can't make it over the side. When all you have to work with is a semi-defective on-off valve that works on a simple principle of gravity... over the side is not doable.... unless you happen to have a.... well, never mind, I won't go there. Solution: a pee bucket.
I have had near overboard falls while attempting to lower my electric. I usually power out to where I want to fish, shut down, and then walk to the front of the boat to lower the electric. Now I get on hands and knees and crawl to the front of the boat to lower the electric and then crawl back to the safety of my seat.
Another risky time comes when lowering and raising anchors.
We all need to think safety first -- always.
Still hoping for the best in this
happening at Willard.
BLK
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I have had near overboard falls while attempting to lower my electric. I usually power out to where I want to fish, shut down, and then walk to the front of the boat to lower the electric. Now I get on hands and knees and crawl to the front of the boat to lower the electric and then crawl back to the safety of my seat.
Another risky time comes when lowering and raising anchors.
We all need to think safety first -- always.
Still hoping for the best in this
happening at Willard.BLK
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