Must have been the night for dumb engine moves...(sorry Edd)...
Also going out for Wed night racing, crew lets go of the mooring and
about 5 sec later the engine just stops dead. Same 10-15 kt breeze,
we're about 100 yards upwind of the rock breakwater, and have moored
boats about 100 ft away, one of which we're aiming right for. Only
option was to unfurl the jib, and just managed to avoid collision. After
we get clear of all the boat and the breakwater, and the heart rate
drops a little, I looked for what was wrong....I always close the fuel
line valve (A4 engine) when leaving the boat, except for the last time.
Last night without thinking I just turned the handle, not realizing I
had just closed it... felt like 2 cents after it was all over.
Moral of the story: always have the sails ready...or an anchor. And
it's amazing how fast a dicey situation can develop...
Neil Gallagher
Weatherly 35-1
Glen Cove, NY
On 8/1/2013 10:33 AM, Edd Schillay wrote:
Listers,
Just wanted to share my experience last night trying to get the boat
out to a Wednesday Night race.
Lesson learned: Sometimes engine troubles can be the simplest of
things. Feel like such an idiot, but oh well.
http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/2013/08/stardate-113584.html
All the best,
Edd
Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY
Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log Website
<http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/>
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