Be easy on me,,, newbi dumb ??? here,,, turn off motor when
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Re: Be easy on me,,, newbi dumb ??? here,,, turn off motor when
my electronic throttles shift too easily, so my vote is for OFF.
Michael and Laura
'12 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew Ecoboost
'14 Harris Solstice 220, P3 tritoon, Mercury Verado 150, Enertia 14p.
prior boat: '02 Century 2600CC, twin Yamaha EFI 200's, full instruments.
'12 Ford F150 Lariat SuperCrew Ecoboost
'14 Harris Solstice 220, P3 tritoon, Mercury Verado 150, Enertia 14p.
prior boat: '02 Century 2600CC, twin Yamaha EFI 200's, full instruments.
Re: Be easy on me,,, newbi dumb ??? here,,, turn off motor when
What's this interlock that other boats have but which pontoons lack thus making them more dangerous than all other boats. Maybe I could rig one up to work on my toon if I knew more about it.
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Re: Be easy on me,,, newbi dumb ??? here,,, turn off motor when
We had a 17 year old die about 10 years ago on our lake after being hit by a prop
The boat was trying to get a ski rope to him and he was hit in the thigh
He bled to death before they could get him to help on shore.
very sad, my motor does not run if someone is in the water.
Mike
The boat was trying to get a ski rope to him and he was hit in the thigh
He bled to death before they could get him to help on shore.
very sad, my motor does not run if someone is in the water.
Mike
2017 Harris Sunliner 200
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Tri-toon P+ Package
2017 Mercury 150 4 stroke
2014 Harris Cruiser 200 Sold!!
2014 Mercury 90 four stroke (120 HP via Simon Motorsports) Sold!!
Re: Be easy on me,,, newbi dumb ??? here,,, turn off motor when
Always off.
Another problem is CO poisoning if the engine is left idling especially with boats that have an area like a pontoon boat that can trap the gases.
Another problem is CO poisoning if the engine is left idling especially with boats that have an area like a pontoon boat that can trap the gases.
2006 Suntracker Party Barge 21
Mercury 90 4 stroke
Mercury 90 4 stroke
Re: Be easy on me,,, newbi dumb ??? here,,, turn off motor when
Thanks for the help gentlemen !!! 

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Re: Be easy on me,,, newbi dumb ??? here,,, turn off motor when
Is gas poisoning a real issue with a Bimini top and idling? There seems to be ton of potential air flow while idling in the middle of a body of water. The surface of the water is likely moving some, and there are some giant holes below the Bimini top.babock wrote:Always off.
Another problem is CO poisoning if the engine is left idling especially with boats that have an area like a pontoon boat that can trap the gases.
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Re: Be easy on me,,, newbi dumb ??? here,,, turn off motor when
I think the bigger problem with CO would be if it got trapped between the toons. If someone went under the boat to get out of the sun they could be in bad trouble.
Glenn
Glenn
2008 SunTracker Regency Party Barge 22 with lifting strakes
2008 Mercury 115 4 stroke
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Re: Be easy on me,,, newbi dumb ??? here,,, turn off motor when
I gotya. I couldn't imagine someone would want to hang out between the toons with an engine running.Waterlogged wrote:I think the bigger problem with CO would be if it got trapped between the toons. If someone went under the boat to get out of the sun they could be in bad trouble.

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Re: Be easy on me,,, newbi dumb ??? here,,, turn off motor when
Always engine off when anyone in the water swimming or squatting/standing to you-know-what.
Landlocked Sailor
2011 SunTracker 21' Fishin' Barge
2007 Mercury 60 HP EFI Four-Stroke BigFoot
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2007 Mercury 60 HP EFI Four-Stroke BigFoot
2014 Never-Been-in-the-Water Suntracker Trailer
Re: Be easy on me,,, newbi dumb ??? here,,, turn off motor when
Yup, must be a dumb question. 2 full pages and everyone agrees. Lets make it a rule. 

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Re: Be easy on me,,, newbi dumb ??? here,,, turn off motor when
I'd rather he asked the question and learn the proper way, than to just assume and make a huge mistake.
Tim
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2009 Harley-Davidson Street Glide
2014 Rockwood Roo 21SSL Camper
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Re: Be easy on me,,, newbi dumb ??? here,,, turn off motor when
just busting his ass.Cowracer wrote:I'd rather he asked the question and learn the proper way, than to just assume and make a huge mistake.
Tim
2015 Qwest LS 818XRE Tri-toon w/mercury 115.
Re: Be easy on me,,, newbi dumb ??? here,,, turn off motor when
Even on regular fiberglass boats with swim platforms, the CO gas that gets trapped under there is enough to cause a person who swims under it to go unconscious. Most newer boats even have labels on the swim platform warning you of it.
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Mercury 90 4 stroke
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Re: Be easy on me,,, newbi dumb ??? here,,, turn off motor when
Simple rule for anybody on the helm of my boat....anybody in the water, engine is off, no re-start before an additional spotter ok's with driver.
I can replace a starter etc but not body parts.
Have all a safe boating summer!
I can replace a starter etc but not body parts.
Have all a safe boating summer!
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2011 Tundra
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Re: Be easy on me,,, newbi dumb ??? here,,, turn off motor when
No worries on the alleged "ass bustin",,,,, it's all good,,,
LOL
but to clarify... not EVERYONE agreed on shutting it down completely,,,, There were some " let it run in neutral" supporters.

but to clarify... not EVERYONE agreed on shutting it down completely,,,, There were some " let it run in neutral" supporters.
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