[Public-list] Outboard motors as emergency units

[John Birch]

Randy wrote "But now the question is, What do I do if the wind dies, the 
diesel won't
work, and I've run out of OB mix?"

Answer: Anchor ; )

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Randy Katz" <randyk at bertschi.org>
To: "Alberg list" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 6:56 PM
Subject: [Public-list] Outboard motors as emergency units


> I've used my 1976 Evinrude 4 hp Weedless outboard as an emergency backup
> engine a few times-- when moving the boat with the engine pulled, and when
> the diesel conked out.
>
> With the OB on the inflatable dinghy, and the dinghy tied to the rear
> quarter of the Alberg (secured fore and aft), it's a useful method for
> moving at low speeds.... As in limping through the marina back to the 
> dock.
> Not real great for long distance hauling, I imagine.  Or in waves.
>
> But now the question is, What do I do if the wind dies, the diesel won't
> work, and I've run out of OB mix?  Sometimes you just can't win...
>
> Reagrds,
> Randy Katz
> #249
> Seattle/Bellingham
>
>
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