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R ETURN to P ORT

Be prepared for unexpected boat issues with essential tools, parts, and knowledge. Maintain safety and secure the situation to prevent worsening emergencies. Stay informed with VHF radio protocols for calling in emergencies.

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R ETURN to P ORT

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  1. RETURN to PORT “It is better to be at the dock wishing you were out on the lake, rather on the lake wishing you were at the dock” Quote: Captain after 6 hours with broken boat , 4 kids and a unhappy wife!

  2. Discussion Areas • It’s not if - It’s When! Being prepared! • “Secure the situation” • Safety ???? • Overheat • Fuel Problems- • Electrical • Mechanical

  3. Being Prepared • Basic tools • Parts • Other stuff!!

  4. Tools • Hand tools • Wrenches/Pliers/Sockets/Screwdrivers/Hammer/ File/Hacksaw/Special tools for your engine • Voltmeter and 12v test light- DVOM • Jumper wires with clips • Sharp serrated knife • Prop tools • Large 18” adjustable wrench • Oil Filter Wrench for fuel water separator

  5. Parts • Water separator filter(s) • All Fluids- Engine oil/Drive oil/ Atf/ Antifreeze/WD 40/Marine Grease/silicone spray • Waterpump Kit • Belt set • Sparkplug set • Primary wire and connectors • Ty-wraps-duct tape/Electrical Tape/Fuses • Screw assortment • Spare Prop Hardware

  6. Other Stuff! • Shop Vac- 1 gallon • Extension cord • Turkey Baster • Mirror on a stick • Assortment of corks • Clear silicone • Hoses clamps various sizes • Pieces of hose and splices

  7. “Secure the Situation” • Find safe spot if possible • Drop Anchor/Tie to Dock • Have others keep watch if necessary • Stay Calm DO WHAT IS NEEDED TO KEEP IT FROM GETTING WORSE!

  8. Safety • Know you limitations! • Fire Extinguisher accessible • Lifejackets ready or on • Keep Watch!!!!!

  9. Overheat • Check Water inlets • LET ENGINE COOL BEFORE RESTART! • Monitor temp/water flow • If possible check/replace impeller • Find all the old pieces!!!

  10. Outboards and Sterndrives Look Here

  11. INBOARDS Easily Blocked Here!

  12. Starvation- Boggs down! Loosen Cap to check for restricted vent Check Filters-Replace as Necessary If primer bulb (Outboard) Check for kinked hose Flooding Carb(s) Disconnect fuel line run dry Reconnect –Try again Water Change filter and check every 15-30 minutes Fuel Problems

  13. Mercruiser

  14. Mercruiser Low Pressure

  15. Fuel Problems (Cont.) • Fuel pump( Inboard) • Check Fuses

  16. Fuel Problems(Cont.) • Fuel Pump-Outboard • Pump Primer Bulb • BE CAREFULL ON OMC- WON’T GET OIL!!! • Fuel pump- I/O • Reverse rotation with jumper wires

  17. Electrical • Will not start- • Will it Crank? • Check Battery Connection(Hot?- Loose) • Just clicks -Bypass solenoid-Tap on starter • Nothing- Voltmeter reading- Bypass solenoid(Note: Key on and in neutral) • Cranks but won’t start?? • Emergency stop switch- listen for the beep • Look at tach- • Fuel pump running? • Flooded- Hold throttle wide open

  18. Electrical • Trim won’t go up or down- • Bypass solenoid or relay • Release lines and Capture Oil • Windlasswon’t come up- • Check Breakers (normally 2)

  19. Solenoid Relay Bypass Solenoid or Relay Blue or Green Large blue or green Relay Plug + Ground

  20. 3 Batteries/1 Switch Star. Port Dc main Ground Battery Switch PORT STAR. HOUSE

  21. Single pole/Single Throw SPST

  22. Single Pole/ Double Throw SPDT

  23. Double Pole/Double Throw DPDT

  24. Other • Damaged Prop • Replace or straighten with large crescent wrench • Won’t go in gear • Check if neutral interlock • Manually shift linkage at motor

  25. VHF RADIO MAIN EMERGENCY CHANNEL Channel Selector 16 1/25 watt Scan Weather 16/9 Quick Select Squelch Power On/off Volume

  26. Making the Call • Securite’ Securite’ Securite’ • Information • “Pawn Pawn” • Problem-Not life threatening now • Mayday! • Injuries that need treatment • Fire with flames • Taking on water faster than pumps can remove

  27. Making the Call!Mayday • Channel 16 • Name of vessel • Description of vessel • White over blue 33’ express cruiser • # of people on board • Nature of problem

  28. They Pay Me for THIS?

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