Rite of passage

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   I think this must be an initiation for newbie inboarders:

We drifted over the ski line last night (thank God the engine was off) & the line got tangled in the prop. It must have been spinning from coasting as it was wrapped up pretty good.  Took about 5 dives to get it loose.  I would hate to do this if it was wrapped super tight.  I have a knife onboard just for this reason.

If you haven't had the pleasure of doing this yet, you're in for a treat!

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SNobsessed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: October-21-2007 Location: IA Status: Offline Points: 7102	Post Options Post Reply Quote SNobsessed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Rite of passage Posted: June-12-2009 at 9:53pm
	I think this must be an initiation for newbie inboarders: We drifted over the ski line last night (thank God the engine was off) & the line got tangled in the prop. It must have been spinning from coasting as it was wrapped up pretty good. Took about 5 dives to get it loose. I would hate to do this if it was wrapped super tight. I have a knife onboard just for this reason. If you haven't had the pleasure of doing this yet, you're in for a treat!
	“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin

81nautique Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-03-2005 Location: Big Rock, Il Status: Offline Points: 5769	Post Options Post Reply Quote 81nautique Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June-12-2009 at 11:06pm
	You gotta get your boat crew up to speed and have them stay on top of that stuff.....ask me how I know. Seriously though, after a couple of trips your regulars(kids) will know what to do to make things go smoothly and it gets better. You should see us pack the boat up at the ramp, spray, wipe, tie down, unload, like a well oiled machine.
	You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails

jbear Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: January-21-2005 Location: Lake Wales FL. Status: Offline Points: 8193	Post Options Post Reply Quote jbear Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June-14-2009 at 1:54am
	Not to worry Chris...everyone has done it. Alan is right..best way to avoid this is to instruct your crew. I had not got a line in a long while but a couple weeks ago I took out some kids from a youth group to do some tubing (sorry Pete) and I got the rope. Forgot how much a crew that helps you watch stuff is worth. john
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