Maverick Martin Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 On the way back in on sunday we picked up a rope around a prop. Boat shuddered for a moment then carried on. I throttled back to see a rope trailing behind us. Tried forward then reverse but couldn't shift it. Had both ends of the rope and tried unravelling then pulling one way then the other but couldn't budge it. Eventually decided to cut as short as possible and make our way in which went ok with no apparent problem. Now the question is would you have the boat lifted to check if the rope has gone or if any damage has been done to the shaft/prop or any other suggestions gratefully received By the way the boat has twin shafts so grounding is not for me an option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 I'll send u a number of a friend of mine and of Crasey Fred's he is a diver and will do it for very little or wait for Adam to return I'll send u Pete Smiths number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Time to slip into your rubber suit and get under for a look.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Thanks guys I think you're right trouble is the water is like chocolate at cobbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 If drives ok short trip to quay side? Phone Pete see what he thinks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher 126 Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Pete is off to Norway on Friday so be quick Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hope it get's sorted Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fox Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Open a box of wine, invite everyone passing to stand on the sharp end with a plastic cup full, and have a peep under the stern while lying in a dinghy? Has been known to lift the stern enough to see.... Mike Ark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Or just place my wallet at the front end ! - - - - - - - - - I flipping wish ! Hooky, niggle, sparky and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWELLBOY Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 High Martin You can get a waterproof illuminated cable camera on ebay for about ten quid. You load a little bit of software to a laptop , dangle it over the side and job done. You can save the images or video to your hard drive if you wish . Regards Richard Maverick Martin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Go Pro on a pole! That is how we diagnosed Tony's net in Alderney a few yrs ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Martin, I'll have a look when I get back if you like, I've been in at Parkstone, the water there too is like mud, but not an issue its enough to see. If it saves you a lift out, happy to help. niggle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Thanks Adam that would be much appreciated. Let me know when is a suitable day/time for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Hi Martin My advice would be to get it cleared by a Diver if you can, but if you are in any doubt have her lifted for a full check out of the water. also check on the prop shaft that there has been no internal movement of the shaft in the coupling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 hi Martin hope your not tied up for too long sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Fingers crossed that it's a simple resolution Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman1055 Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Go Pro on a pole! That is how we diagnosed Tony's net in Alderney a few yrs ago. worked well very impressive pics Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 All sorted. Worth the effort as in the end rope was around both props. The port side had It just hanging loosely around the shaft, the starboard side was tightly wound and needed cutting off. Saved Martin a lift out. If any other members need a similar help, give me a shout. I'm less keen on diving anchors due to the time involved but nipping under a boat isn't an issue, provided you can work around my time. Adam Stuie, rich185, Brian and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted August 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Yep all sorted thanks to Adam's generous offer, what a club we have Cheers Mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codpiece Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Martin, the saying is tight lines not tight ropes however if you or anyone ever needs u/w camera with its own tv give me a shout. my diving days are long gone but if you do know someone with an admiralty pattern 6 bolt seibe gormans helmet and a suit, NO LEAKS IN THE CRUTCH i am your man, oh and we will need 2 men to turn the handles on the air pump 25 revs per min and a tender, NOT !! just showing my age fair sea and a following wind to all Derek Stuie and Maverick Martin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codpiece Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 does anyone know where i can purchase some metal garden furniture without having to re-mortgage house deirek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 Yep all sorted thanks to Adam's generous offer, what a club we have Cheers Mate Indeed ! Well done Adam. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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