On Sun, 21 Aug 2005 18:32:40 -0700, John Sobieski
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Sorry, can't help with the basic problem. But let me offer a suggestion.
Carry a can or 2 of engine starting fluid. I can't tell you how many
people in over 30 years of boating that by lending a fellow boater a hand
had turned there day into a better experience. Sometimes a shot or 2 of
starting fluid was all they needed.

Today, besides the starting fluid, I carry an extra long set of jumper
cables. Between the starting fluid and jumper cables, I was able to help a
few stranded boaters get back to dock.

I also carry a 100' 1/2" tow line. I have towed some back in too.

Though many people have offered me money for helping them, we always
refuse. Our (my wife is always with me) standard answer is "If you ever
have a chance, return the favor to someone else".

Good luck, let us know what the real problem was.


Regards,
SOB


Thanks for the reply. The starter fluid didn't help unfortunatly, a
fellow boater tried that and it didn't work. And we carry and
extra cheap starter battery I picked up on sale ( 5 whole dollars) to
give to someone if they need it, good for one shot probably but if it
helps some one............. And as soon as I find out the problem I
will post it here, maybe someone else may have the problem and know
what to look for.


Thanks again
Bill