Public thanks and a helpful tip

Dave R · 07-15-2007, 05:32 PM

John and Diane in the green and tan 21' Crownline fron Channel Marine,

Thanks for giving us a tow to Downing's Landing yesterday when our starter failed at the Alton town docks. I wish I got your last name...

It's half fixed, just need to put get a new starter and new exhaust flappers and put them in this week.

Helpful tip:

If you have an inboard/outboard, inspect your exhaust flappers. It's quite easy to do (at least on a big block Mercruiser) and may save you from serious water ingestion damage. I lucked out and only damaged a $142 starter that I can repair and keep as a spare. Could have easily wrecked the engine.

07-15-2007, 05:32 PM	#1
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,984 Thanks: 246 Thanked 743 Times in 443 Posts	Public thanks and a helpful tip John and Diane in the green and tan 21' Crownline fron Channel Marine, Thanks for giving us a tow to Downing's Landing yesterday when our starter failed at the Alton town docks. I wish I got your last name... It's half fixed, just need to put get a new starter and new exhaust flappers and put them in this week. Helpful tip: If you have an inboard/outboard, inspect your exhaust flappers. It's quite easy to do (at least on a big block Mercruiser) and may save you from serious water ingestion damage. I lucked out and only damaged a $142 starter that I can repair and keep as a spare. Could have easily wrecked the engine.