NOT ALWAYS ENGINE TROUBLE
While fishing on Spruce Run one day, my boat felt very sluggish as I headed away from the boat luanch. Not wanting to ruin my day I figured I just needed to have my engine tuned up. A little frustrated, but intent on having a good day of fishing, I continued on to my favorite spot. After a little while longer, I also noticed that the bow of my boat seemed to be higher out of the water than normal. Not putting two and two together I continued.
About half way from the dock to my spot, my friend, who was in the back of questioned why his feet were getting wet. There was no need to be a Math Wiz at this point. The boat acting sluggish + the bow high out of water + water in the back of the boat = I FORGOT TO PUT THE PLUG IN THE BOAT.
We headed to the closest shore line, put the plug in, and waited for the bilge pump to remove the water. After a while we enjoyed a great day of fishing.
I guess that a sluggish boat isn't always engine trouble.
(Remember to always keep a spare plug onboard your boat)
About half way from the dock to my spot, my friend, who was in the back of questioned why his feet were getting wet. There was no need to be a Math Wiz at this point. The boat acting sluggish + the bow high out of water + water in the back of the boat = I FORGOT TO PUT THE PLUG IN THE BOAT.
We headed to the closest shore line, put the plug in, and waited for the bilge pump to remove the water. After a while we enjoyed a great day of fishing.
I guess that a sluggish boat isn't always engine trouble.
(Remember to always keep a spare plug onboard your boat)
