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Old 08-05-2014, 09:10 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by psneeld View Post
A huge thing to consider when MOB retrieval is needed...if the conditions are such that propulsion is needed to get or stay near the MOB....aft retrieval is VERY dangerous....a second method should also be available
Stop the engine(s), throw the person a line, preferably with a flotation device attached.

I watched a guy from my dock the other day. Apparently his outdrive wouldn't go down with the electrical control.

His solution - Barefoot, he sat on the swim platform and pushed it down with his foot. Yep the engine was running and it was in gear.
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