^^ yep to the last line for sure.
I'm lucky enough that my usual crew has been coming with me for 15-20 year so they all know whats up and the usual routine. I will still double check everything they do however before we roll such as bow strap & safety chain, rear straps, and always re-check my hitch.
I made the same mistake my first time out for the season a couple years ago but with my impeller.....forgot to put it in (idiot!). I had ran my boat in the driveway but because I didn't run in that long and because the garden hose is under pressure no alarms went off. Luckily, once again I was at idle speed and the alarm started going off. I ran through all the scenarios in my head then my buddy says "impeller?" and once again Oh S###! I keep all my impellers (new & old) on the boat along with a small socket set so that was an easy fix. But, I will never forget it again!
I'm lucky enough that my usual crew has been coming with me for 15-20 year so they all know whats up and the usual routine. I will still double check everything they do however before we roll such as bow strap & safety chain, rear straps, and always re-check my hitch.
I made the same mistake my first time out for the season a couple years ago but with my impeller.....forgot to put it in (idiot!). I had ran my boat in the driveway but because I didn't run in that long and because the garden hose is under pressure no alarms went off. Luckily, once again I was at idle speed and the alarm started going off. I ran through all the scenarios in my head then my buddy says "impeller?" and once again Oh S###! I keep all my impellers (new & old) on the boat along with a small socket set so that was an easy fix. But, I will never forget it again!
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