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[Sanlmar]

vegas1369, maybe you can answer a boat question for me.

In the spring, I took Benjamin and his mom out on Lake Mead. I rented a boat there for an hourly rate.

Unfortunately, while I was out on the lake, I kept hearing a LOUD, high-pitched beeping noise whenever I revved up the engine. Like, I'd start the engine, and at a seemingly random time (sometimes just as I would start speeding up, sometimes after I'd been moving for a few minutes), the beeps would start.

I could not figure out what was wrong. I decided it wasn't wise to ignore them, but I also didn't have enough time to return to dock and swap out boats, as closing time was nearing (we showed up like 2 hours before closing). So I tolerated it, slowed down when I heard the beeps, and Jewishly negotiated getting 50% back off the rental price because of it.

But what was going on? Any idea? Was I in danger of the boat breaking down or the engine exploding?

Depth finder. Essential in rocky Winnepausakee... I hear that sound in my sleep.

[Dan Druff]

vegas1369, maybe you can answer a boat question for me.

In the spring, I took Benjamin and his mom out on Lake Mead. I rented a boat there for an hourly rate.

Unfortunately, while I was out on the lake, I kept hearing a LOUD, high-pitched beeping noise whenever I revved up the engine. Like, I'd start the engine, and at a seemingly random time (sometimes just as I would start speeding up, sometimes after I'd been moving for a few minutes), the beeps would start.

I could not figure out what was wrong. I decided it wasn't wise to ignore them, but I also didn't have enough time to return to dock and swap out boats, as closing time was nearing (we showed up like 2 hours before closing). So I tolerated it, slowed down when I heard the beeps, and Jewishly negotiated getting 50% back off the rental price because of it.

But what was going on? Any idea? Was I in danger of the boat breaking down or the engine exploding?

Depth finder. Essential in rocky Winnepausakee... I hear that sound in my sleep.

What is a depth finder? Was it trying to indicate the water level was too low?

How come it only happened when I sped up?

Also, why did they give me money off, if this was an intended feature of the boat?

[Sanlmar]

Depth finder. Essential in rocky Winnepausakee... I hear that sound in my sleep.

What is a depth finder? Was it trying to indicate the water level was too low?

How come it only happened when I sped up?

Also, why did they give me money off, if this was an intended feature of the boat?

Just fishing.... Sonar to warn you about shallow water and keep you from ruining prop or worse.

You can elevate your prop usually with a little up/down button on your throttle

That piezo beep can be wired into a lot of things .... was wondering if it would marry up with your experience (happened near shore)

Edit: I got my boating license by taking an online test.

[vegas1369]

What is a depth finder? Was it trying to indicate the water level was too low?

How come it only happened when I sped up?

Also, why did they give me money off, if this was an intended feature of the boat?

Just fishing.... Sonar to warn you about shallow water and keep you from ruining prop or worse.

You can elevate your prop usually with a little up/down button on your throttle

That piezo beep can be wired into a lot of things .... was wondering if it would marry up with your experience (happened near shore)

Edit: I got my boating license by taking an online test.

I'm pretty sure the boats you rent at Lake Mead are Jet Drive and not prop. The main reason I do not think this was depth finder beep was because unless Druff was hugging the shore line, most of which is mountain/rocky terrain, the majority of the lake once out of the marina is 100+ feet.

The beep or whistle is used to alert for a variety of different reasons, so pinpointing exactly what it was is difficult. My guess would be the engine was overheating at high speeds. This could easily happen with scarce maintenance. If the impeller isn't changed out regularly on my boat it will overheat every time. Not exactly familiar with the mechanics of a jet drive, but I could easily see overheating as the issue. Sounds like it was definitely a mechanical issue since he wasn't given an explanation what it was when they chopped off $50.

Also, maybe they have a speed limit the boats aren't supposed to go past for insurance reasons or whatever, and put that beep on there to discourage people from hitting those speeds.

[Sanlmar]

Impeller. Makes sense. No one gets cut up from prop. Druff runs over his friends who jump overboard for swim. That shit happens.

Bought 3 Bombardier GTX jet skis a few years ago. They are older 2000-2006.

They beep all the time too. Every time you plug in your safety lanyard they beep twice.

They inject oil from separate reservoir and when that gets low it beeps.

But generally when they get fucked up you hear the beep and hope you can get home. They are a complete mystery to me troubleshooting and you cannot afford to guess wrong or you will get stranded in the middle of nowhere and you ain't walking home as you would with a dirt bike.

Just bring em to boat yard and hand over your wallet.

[Sanlmar]

Was just rereading the post above and I started thinking about the best part of boating.

Getting gas at the marinas. Marina gas is usually a buck more than at the automobile pumps. But worth it!

The marinas at Winapausakee always have beautiful high school girls & coeds. Tan from spending the day in the sun.

No one pulls their boat in properly and they manuver your boat into the right position with their feet as they sit on the dock - long legs Hose in hand..... I wish I had pics. I need to fix that.

I intentionally pull in with my gas cap on the wrong side of the jet ski.

Gotta go wake up the wife.

[Pooh]

Just fishing.... Sonar to warn you about shallow water and keep you from ruining prop or worse.

You can elevate your prop usually with a little up/down button on your throttle

That piezo beep can be wired into a lot of things .... was wondering if it would marry up with your experience (happened near shore)

Edit: I got my boating license by taking an online test.

I'm pretty sure the boats you rent at Lake Mead are Jet Drive and not prop. The main reason I do not think this was depth finder beep was because unless Druff was hugging the shore line, most of which is mountain/rocky terrain, the majority of the lake once out of the marina is 100+ feet.

The beep or whistle is used to alert for a variety of different reasons, so pinpointing exactly what it was is difficult. My guess would be the engine was overheating at high speeds. This could easily happen with scarce maintenance. If the impeller isn't changed out regularly on my boat it will overheat every time. Not exactly familiar with the mechanics of a jet drive, but I could easily see overheating as the issue. Sounds like it was definitely a mechanical issue since he wasn't given an explanation what it was when they chopped off $50.

Also, maybe they have a speed limit the boats aren't supposed to go past for insurance reasons or whatever, and put that beep on there to discourage people from hitting those speeds.

Yes. If it was jet drive then engine was overheating probably due to clogged impeller.

[Jayjami]

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vegas1369, maybe you can answer a boat question for me.

In the spring, I took Benjamin and his mom out on Lake Mead. I rented a boat there for an hourly rate.

Unfortunately, while I was out on the lake, I kept hearing a LOUD, high-pitched beeping noise whenever I revved up the engine. Like, I'd start the engine, and at a seemingly random time (sometimes just as I would start speeding up, sometimes after I'd been moving for a few minutes), the beeps would start.

I could not figure out what was wrong. I decided it wasn't wise to ignore them, but I also didn't have enough time to return to dock and swap out boats, as closing time was nearing (we showed up like 2 hours before closing). So I tolerated it, slowed down when I heard the beeps, and Jewishly negotiated getting 50% back off the rental price because of it.

But what was going on? Any idea? Was I in danger of the boat breaking down or the engine exploding?

You were in danger. Not from the boat, but from "Sailor Jew" at the helm. Amazing that your loved ones did not perish in the ordeal. Child protective services should have been called and your son taken away for child endangerment.

[thesparten]

Couldnt you just open an account with a Mexican bank and do a wire transfer?

Caveat: some countries are real shitty about foreigners opening accounts, but I cant imagine Mexico is on that list.

Mexico is the most racist country in S.A.
And so are it's people u stupid Americans

[thesparten]

Hey el Gallo..

I fired a dishwasher today.. I'll offer u the job.

It's 5$ hour Straight cash and only 10$ a day taken from your check for food and u get paid for 8 hours but u will work 10 out of appreciation and I won't dock your pay for the many mistakes I'll catch u making.. and one day off a month u have to come in and wash the Windows and your "pa·trons" (boss) car.. what do u say??

[Crowe Diddly]

Mexico is the most racist country in S.A.
And so are it's people u stupid Americans

The most conclusive evidence of Mexico not being the most racist country in South America is Mexico not being in South America.

[OSA]

Hey el Gallo..

I fired a dishwasher today.. I'll offer u the job.

It's 5$ hour Straight cash and only 10$ a day taken from your check for food and u get paid for 8 hours but u will work 10 out of appreciation and I won't dock your pay for the many mistakes I'll catch u making.. and one day off a month u have to come in and wash the Windows and your "pa·trons" (boss) car.. what do u say??

Wtf you talking about?