Towed in Today

[msbhammer]

Well, I finally had the wife and kids all together today. Went out and bought new life vests, a new chair and put in 20 gallons of gas so we could spend the day on the ocean. Isnt wasnt meant to be. The motor shut off and then notided smoke coming from the shifter control box. I touched the box and realized it was super hot.
Checked the batteries and noticed that the postive cable were super hot as well. I disconnected the batteries to prevent anymore damage. Hoping I didnt fry the wiring harness. Got towed in for the first time and felt pretty embarressed, let alone upset on what the cost will be for a new wiring harness. She started right up at the dock, ran fine for about 15 minutes before the electricial short. Something positive is touching metal ??? or something isnt being grounded, sending direct current ?? Starter, selenoid ??
Totally broke and have other bills first, so I might be dry docked for awhile.
Gonna go soak and cry in a corner somewhere. :'( :'(

[Mac_Attack]

Sorry to hear about it ms. :( *Billy Mac *Keep smiling! *;D

[chumbucket]

Somedays ya just need a good soak and a cry in a corner.
How 'bout a hug?
That really does blow. I've been there before and I know how you're feeling :'(

sorry to hear that bud. hopefully you will be able to figure it out without spending much cash. and dont be embarresed about being towed in. i once got towed twice in one day. left the dock with a plan for trip 2, run out as far as we can till it shuts down, drop anchor and fish till some1 comes along to tow us in. true story. ya gotta look at the bright side..., at least you dont have a force. good luck bud

[rb437]

Sorry about your luck. With all due respect to our beloved V20's, I'm sure most of us are also just one break down away from being dry docked ourselves or we'd all be riding something newer or bigger or both. Hope you find the problem and it's quick and cheap to fix.

[Mac_Attack]

racerx may my Force be with me! Billy Mac ;D

[phester]

mac, your force has treated you well, hasn't it?

ur a lucky man mac. i have heard that from 85 to 87 force made 17 good motors. i got a bud that has a 86 125, same as my old motor. never had any trouble with it. damn good motor! i had mine rebuilt, replaced all electronics and wiring. it ran fine as long as i stayed within 5 miles of the beach. damndest thing, run beachfront all day, no prob. point her towards the islands and she would lay down half way there everytime. ur a lucky man. maybe you should share some of it with hammer.

[reelapeelin]

Sorry about the tow, Hammer...I know it bums ya out, but I can tell ya that much the same has happened to everybody on this board in some way or another :P ...ya fix a thousand things and it's the thousand and first thing that gets ya...hang in there...it'll get better... ;) :D ...

[Mac_Attack]

Phester, don't want to say too much but "yes it has!" Billy Mac