It has been some time now... just sitting here at the docks waiting for Hank's to return to fix my throttle cable.
As always on a boat, a simple fix takes lots of time. First finding the right cable clamp to fit over the cable (a trip to the local marine hardware store), another person to help (Richard Grass), and the right tools to install.
One person to install the clamp (Richard) and the other (Hank) to "play" with my throttle control lever. Trying to install a cable clamp with only one hand (no room for the other), was a bit tricky and time consuming... but they got the job done.
They were going to use lock nuts, but the nuts were the wrong thread count, so they had to use lock-tight... hopefully this will work and keep the clamp from coming lose.
Once installed, Hank started my motor and checked out the control... all works just right!
Well that was about it... nothing else to say, except I need to get out for a sail! Dam weather!
Till then
Tarka out.
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