Dont' forget to put the bungs in?

[goat boy]

Dunno if this has been posted before....clearing out some old emails and I came across this one from a month or so ago. It read something like a brand new 70k boat that was launched with no bungs (Pt Hedland). I dunno about the accuracy of that, but the pictures sure make me wince. Apologies if it's been up before

[wrxhoon]

If you have an auto bilge pump you will never launch without bungs, as soon as you back in the drink you will see the water coming out on the side of the boat.

[Luc]

Your pre-launch check list should prevent that particular brand of Oooops!!

[cuzzamundi]

Been there and almost done that!

Cuzza

[wayno60]

Only ever did that once and now its part of the pre launch ritual.

[Glenndarryl]

Been there done that, Bucketing water out of the tinny.. Caught a crab Whilst I was doing it aswell. Not bad I reckon

[finga]

How big were the bungs to allow the water that quick that you didn't notice the boat sitting low or sluggish in performance?

By the way it seemed to have simply 'rolled over on it's side' I reckon the real reason for taking water on is they tied the boat up at low tide on a very short rope and the tide came in.
Huge tides up there.

[Crunchy]

Yep I thought checklists were for for pussy's but now I run through it every time.....first item on the list is bung, last item on the list is bung!

[marto78]

How big were the bungs to allow the water that quick that you didn't notice the boat sitting low or sluggish in performance?

By the way it seemed to have simply 'rolled over on it's side' I reckon the real reason for taking water on is they tied the boat up at low tide on a very short rope and the tide came in.
Huge tides up there.

You might be onto something there mate.

[QuinTin]

hahaha i will just say 0oopsy!!! :P

[WalrusLike]

I would have thought bungs would have caused a level sinking with no rollover. I reckon Finga is right. (as he often is)

[propdinger]

he was taking too long to reverse the car and the tide came in OR he was waiting for mates to turn up and tied it too tight while blocking the ramp with his car :))

[ovakil]

If you have an auto bilge pump you will never launch without bungs, as soon as you back in the drink you will see the water coming out on the side of the boat.

That's how I have my bilge pump for that reason.Haven't forgotten bungs,fingers crossed I don't.

[Boat Hog]

Maybe they put the bung in and then rolled it over to empty the water out?

Just saying, 'cos some people out there ain't that bright!

[Lancair]

I'll admit to having forgotten them once. I was on-board as my mate reversed down the ramp, I heard the water rushing in as soon as the boat entered the water and knew instantly what it was. Grabbed the bung and lent over the back and screwed it in before I drove off the trailer, ran the bilge to get rid of the 30 odd litres. Lucky I was on board to hear it, normally I reverse down, then climb aboard and drive off, I wouldnt have heard it rushing in!

[Dignity]

I have forgotten the bungs but my checklist (the missus) includes checking them as well as other items like is the towball on properly etc etc.

[Cheech]

They say there are those that have left the bungs out, and those who will leave the bungs out. You are one or the other. I am the first group.