Ran out of gas

[SoulWinner]

On my little boat the gas tank is in the center console, and you see how much gas is in there. Well, a couple of weeks ago I went fishing, the exploring up a river. Headed back across the bay toward the ramp and ran slam out of gas. I freaked out because I could see that there was like three inches of gas in the tank (it is one those plastic ones the you can kind of see through). Thank God I had made it back across the bay. I was near shore and the 10 knot SW wind blew me to shore. What to do. I was about a mile from a ramp but my truck was at another ramp about 5miles away. I didn't want to leave my boat and fishing gear unprotected in the boat at the closer ramp, and the water wasn't that deep, so I decded to push the boat to the ramp where my truck was parked. So I start off, pushing the boat, walking in waist deep water through some kind primortial muck that was like stepping in 10" of dog poo. Yeah!!<br /><br />I pushed and pushed and pushed. That 5 miles seemed like 20. Finally, about 1/2 mile from the ramp John Law shows up and takes pity on me. My dad is a retired water cop and this guy worked with my dad for years before his retirement. At least they'll have something to talk about the next time see each other. Oh yeah, I stepped on sting ray too. Big one. Again, thank God he didn't get his stinger in me, that would have really made my day. All in all it wasn't so bad and I learned a few things. Like, when the boat needs gas, that my gas is more accurate than I thought, and sometimes you be really happy to see the water cops.

 

[wikelam]

Re: Ran out of gas

i had 2 boats. would swap out tank. only had one. forgot to do this one time. boat started fine and headed out. made it about a good swim to shore and gas in line and carbs ran out.

 

[snoorton]

Re: Ran out of gas

well, I ran out of gas a few days ago on lake mead,<br /> Lake mead is a very big lake, If I had idled back to the mat=rina I think I could ve made it, but, Iwas moving along to fast, all of sudden , motor stopped,( 1995 four winns freedom omc I/O)<br /> I grabbed an oar and started to paddle,it was a very hot day,the marina appeared to be a mile or so, the wind was going against me,.my pepsi, was hot, almost boiling.....no other boats in sight.<br /> out of nowhere a large bayliner stopped, and towed me back into the marina,all the way to the launch ramp.<br /> it turned out the marina was like over 5 miles.there is no way I could have rowed in,<br /> if I ever see another boater that is in trouble, I shall tow them in, no matter how far.<br /> and always leave with a full tank of gas.or dont leave at all,

 

[Fouled Plug]

Re: Ran out of gas

That's where it's nice to have a kicker with a seperate fuel supply. Or, if nothing else a gallon jug of stabilized fuel stashed somewhere would at least get you closer to shore.

 

[jpbaker]

Re: Ran out of gas

Snoorton, I agree, I always stop and help if<br />I see someone in need on the lake. Remember what goes around, comes around, it really does work. "Of course that's just my opinion, I could be wrong".