2024 AR195 sand barred, now stuck in reverse, and port cap stuck.

[phm14]

Just kissed a sand bar in murky water today. I think my second mistake was reversing back, then shutting the motor down to reset the depth gauge. Made for the shortest day ever. Had to row back to the ramp, since I was stuck in reverse. No amount of wiggling would dislodge the reverse gate, and my port cap is also stuck, after picking up some small stones around the edges. I was able to pick out a few, but there are still some jammed in there, to far up for my small mechanics picks to reach. I thinking of making a port cap removal tool, maybe out of a piece of schedule 40 PVC. I will remove the pump tomorrow, and see if I can free the reverse gate. Any advice?

 

[Cambo]

Unbolt the gate and remove the debri

Search you tube for jet pump removal it will show how to disconnect the cable connector with no tools

 

[Neutron]

You need to keep a rubber mallet on board with those type of buckets

 

[phm14]

Everything went well. Removed the impeller, while I was in there, just to check it. For the "port cap/cleanout plug. Found a ~18" piece of 2x2 to transfer three quick taps, at 12 and 6 o'clock, with a 4lb dead blow hammer, and she came right out. Happy St. Paddys' Day

 

[phm14]

You need to keep a rubber mallet on board with those type of buckets

What's the recommended procedure for using the mallet, while in the water?

 

[Neutron]

What's the recommended procedure for using the mallet, while in the water?

Obviously you cant swing a hammer in the water