It's a good idea to have local marina phone numbers programmed into your phone or a list on the boat. They may be able to send someone out to assist or perhaps put you in touch with a marine mechanic to help diagnose a problem. Point Breeze Marina at Oak Orchard helped me out one time when my battery died. The made a few calls and ultimately connected me with the sheriff's boat who came out and gave a jump to get her started and then followed us back to port to make sure we made it. They did a courtesy inspection, gave me a sticker, and shot the breeze with us for awhile - great guys. All in all a happy ending. I now keep a cheap voltage tester on board and test batteries before hand to make sure the are charged and nothing was left on to drain them.
Shawn
Great report!! My dad and I were just talking yesterday about how fortunate we are when he, myself, and my son get to hunt, fish, and golf together. Memories of a lifetime for those kids - wtg!
Shawn
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