Spinal compression. I may need to go slow...

id. painter · 04-29-2003, 01:19 PM

The salty dogs have been very friendly and helpful to me, a wannabe (sick pup).
You all have been kind enough to offer your knowledge, and advice . You have also offered to let me tag along to the tuna grounds and so on...
I have spent a good amount of time on this board talking about an injury i suffered one year ago.
Im getting much better, but, im still not the same as before.
I must give fair warning to all. My neck is still tender, and i cant take much of the jarring that comes with a chop and keeping a good speed for extended periods.
My plan is to slow a little ,so as to keep the thumping down, and just get there a little slower.
Does this change your willingness to escort and help me ??? I should be O.K. going around 15-20 mph.
Last year, 5 months after surgery, i was able to cruse over the C.R. bar and out at around 12 to 15 mph. I should be able to take considerable more now. But im sure ill be a little slow.... Can i still come and play??? Will i be seen as a burden. id. p.

Mello-Yello · 04-29-2003, 01:34 PM

Shouldn't be a problem...just set up a chair as far back in the boat as possible and hope for clear skies. The bumps are mostly up front.
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Ok, serious now...I would think most folks would view this similar to seasickness...don't expect everyone to turn around and give up their day because you aren't comfortable. (Heaven forbid if there was potential for making your condition worse). I've had major back surgery and I know how delicate your back can be if you don't treat it right, even after 14 years!

This is a call only you can make. You know your back and what it can and can't take. If you aren't sure, it should probably be a 'nope, better not'.

Try to get on as big of boat as you can. At least you'll be able to stand up and let your legs work as shock absorbers.

Good Luck!

M-Y

edsr · 04-29-2003, 03:06 PM

Standing up seems to be a lot easier on your back in bumpy water using your legs, tiring but less shock. What MY said - get as far back as possible in the boat and get on the biggest boat you can. Hope to see you out there.

edsr

bait boy · 04-29-2003, 07:14 PM

I'm still game IDP

corrirod · 04-29-2003, 07:55 PM

I.d., exactly what Edsr said. Let someone else take the controls and try to stand up. Let your legs absorb the shock. Go as far in the back of your boat as possible and stand as close to the middle as you can.

We may not wait for you but we'll make sure to stay in contact with you on the VHF.

That being said, don't forget you're going to burn more fuel by not being on plane so make sure to compensate for that. Many times, in fact the majority of times, the chop gets rough in the afternoon so you can pretty well count on it.

It's much easier for us, in Oregon, to pick our battles with big blue. Unfortunately you're going to have to just guess and hope the time you pick is good.

Mr. Fisherman · 04-29-2003, 10:34 PM

IDP, My boat has a pretty flat hull so I am planning on going a little slower, especially when it is lumpy but as Rod said, you are as close as your VHF. Pick your days and watch for that afternoon wind show. 15 to 20 is pretty fast on the ocean most of the time. My boat planes out just over 9mph so my milage won't suffer as much as a V hull that planes at a higher speed. She will push 32 given the right conditions...

[ 04-29-2003, 11:36 PM: Message edited by: Mr. Fisherman ]

id. painter · 04-30-2003, 07:22 AM

O.K., thanks guys..
I want to be up front with you all. Im not the type to show up at the dock and say Oh, and by the way , i cant do this or i cant do that, or i need this or i need that.
As a kid my father would take me out on the ocean . He was the type that would not take you to shore no matter what. Seasick, oh well , you will get over it.Dirrhea, oh well , here is a coffee can. I have no illusions about being treated any different(babied).
Bait Boy.... I may just let you run the boat and ill concentrate on hanging on and landing tuna, and not hurting my neck.... Thanks again for your willingness to help ... Im excited!!! id. p.

corkyking · 05-02-2003, 12:25 AM

My back too.
My wife insisted on air-ride seats.
Spendy about $900.
You wont be sorry guaranteed.

Mello-Yello · 05-02-2003, 12:37 AM

Hey idpainter,
Wht did you ever figure out w/your trailer lights???

id. painter · 05-02-2003, 08:42 AM

M. Y. . I have a side running light out. I took the cables off the battery and cleaned them.
I looked the wires over and found no obvious shorts.
I took the boat out again(16 times now) and im already conditioned to unplug the trailer before backing in. So,NO, i still dont understand what happened at the Wind river boat launch. One of these days ill try backing in with lights still hooked up and see what happens.Without 400 boats behind me.. Hi ho. My boat has run absolutly perrrr fect. Except ,,,,,the first couple of days over in your neck of the woods, springer fishing.
The first day at St. Helens. With throttle just barely kicked in ( very low R.P.M.) is was running a little rough. Missing a little. I noticed it just a little the rest of the trip and by the end of the week it seemed to have gone away. I was concerned and when I brought it back to Idaho, it seemed
to go away, completely. I have been trying to get it to do it again and cant . Could it have been a elevation thing??? I have added new fule to the tank and everything seems fine .... You sort of have to have it going on to figure out what is wrong(right) . Im just a little concerned about the rough running. Trailer problems wont leave you out in the ocean,, but a poor running motor sure can... id. p.

CAPT KUJO · 05-04-2003, 06:25 AM

Mr. Fisherman is right. We run the fastest open ocean boat and I can tell you speeds approaching 20 mph are not slow. I wouldn't push it that fast if i had an injury. Even on "good" days, at 20 mph or so you'll find one or two swells that you'll land "less than soft".

My advise....take your time, leave early, enjoy the ocean, the aren't going anywhere.
If you've ever seen the Chicken Ranch from the air on a open Halibut day, it is a constant stream of boats in and out, if you go strait out and back, you'll find you're not ever "alone". Be sure to have a VHF, GPS, and cell phone. My boat number is 503-369-1862. If I can't come get you, I'll help get the word out for you in time of need. SALTY DOG's STICK TOGETHER!!!

CAPT KUJO

CAPT KUJO