Classic AquaSport
Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Electrical => Topic started by: seabob4 on August 15, 2011, 02:28:18 PM
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Had the pleasure of meeting Aaron today, cool dude, we talked for a good while, the man knows his chit! Anyway, here's what we're dealing with...
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh301/seabob4/Aarons200Osprey/100_0843.jpg)
Maggie says, "I've seen that before..."
But she gets a front row seat...
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh301/seabob4/Aarons200Osprey/100_0844.jpg)
We'll have some fun... :thumleft: :thumleft:
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Where's the sauce and meatballs to go with that spaghetti ? :roll:
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i think the term clusterfk fits well...
bob i know you'll take good care of her, cant wait to see the finish :thumright:
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Where's the sauce and meatballs to go with that spaghetti ? :roll:
The correct is where's the GRAVY and meatballs Italians don't make sauce.
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Where's the sauce and meatballs to go with that spaghetti ? :roll:
The correct is where's the GRAVY and meatballs Italians don't make sauce.
Well thats a little messy for a real Italian so I should say where's the Ragu pasta sauce and meatballs! :lol:
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The wing nuts are a nice touch. :wink:
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Ouch was anybody hurt in that accident? :shock: Well Aaron when Bob gets finished with her. It won’t look any thing at all like that :thumleft: . You may not even recognize her. But one question. Did you take any of your own pic’s, for posterity? :roll:
And Bob I hope you dikes are Sharpe. :thumright:
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Ouch was anybody hurt in that accident? :shock: Well Aaron when Bob gets finished with her. It won’t look any thing at all like that :thumleft: . You may not even recognize her. But one question. Did you take any of your own pic’s, for posterity? :roll:
And Bob I hope you dikes are Sharpe. :thumright:
i have one pic of that mess, thats all i need to explain what that mess is about!
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You guys might remember the Pathfinder I worked on. She started out like this, which was far worse than Aaron's...
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh301/seabob4/2200Pathfinder/100_0408.jpg)
And ended up like this...
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Hell, I might even start tearing her apart this evening, who know's?
I'll take care of her Aaron, no worries...
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Played with her a little this eve...
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh301/seabob4/Aarons200Osprey/100_0845.jpg)
Fun yanking stuff out that goes to nowhere...just have to wonder about POs... :shock:
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You go SB :cheers:
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Scott, you know I love this chit!
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hey look! there's an extra pie plate! :cheers:
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hey look! there's an extra pie plate! :cheers:
Little "added benefits", Aaron...
Did all the swaps on that 250 HPDI this aft, she ran better, but still throwing the O/H alarm after about 15 minutes, all the stuff the owner wanted changed out (which he had the parts) got changed out, ran better, but...time for a trip to Pelican Marine.
You ever change out the gasket and filter/screen in the VST on an HPDI? The service manual says nothing about removing the whole damn assy off the powerhead to get them apart...POS!!!
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You ever change out the gasket and filter/screen in the VST on an HPDI? The service manual says nothing about removing the whole damn assy off the powerhead to get them apart...POS!!!
havent messed with any hpdi's, i think we only have 4 in the marina and 3 of them are on a 36 contender! most everyone has 4-strokes... i am pretty familiar with 250/275 vrod's... crank case oil leaks... removal of the power-head... multiple times... :shock: oh and that shift recall, where you gotta lift the powerhead to change it, what fun! :puker: :cheers:
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You ever change out the gasket and filter/screen in the VST on an HPDI? The service manual says nothing about removing the whole damn assy off the powerhead to get them apart...POS!!!
havent messed with any hpdi's, i think we only have 4 in the marina and 3 of them are on a 36 contender! most everyone has 4-strokes... i am pretty familiar with 250/275 vrod's... crank case oil leaks... removal of the power-head... multiple times... :shock: oh and that shift recall, where you gotta lift the powerhead to change it, what fun! :puker: :cheers:
Shift actuator? Gees, Suzuki had issues with them on 300s. But they were a pretty easy swap...
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The eagle has landed, nice bird's nest you got there Aaron. Best part about having the mess cleaned up will be the space you'll gain.
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Hey Aaron, when SB finishes with your craft you should head west to the Bayport ramp and get some scallops.
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Blue,
Scallop season still open?
Anyway, she's starting to come together. Have to admit, haven't seen an OMC harness that butchered up before....
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh301/seabob4/Aarons200Osprey/100_0850.jpg)
Bus bars will go in the center section of that flat.
So, Aaron, what about a compass in that hole that was made...for a compass?
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Nice work SB, no more bird's nest. Scallops are open till Sept. 25th I believe, tasty little burgers. Only had the opportunity to do one trip this year, but I always hit the ramp in your neck of the woods...Bayport ramp. Fuel up at the Race Trac just east of 19, then just head west.
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Blue,
Scallop season still open?
Anyway, she's starting to come together. Have to admit, haven't seen an OMC harness that butchered up before....
Bus bars will go in the center section of that flat.
So, Aaron, what about a compass in that hole that was made...for a compass?
bob, ive been scratching my head since day one about that mess...
i do have a compass that was in that hole, it had a hard time knowing which way was what :scratch: ... the hole is perfect size for a cup holder, unlike the 2 on the console that cant fit a can hugger :roll:
looks good so far :cheers:
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Blue,
Scallop season still open?
Anyway, she's starting to come together. Have to admit, haven't seen an OMC harness that butchered up before....
Bus bars will go in the center section of that flat.
So, Aaron, what about a compass in that hole that was made...for a compass?
bob, ive been scratching my head since day one about that mess...
i do have a compass that was in that hole, it had a hard time knowing which way was what :scratch: ... the hole is perfect size for a cup holder, unlike the 2 on the console that cant fit a can hugger :roll:
looks good so far :cheers:
Stick that b!tch in between 2 pieces of electronics...N became S, right side up became upside down...Just had is laying around, but it goes back in the parts bin!
Blue, that RaceTrac is where I get my gas. Hey, hasn't let me down yet! Haven't been out to Bayport in a while, just down in Hernando Beach and Aripeka...
How's the scallop population doing in Tampa Bay?
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SB,
The scallop population in Tampa Bay? I have no clue. I do know that they do have an outfit that once a year seeks volunteers to search the bay for scallops, not my cup of tea because I like to eat them and we can't harvest them here in Tampa. Maybe someone else can let us know if the yearly searches have been successful.
How about it Aaron, some scalloping when you go to pick up your vessel from SB? Bob how far is the Bayport ramp from your place?
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SB,
The scallop population in Tampa Bay? I have no clue. I do know that they do have an outfit that once a year seeks volunteers to search the bay for scallops, not my cup of tea because I like to eat them and we can't harvest them here in Tampa. Maybe someone else can let so know if the yearly searches have been successful.
How about it Aaron, some scalloping when you go to pick up your vessel from SB? Bob how far is the Bayport ramp from your place?
We're about 3 miles east of 19, 2 miles north of 50, so I figure about 10 miles tops. Oops, just mapquested it. As the crow flies, 10 miles. So figure 15 miles.
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She's starting to look a little more like one of my consoles...
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Maybe I'll get in and clean the floor a bit tomorrow...
And Aaron, due to the fact that I have some extra Bennett hose, your pump will now live in the port forward corner of the console... :D
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Neat and Clean! Excellent Job!
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Looks like the battery cables are long enough to get those batteries all the way forward in the console. Aaron is going to be stoked, he'll even have room for storage. :cheers:
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Blue,
That's my plan, but he wants 2 group 27s in there, side by side might be a stretch...but we'll see.
Battery switch and main breaker are going to be mounted on the access door, t/bolted, makes for easy access. I've done a number that way...
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh301/seabob4/2200Pathfinder/100_0442.jpg)
Open the door, turn the switch, close the door. This one was on a 22 Pathfinder. Now THAT boat was an effin mess!!!
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Now that I like. Never seen that before, but that is quite genius! Thanks for the idea, I'm going to use that one in the future.
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Looks great Bob!!! Cant wait to get her back!
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Looks great Bob!!! Cant wait to get her back!
No more mess for you, young man!
Blue, the Doc's Talon F-20 was a particular challenge, JL amp, 3 Bank charger, Raymarine sounder and XM module, and 2 group 27s, in a console about half the size of Aaron's, so I used both doors...
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Had about 3/16" on all sides, yet still gave the amp and charger breathing room...
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As I said, neat & clean! You deserve a cold one SB. I haven't seen a Talon in years.
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As I said, neat & clean! You deserve a cold one SB. I haven't seen a Talon in years.
Used to be a 24, twin Bridgeports that ran 110+ off Coquina Beach back in the 90s...
If you're around Hillborough Ave., just west of Florida Ave., the Doc lives right on the river. The Talon is next to the house right now...
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh301/seabob4/Proline%20website%20pics/TalonF22/F22-1.jpg)
If you want to see her as she is today, go here...http://s259.photobucket.com/albums/hh30 ... /TalonF22/ (http://s259.photobucket.com/albums/hh301/seabob4/Proline%20website%20pics/TalonF22/)
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She's starting to look a little more like one of my consoles...
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh301/seabob4/Aarons200Osprey/100_0854.jpg)
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh301/seabob4/Aarons200Osprey/100_0853.jpg)
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Maybe I'll get in and clean the floor a bit tomorrow...
And Aaron, due to the fact that I have some extra Bennett hose, your pump will now live in the port forward corner of the console... :D
Damn that was quick. And clean. You move up here, you'd need to hire a crew to keep up. EVERYBODY in the boat biz here has the same motto...."Check back the first of next week". Gets to be frustrating after about six weeks.
You got a chopper in the fleet?
:lol:
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Scott,
The key is getting everything out of there. Small boats like a 200 Osprey don't have much equipment, so once you have everything accounted for, you simply gut the console and start over. It also helps if you've done it once or twice... :wink:
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Well, some updates...
Trim Tab pumps new home, thanks to compression nut unions...
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh301/seabob4/Aarons200Osprey/100_0858.jpg)
A little boat side view of the starboard side...
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What a pair of Gil Batt trays for group 27s would look like...
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh301/seabob4/Aarons200Osprey/100_0856.jpg)
Aaron, let me know on the Gils...
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looks awesome bob :cheers:
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Aaron,
Even left you a tidied up pigtail for your stereo...you know, your neighborhood. You need to move up here! :shock: :shock:
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Aaron,
Even left you a tidied up pigtail for your stereo...you know, your neighborhood. You need to move up here! :shock: :shock:
you know, if i check the local "who's locked up", its almost like lookin at my yearbook. :roll:
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beautiful work,as always! :salut:
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I'm getting there, Pete. Thanks for the compliment! Aaron's 200 Osprey was built on my buddy Matt Bailey's line just after I started at WC/AS. For all I know, I probably saw her 16 years ago...
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Really a good looking Job Bob :thumleft: . I noticed the Quality parts you use. That’s the problem I have here. When I lived near Balto. I had over 25 companies to buy components from. Here in Del. Not so much. Really have to order most now. You would think with all the boats we have around here. That their would be more to select from, on the shelf.
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Really a good looking Job Bob :thumleft: . I noticed the Quality parts you use. That’s the problem I have here. When I lived near Balto. I had over 25 companies to buy components from. Here in Del. Not so much. Really have to order most now. You would think with all the boats we have around here. That their would be more to select from, on the shelf.
Walt,
To be honest with you, we don't really have squat here as well...go figure, Tampa Bay! WM will do price match, but electrically all they carry is Ancor stuff, which is ridiculously expensive when compared to other brands. Yeah, they have a lot of Blue Seas stuff, but I find it easier to order on-line. I get my wire, terminals (all adhesive-lined heat shrink), and Carling switches from genuinedealz, my batt cable from Greg's Marine Wire, my breakers from sailboatowners.com. Some around here tout T.A. Mahoneys, but I've never been impressed with that place.
So rather than run around Tampa and St. Pete, I let my fingers do the buying from my comfy chair, and 2-3 days later, the stuffs at my door. I like that...
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Yea Bob I know it can be hard. I’m getting most of my stuff from places we bought from at work. Like Granger and Allied. I can get good hardware from Fastenal. They had a store just down the road from me. But they closed it. So I have to drive 30 mins. To their other store. I lucked out with them when I retired they still kept my account. They do whole sale. So you have to buy a min. So I get a few people together and we spit it. That’s if I don’t need the min. amount. I get all my SS hardware from them. But your right. It is easier to let your finger do the walking.:D
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Excellent SB!
Hey, where did you get those batt trays? tx!
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Excellent SB!
Hey, where did you get those batt trays? tx!
Scott,
They came out of the Doc's Talon. Gil HD Racing aluminum trays, they were black powder coated, but corrosion over the years caused the PC to peel off. Doc didn't want them, so I scrubbed and power washed them, then sprayed them flat black. They've been sitting in the rafters in the shop doing nothing, Aaron will get 2, I have 1 more...
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Speaking of powder coating. Bob don’t know if you are interested. Harbor freight has a powder coating gun and its not expensive. It works well a friend bought one for small parts. Does a good job and easy to use. Since I saw his at work I’m going to get one the next time I’m up in Dover. He cleans the parts and then pre heats before coating. Then he puts the parts on a cooky sheet and then in the oven. I think it does make a difference in how they turn out.
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Speaking of powder coating. Bob don’t know if you are interested. Harbor freight has a powder coating gun and its not expensive. It works well a friend bought one for small parts. Does a good job and easy to use. Since I saw his at work I’m going to get one the next time I’m up in Dover. He cleans the parts and then pre heats before coating. Then he puts the parts on a cooky sheet and then in the oven. I think it does make a difference in how they turn out.
Your friend must be single.... :lol:
Thanks SB...those are bad to the bone.
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Gran he first used the one in his house. He did put a second cookie sheet under the rack. But the smell wasn’t to pleasant for his wife. Soooo I welded together a steel box with a vent and hinged door. He sits it on top of his crab pot burner with a thermometer. So he knows the temp. Then turns off the burner once it gets where he wants it. But that is get old for him so he got hold of a in wall oven that was being replaced. He is going to mount it in his work shop. I guess I’ll get the steel box back.
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Speaking of powder coating. Bob don’t know if you are interested. Harbor freight has a powder coating gun and its not expensive. It works well a friend bought one for small parts. Does a good job and easy to use. Since I saw his at work I’m going to get one the next time I’m up in Dover. He cleans the parts and then pre heats before coating. Then he puts the parts on a cooky sheet and then in the oven. I think it does make a difference in how they turn out.
Your friend must be single.... :lol:
Thanks SB...those are bad to the bone.
Scott, Walt,
Those trays are serious chit, but the aluminum underneath needs to go through an acid bath to get rid of the white powdery stuff. I ain't about to do that, for Aaron's boat, with a flat black finish, they'll work just fine.
Now if it would stop raining... :shock:
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Well, Aaron, she's basically ready to go home...
Edit by Admin: Before
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After: You now have an OMC trim gauge, where up is up, down is down...
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh301/seabob4/Aarons200Osprey/100_0862.jpg)
All the gauge lights work off the nav lgt switch.
Drop down the door, and there is your batt switch and main breaker...
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh301/seabob4/Aarons200Osprey/100_0863.jpg)
And you actually have some uncluttered storage space, you can access your fuses, and you can change your batts without tearing up a bunch of chit!
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What I couldn't do was tie in the newer harness to the old engine plug to get the key to shut the motor down. If your newer harness was intact, I could probably do it. But the way the newer harness was spiced into? Give me another couple hundred and I'll figure it out!
Give me a buzz on my cel when you want to come get her...
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bob, that looks FREAKING AWESOME!! :cheers:
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Nice, nice work!
Aaron, you have some good dry storage above the batts. I had a similar situation a while back, would throw my clothes duffel bag right on top of the batts to save space.
Bad idea, the batts ended up eating holes through the duffel :shock:
You could easily make a removable storage shelf/piece of ply etc. above the batts for this use if you like.
Looks great...enjoy :cheers:
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Well thank you, sir! I left enough length on the stereo pigtail so that you can lay it on a piece of foam rubber where ever you want (within reason)...
The reason the trim gauge was backwards was that it was a Merc trim gauge, they are completely opposite of OMC trim gauges, and you can't "change" them. I just happened to have an OMC one sitting around, doing nothing...
You also have the leads set up in the bilge, wired to the "Fishbox Pump out" switch, as we discussed, for whenever you want to add the livewell pump...
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Nice job SB :salut:
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Bob you sure know your stuff,looks great :salut: