1981 Aquasport 170 rebuild in Sweden

[RickK]

Hi Lars, good to see you back!!  So what is on the to do list - more bottom paint? Not sure if you've been using it or not since the water is more brackish, I think you said?

[larsli68]

Hello Rick,

I never left, but I have not posted anything, since we have had the worst winter in many years... It's finally warm. I painted new white bottom paint after the picture was taken, and I have 30 minutes worth of polishing the inner liner left for tomorrow.
I will also replace the water separation fuel filter tomorrow. I will also install a GPS tracking system (helps me get a cheaper insurance). Do you guys use that in the US?

If anyone moves my boat, I will get a text message. I kind of like that idea. I will install that tomorrow morning, before launching her.

//Lars

[RickK]

I'm sure some of the high dollar boats have the tracking devices.

[larsli68]

Since my boat is at the mooring, all alone, my insurance company gives me a discount for installing the GPS tracking device. The discount pays for the tracker in less than one year.
It's a no brainer.

These pictures are from today.






//Lars

[larsli68]

My boat is in the shed for the season. My wife is sick, and therefor an early end to boating season this year.
Hit a rock with my Merc alloy Spitfire prop, and picked up this bad boy on the fall sale on line.
Can't wait to test it next year.

Upgrades planned is new paint on floor and hatches in the bow. And take care of some cosmetic stuff on the inner liner. New color matched gelcoat has been ordered.

//Lars

[RickK]

Hi Lars - man that bright work looks great!  So the new prop is Stainless?

[larsli68]

Hello Rick,

Yes, It's basically the same prop that I ran this past summer, but in Stainless steel instead. I caught it on sale, and spent the bucks on it.
It was 40% off, a great deal.

We had a fantastic summer over here. It got warm in April, and stayed warm until a couple of days ago. Right now it's low 60's and raining...
Have you used your boat a lot this summer?

Great to hear from you!

//Lars

[RickK]

I have not been using my boat much - been distracted with my RV.  I've got some time starting next week (I hope) that I can start focusing on the boat and put some time on her.

[larsli68]

I have not been using my boat much - been distracted with my RV.  I've got some time starting next week (I hope) that I can start focusing on the boat and put some time on her.

Your season is a bit different compared to ours. Here you better get it while the getting is good... :)

I'm getting the Merc serviced on the 9th of October. I plan to replace the winch on my trailer this weekend. Scupper valves will also be replaced. I'm thinking of putting a plug in the center one, to prevent back flow of water. Because of the motor, I can not have a scupper valve on the center one. I might try next year with a rubber plug in it.

Nasty hurricane heading towards where we used to live in NC.

Are you restoring the RV? Forum for it?

//Lars

[larsli68]

Finally replaced the winch on my trailer.
Had to drill a couple of new holes for the install. It's a one ton winch. Should do the job.

[RickK]

Multi speed?

[larsli68]

Multi speed?

No, it's not that fancy. Just bigger than my old winch, and a bit easier to operate. It's basically just in or out with the handle. Feels robust. 1000kg (1ton).

My old winch was rusty and very hard to operate.

//Lars

[larsli68]

My thoughts are with you guys in Florida. Especially in the Panhandle.

//Lars

[larsli68]

Finally launched my boat today. The Spitfire prop 12.7 x 19P RH is a masterpiece! Together with the Optimax 115hp, I'm super happy with the performance!

[RickK]

Hi Lars, glad you popped in.
So what kind of performance are you seeing?