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January 16, 2011, 01:06:57 AM
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Re: Let's hear about your winter boat projects!
« Reply #60 on: January 16, 2011, 01:06:57 AM »
Im not doing anything.
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January 16, 2011, 01:35:58 PM
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Re: Let's hear about your winter boat projects!
« Reply #61 on: January 16, 2011, 01:35:58 PM »
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Im not doing anything.
You have to buff her up for the spring gathering  :thumleft:
Rick
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1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

January 17, 2011, 11:37:04 AM
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Re: Let's hear about your winter boat projects!
« Reply #62 on: January 17, 2011, 11:37:04 AM »
I meant i wasnt doing anything on Sunday but glock diver didnt get it in time.  Oh, I have plenty more to do on the boat.
89 250 CCP
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Twin Merc 150\'s......thirsty?  YES they are.


February 10, 2011, 10:56:29 AM
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Re: Let's hear about your winter boat projects!
« Reply #63 on: February 10, 2011, 10:56:29 AM »
1) I have added a second display overhead so i can watch chart/sonar/radar with out splitting screens.--DONE
2) Working on minor electrical problems..DONE
3) Time to recoat the teak once it gets above 50!!! Oddly enough, I'm still waiting on the weather for this one.
4) Adding a stainless steel bow plate to break ice (just kidding)
5) Adding a second VHF with built in fog signals
6) New water pumps, plugs, filters and thermostats
7) Add LED courtesy lights in cockpit..DONE
8) Repair rotted backrest on leaning post--DONE
9) Replace cockpit floodlight (halogen) with a Taco LED floodlight DONE
89 250 CCP
full transom
Twin Merc 150\'s......thirsty?  YES they are.


February 10, 2011, 05:55:29 PM
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Re: Let's hear about your winter boat projects!
« Reply #64 on: February 10, 2011, 05:55:29 PM »
You're on top of it  :salut:  :salut:
Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

February 10, 2011, 09:30:51 PM
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Re: Let's hear about your winter boat projects!
« Reply #65 on: February 10, 2011, 09:30:51 PM »
Way to go Doc!    :thumleft:
Cap'n John
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February 11, 2011, 07:05:04 AM
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Re: Let's hear about your winter boat projects!
« Reply #66 on: February 11, 2011, 07:05:04 AM »
1. finish truck so i can start on the boat...
2. trim tabs done
3. add fishfinder done
4. BMS jackplate
5. trolling motor
6. fix all gelcoat damage from previous owner
Aaron
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1968 22-2 Flatback SOLD
1993 210 Explorer SOLD
1991 Fountain 31TE SOLD
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February 14, 2011, 07:02:51 PM
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Re: Let's hear about your winter boat projects!
« Reply #67 on: February 14, 2011, 07:02:51 PM »
Where to start,
Used Maguires 3 step refinishing and it really made a difference in the old gel coat.
ran all new wiring, what a mess and talk about excessive.
installed new racor fuel filter
removed and refinished all teak
replace deck hatch over fuel gauge, clear works so much better than yellow. (who picked yellow anyways?)
Thinking about adding a green stretched out P2 graphic and a leaning post.
Gave up on on the ETEC.

February 25, 2011, 11:40:22 AM
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Re: Let's hear about your winter boat projects!
« Reply #68 on: February 25, 2011, 11:40:22 AM »
1) I have added a second display overhead so i can watch chart/sonar/radar with out splitting screens.--DONE
2) Working on minor electrical problems..DONE
3) Time to recoat the teak once it gets above 50!!! Oddly enough, I'm still waiting on the weather for this one.
4) Adding a stainless steel bow plate to break ice. (just kidding)
5) Adding a second VHF with built in fog signals.
6) New water pumps, plugs, filters and thermostats.
7) Add LED courtesy lights in cockpit..DONE
8) Repair rotted backrest on leaning post--DONE
9) Replace cockpit floodlight (halogen) with a Taco LED floodlight... DONE
10) Replace existing running lights with LED.
11) Replace house battery bank...DONE
12) Remove Stainless windshield rail...DONE
12)  Cut down plexi windshield 4" So I can see over it at night...DONE
13) Check again to see if I'm listed on any trust funds so i can buy some gas:)
89 250 CCP
full transom
Twin Merc 150\'s......thirsty?  YES they are.


February 25, 2011, 02:43:49 PM
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Re: Let's hear about your winter boat projects!
« Reply #69 on: February 25, 2011, 02:43:49 PM »
For my 74 19-6:

1. Installed 6" setback along with a 6" bob's jack plate
2. Installed (new to me) 96 johnson 150 ocean runner
3. Installed Baystar steering
4. Installed gaskets inside the front seat of the center console to prevent water from attacking the inside
5. Ran all hoses and cables through the transom to keep the above transom gunwale clean
6. Secured my stereo amp inside my console.  Yes it sounds really good.  
7. Purchased portable gunwale mount ladder for the ladies


February 27, 2011, 05:55:07 PM
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« Reply #70 on: February 27, 2011, 05:55:07 PM »
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I am just going to try to use mine  :idea:
Got to take the 170 out today with my wife and the pup.  Second time in the 170 for my pup, she did real good today - nice and relaxed - until a dolphin came up right next to the boat  :shock:  She had no clue what that thing was and the freeboard being what it is on the boat it was like within a foot of her and about 9 ft long :shock:  :shock:
Disappeared as fast as she saw it so then she was patrolling the boat looking for it - quite a hoot.  Weather was just perfect - mid 70s.
Was a quick 2hr outing and back before the crowd started getting bad. Mini vacation  8)
Next weekend going to try to take Friday off and camp Friday and Saturday.  Scott - you game?
Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

February 27, 2011, 08:33:20 PM
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Re: Let's hear about your winter boat projects!
« Reply #71 on: February 27, 2011, 08:33:20 PM »
Rick i plan on working on the boat this week,details later,and then going out Friday morning for a shake down so i will be out,then i have company coming in friday night so i have to be back in early.
Scott
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March 12, 2011, 08:00:43 PM
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Re: Let's hear about your winter boat projects!
« Reply #72 on: March 12, 2011, 08:00:43 PM »
Well, I decided to strike one project from the list.  Ordered a new trailer yesterday from All American Boat Trailers in Pompano Beach.  Tired of effing with mine!   Planning to sell it on Craigslist like I did my first trailer, to partially fund the new one.  (and if anyone is keeping track, yes this is my 3rd trailer since I bought the boat in Sept 2009!)


4-drawer tackle center- DONE
New switch panel - DONE
Replace gas struts that hold up my flip-up seat: DONE, but a strut is seized up with rust already!  :x
Install freshwater tank & pump
New rub rail- I SO almost stopped at Marine Connection on Thursday...
Trailer axle work.  Strike this!
Replace fuel vent/overflow Thru-hull
1997 Aquasport 225, 200hp Johnson OceanPro


March 15, 2011, 03:29:49 AM
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Re: Let's hear about your winter boat projects!
« Reply #73 on: March 15, 2011, 03:29:49 AM »
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Well, I decided to strike one project from the list.  Ordered a new trailer yesterday from All American Boat Trailers in Pompano Beach.  Tired of effing with mine!   Planning to sell it on Craigslist like I did my first trailer, to partially fund the new one.  (and if anyone is keeping track, yes this is my 3rd trailer since I bought the boat in Sept 2009!)
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I hate trailers
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March 15, 2011, 09:24:56 AM
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Re: Let's hear about your winter boat projects!
« Reply #74 on: March 15, 2011, 09:24:56 AM »
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I hate trailers


...says the guy with a dock behind his house on a canal!   :D   I'm just jealous.  :salut:   One day, I keep telling myself, one day!
1997 Aquasport 225, 200hp Johnson OceanPro


 

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