Winter Boat Projects - Update
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Much less to do this year compared to last.
We are going to have the bottom stripped and repainted.
Either replace the interior carpet or redo the inside with some sort of synthetic teak material.
New cushions for the fly bridge and possible a new captains chair.
New blower as it started to squeak at the end of the season.
Probably a new Internet tv in the salon, but have not picked out a unit yet.
That's it for this year.
We are going to have the bottom stripped and repainted.
Either replace the interior carpet or redo the inside with some sort of synthetic teak material.
New cushions for the fly bridge and possible a new captains chair.
New blower as it started to squeak at the end of the season.
Probably a new Internet tv in the salon, but have not picked out a unit yet.
That's it for this year.
Total upgrade of charging system. New golf cart house batteries, new starter battery, Iota charger, inverter, battery switches, buss bars, Raymarine E7 chartplotter, Raymarine x10 autopilot. Have some minor plumbing things with the washdown pump and A/C pump that will need neatening up to make room. That will fill up the next 3 months, I think.
Im finally going to finish working on the small 17 footer. Im going to upgrade the GPS / fish finder, update the VHF, Compass, and stereo. Also, have to replace the small windshield, its cracking and doesnt look all that good.
I have two trailers that I use for that boat. One trailer is used during the summer has guides to help center the boat, and the other trailer is a winter storage trailer. Both trailers need work. The summer trailer needs a new front center cross member, and a new winch. The winter trailer needs lights, tires, and a winch. Even though its a winter trailer, its still on the road being used.
The big boat, I am looking to sell. I want out from the big boat, want to get a diesel trawler. Have my eye on an older Mainship...
The small boat I will be working on late nights at the garage when the cars are out so thatll make the nights go by quicker, or so I help.
Good luck to all on your projects!
I have two trailers that I use for that boat. One trailer is used during the summer has guides to help center the boat, and the other trailer is a winter storage trailer. Both trailers need work. The summer trailer needs a new front center cross member, and a new winch. The winter trailer needs lights, tires, and a winch. Even though its a winter trailer, its still on the road being used.
The big boat, I am looking to sell. I want out from the big boat, want to get a diesel trawler. Have my eye on an older Mainship...
The small boat I will be working on late nights at the garage when the cars are out so thatll make the nights go by quicker, or so I help.
Good luck to all on your projects!
1) have props removed and repaired from the log I hit.
2) replace broken trim tab cylinder, I`m assuming from the log I hit.
3)check shafts for straitness because the vibration after the log strike seemed to be a lot worse than the minor prop damage would cause, (crossing my fingers on this one)
4) Horn stopped working
5) replace port windshield wiper motor as the shaft will no longer hold a wiper on it.
The maybe list... I`m due for an GPS upgrade, but I wouldn`t know where to start....ice maker hasn`t worked in two years, I hardly used it but it was nice to have....
2) replace broken trim tab cylinder, I`m assuming from the log I hit.
3)check shafts for straitness because the vibration after the log strike seemed to be a lot worse than the minor prop damage would cause, (crossing my fingers on this one)
4) Horn stopped working
5) replace port windshield wiper motor as the shaft will no longer hold a wiper on it.
The maybe list... I`m due for an GPS upgrade, but I wouldn`t know where to start....ice maker hasn`t worked in two years, I hardly used it but it was nice to have....
I upgraded my GPS/Chartplotter this summer.
My plan for the winter was to put in a new starboard motor. I wound up repowering the boat with two brand new Mercruiser motors. The job is done and I can't wait until Spring to take it for a run.
My plan for the winter was to put in a new starboard motor. I wound up repowering the boat with two brand new Mercruiser motors. The job is done and I can't wait until Spring to take it for a run.
Not too much this year
Finish the refinish of the teak swim platform (mostly completed last winter, I needed to let the sum at it this summer to bleach it out)
Change duckbills in vacuum pump
New tint on cabin windows
Try to buff out enclosure windows, maybe replace, but with oldest starting college next year, I may live with them rolled up
if I want to start something big - varnish interior teak walls/cabinets/doors, sure would keep me busy...
Finish the refinish of the teak swim platform (mostly completed last winter, I needed to let the sum at it this summer to bleach it out)
Change duckbills in vacuum pump
New tint on cabin windows
Try to buff out enclosure windows, maybe replace, but with oldest starting college next year, I may live with them rolled up
if I want to start something big - varnish interior teak walls/cabinets/doors, sure would keep me busy...
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Glad you started this thread, let's check back in the spring, and see how we all did. Here's my list, boat is about 10 miles from my house, so I have a shot at getting some work done this year. Many of these were on my list last year, but boat was 75 miles away, so not much got done.
Boat 1.
Remove window A/C unit, rebuild bulkhead, or maybe put in window in where the unit used to be.
install marine A/C
replace cockpit deck - maybe just two spongy sections, or maybe all of it.
install head, holding tank, etc.
refinish exterior teak.
rebed some leaking windows.
patch up some spots on the hull.
i really need to sew some new covers for the interior cushions; sadly I don't know how to sew.
port engine has fuel problems, consensus here is broken pickup - see what can be done about that.
replace exhaust gaskets.
Boat 2.
Snap in carpet has to be replaced.
Vinyl seats need some work.
Boat 1.
Remove window A/C unit, rebuild bulkhead, or maybe put in window in where the unit used to be.
install marine A/C
replace cockpit deck - maybe just two spongy sections, or maybe all of it.
install head, holding tank, etc.
refinish exterior teak.
rebed some leaking windows.
patch up some spots on the hull.
i really need to sew some new covers for the interior cushions; sadly I don't know how to sew.
port engine has fuel problems, consensus here is broken pickup - see what can be done about that.
replace exhaust gaskets.
Boat 2.
Snap in carpet has to be replaced.
Vinyl seats need some work.