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Post Icon Posted: Feb. 03 2006,11:31 am Post # 1 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
I think I saw this thread on Drama-Boat...   But its comming time to get ready for the boating season once again.  I am doing a bunch of maintenance, repairs and upgrades...

So Im curious what everyone else is doing to their boats to get ready for the season...

For Me:

1. Complete rebuild of Jet Pump
2. Clean Impeller of Dings
3. New Loader
4. New Droop
5. Take off Half ass ride plate
6. New Spark plug wires
7. Consolidate wiring
8. New Alternator
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10. Fix Loose screws in swim step
11. REPLACE ALL OF THE MISSING SCREWS THAT I ALWAYS SAY I WILL TAKE CARE OF LATER  :beat
12. Mount a Bimini Top (If I can figure out how to get wood in there to back the screws)
13. Change Oil


I cant wait for the season, and working ont he boat makes me more excited! (But I am having alot of it done for me so I dont screw it up) :banghead

SO WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO TO YOUR BOAT???  Hope everyone has a trouble free season!!!!!  

Edited by MrCord on Feb. 03 2006,12:41 pm

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New mechanical fuel pump and change of oil probably.

Need to redo the brakes on the trailer also.

Maybe... and I mean maybe... have something done with the interior, but that probably won't happen till next year.

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Did you get all of your plumbing fixed for your fuel tanks???



Ohh and let cross out fingers that the BLUE CANOE's motor makes it this season! :drink   I would like to see it out and about!

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Post Icon Posted: Feb. 03 2006,1:33 pm Post # 4 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
Quote (MrCord @ Feb. 03 2006,12:50 pm)
Did you get all of your plumbing fixed for your fuel tanks???



Ohh and let cross out fingers that the BLUE CANOE's motor makes it this season! :drink   I would like to see it out and about!

The plumbing is fine... it's the fuel pump that's acting goofy right now.  Pulling the electric pump off and going to put a mech. on.   :good

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Pulling her home next weekend to get started, it makes me all tingly inside to see her behind the truck, then on the water almost makes me a bit dewy down yonder... :D

1) Oil & Filter change
2) Fuel Filter change
3) New Plugs and Wires
4) Install new Automatic Bilge Pump
5) Clean Impeller edges
6) Install new CF #'s
7) Full Exterior detail
8) Full Interior detal
9) Getting a new Storage cover made

It's gonna be a great weekend... :good  :D

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Ck the air in the tires on the trailer.
Charge the battery.

:stupid


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Quote (AZKC @ Feb. 03 2006,4:40 pm)
Ck the air in the tires on the trailer.
Charge the battery.

:stupid


I've done enough work over the last 3 Winters. It is what it is this year :beer

How true.... :rotflmao
Can't wait to see it on the water... :good  :beer
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Post Icon Posted: Feb. 03 2006,7:11 pm Post # 8 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
I have a few things that need to be done, but so far I have started to color sand and buff it. I will try to get the bunks on the trailer change next. I still have to replace the cover and get some uhpolstery work done.....

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Hmmm let's see, what do I need to do :stupid Guess just bolt the motor in and go, be ready in an hour and a half!.. :good  :jumpie
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Quote (GoFastRacer @ Feb. 04 2006,6:01 am)
Hmmm let's see, what do I need to do :stupid Guess just bolt the motor in and go, be ready in an hour and a half!.. :good  :jumpie

So what's the hold up??  :stupid

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Quote (GoFastRacer @ Feb. 04 2006,6:01 am)
Hmmm let's see, what do I need to do :stupid Guess just bolt the motor in and go, be ready in an hour and a half!.. :good  :jumpie

So what's the hold up??  :stupid

Too much shit to do!.. :banghead  :laugh
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Post Icon Posted: Feb. 04 2006,8:36 am Post # 13 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
If you spent less time posting.......  :laugh

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Post Icon Posted: Feb. 04 2006,10:11 am Post # 15 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
A couple of  :beer , then change the oil, plugs, filters, and wires. New Optima's last season, and maybe find somewhere to have my trailer fixed. Had a blow out in October on Rice Road and smashed my rear step/fender. Oh ya, a few more   :beer
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Did it all about 5 months ago, drop it in the water and haul ass. Oh yeah :beer  :beer  :beer  :rotflmao

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Post Icon Posted: Feb. 06 2006,3:44 pm Post # 17 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply
:bebe  I still cant beliver you just went to the river  :D   I wana go now!  But my pump is getting rebuilt :(

I just got a new High Torque starter, to get rid of that cast one, but I will keep it on the boat as a spare!  

And I am bidding on a pair of lightning headers...  Maybe they will make my engine happier than the stock aluminum risers...


Man if I add up what I have put into this boat, since I bought it.  I could have bought a new/used eliminator and spend too much money on it too  :banghead

Edited by MrCord on Feb. 06 2006,3:45 pm

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I did the math, and bought a new boat last year. what I was spending on crap I'm money ahead on the new one,

BTW; trailers in my park are selling from 50k to 235k, the last one has a three car 30' deep garage, but you rent in a park. launch ramp, beach trailer less than 100 yds. from the water, but I think you were looking north of parker?


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I just spent $400 to do an annual service to my boat.  
Its ready for this year.
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Quote (MrCord @ Feb. 06 2006,4:44 pm)
Man if I add up what I have put into this boat, since I bought it.  I could have bought a new/used eliminator and spend too much money on it too  :banghead

And then you could have bought a real boat and saved a bunch huh!.. :good  Sorry couldn't resist!.. :D  :laugh
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I'm going to replace the points ignition with a HEI, new wires and plugs, oil and filter change for the engine, oil change in the drive to check for water(again) and remove the focking electric choke. Need to get a new bimini but don't think I will get to it before summer. :D Can't wait for the first trip :beer

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Quote (MrCord @ Feb. 06 2006,4:44 pm)
Man if I add up what I have put into this boat, since I bought it.  I could have bought a new/used eliminator and spend too much money on it too  :banghead

And then you could have bought a real boat and saved a bunch huh!.. :good  Sorry couldn't resist!.. :D  :laugh

What doya mean "real Boat"  :bebe

Then I wouldnt have learned so much about fixing them myself :D   The total is still well shy of a 21' New Advantage or Elim. And if I bought a used one I would be in the same boat (pun intended)

Plus look at all of the cool people I met one here and in general learning how to fix it! :beer

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Quote (MrCord @ Feb. 06 2006,4:44 pm)
Man if I add up what I have put into this boat, since I bought it.  I could have bought a new/used eliminator and spend too much money on it too  :banghead

And then you could have bought a real boat and saved a bunch huh!.. :good  Sorry couldn't resist!.. :D  :laugh

What doya mean "real Boat"  :bebe

Then I wouldnt have learned so much about fixing them myself :D   The total is still well shy of a 21' New Advantage or Elim. And if I bought a used one I would be in the same boat (pun intended)

Plus look at all of the cool people I met one here and in general learning how to fix it! :beer

:D  :good  :beer
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Quote (MrCord @ Feb. 06 2006,4:44 pm)
Man if I add up what I have put into this boat, since I bought it.  I could have bought a new/used eliminator and spend too much money on it too  :banghead

And then you could have bought a real boat and saved a bunch huh!.. :good  Sorry couldn't resist!.. :D  :laugh

What doya mean "real Boat"  :bebe

Then I wouldnt have learned so much about fixing them myself :D   The total is still well shy of a 21' New Advantage or Elim. And if I bought a used one I would be in the same boat (pun intended)

Plus look at all of the cool people I met one here and in general learning how to fix it! :beer

Yep....best place to get good info.... :good  :beer   Even if it's from that guy with "ditch pump envy".... :laugh

Edited by shueman on April 19 2006,8:14 pm
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  Even if it's from that guy with "ditch pump envy".... :laugh

I think that was a shot. :alien  :alien

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