What did you do to your boat today?

[SamSteele]

I thought this may be a fun thread to kick off and keep going. Folks are getting spring fever and likely starting projects on their boats. Post up what you did on your boat today and feel free to show off your rig!

SS

[Jayhad]

I started school in the fall and had to move the boat project to the other side of the shop. Just finished finals so I hope the boat comes out shortly.

[58thecat]

put in the bird with down imaging and side imaging....I think it is worth more than my entire boat set up....:sHa_sarcasticlol:.....ol'school got caught up with new school:)

my first outing will be me looking for my glasses, cursing the bloody thing but will eventually master it....or not!

[mlee]

I have installed my new electronics and built a carpeted wood casting deck for the bow of my boat (18ft fiberglass fish & ski). Still have to clean and polish the whole boat, change leg oil, and pack bearings on the trailer. That will be next weekends job when it warms up.

[old dog]

Installed mount for the other Lowrance on my dash to operate the active target. Made my own portable active target mount. Lots of videos on this but not so easy to find the exact right size of pvc pipe to build with. Lol.

[thorne]

Too much!! Purchased a full canvas camper enclosure for those "Less the Optimum" days on the water, Blue Tooth Stereo system, 1100w 120v Inverter....not sure why yet...but hey, Why Not! And finally....a new Lowrance Elite FS system. Ya, this time of year always makes me have boat fever and a big dent in the pocket book!

[smith88]

I just bought a 14ft Naden this week. I bought and mounted a Endura Max 55lb trolling motor. Still working on the wife to let me buy a Helix 7 all season. Mounting seats, redoing the anchor line and mounting the gasser on the weekend hopefully.

[Poppa]

Getting her ready to sell. Have had a couple peeks lately and hopefully will be out the door soon. Going to put two new batteries in it, I think. Not sure what exactly to get or where to get them, but once I've replaced the batteries, she'll be almost better than new!

[Freedom55]

Changed the engine oil and the $75 fuel filter on the Mercury. Leg oil is done in every Autumn. Batteries are in and the chargers are installed. May 5th is opening day around here.

Free

[Mayhem]

Good thread n timing. I filled mine full of junk today...Finally gettin round to running electrical and insulating garage so need everything out of the way.

[YeeHaw]

I been a busy lately on my boats. I purchased a new to me 40hp outboard to upgrade from my current 25hp. Upon mounting it I realized my transom had a bit of a bow in it, so I rebuilt the transom and painted it a nice metallic . Yesterday I threw a wrench into the mix and purchased a "project boat" with a blown 40hp. With the help of lady luck and Pilsner beer I was able to get that motor running. I'm not sure what I'm going to do now, I'm debating on keeping the original 40hp I purchased as a spare, for this new boat and possibly put my original boat, motor and trailer on the market to hopefully cash in on these ridiculous covid prices people are paying. Then again I would feel guilty parting with that boat.

[huntsfurfish]

Stared at it!

[SamSteele]

Awesome stuff all! Keep it going...

I brought my new rig home and started mounting my Helix 8 MSI+ and my Mega 360. I’m still waiting on my Helix 9 and 10. Hopefully they arrive soon.

Here’s a pic of my placement. I have them rail mounted so they are easy for me to remove and use on another boat or the ice. Wiring it up clean is my job for today.

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[dodger]

15 year old 25/HP off and a brand spanking new 40/HP with RPM control on. Broke the motor in a week ago on a lake of glass :sHa_shakeshout:

Dodger.

[jegermiester]

I just purchased this girl late last month!

She's still sitting at the previous owners acreage East of Innisfail, but I already have a wish list of replacement parts and maintenance items that I have ordered or are already on hand :)

[pdog15]

Got a good deal on a new 3 gal gas tank with a hose and what I thought was a new type of bulb. Turns out this is $65 demand valve and not a bulb so have been getting an education about what this all about. It only allows fuel to leave the tank when needed by the motor and is supposed to prevent gas from leaking into the water. Thanks to the environment/climate change movement - more cost to boat owners. Apparently it is mandated in the USA for all new outboard tanks.

[AK47]

Just cleaned snow off it :argue2:. Can't wait for normal temperatures.

[HuyFishin]

I don't have a boat but I did something on The Adam Gamble Outdoors boat. Currently uploading it and you guys can feast your eyes soon! LOL

[Dean2]

Getting her ready to sell. Have had a couple peeks lately and hopefully will be out the door soon. Going to put two new batteries in it, I think. Not sure what exactly to get or where to get them, but once I've replaced the batteries, she'll be almost better than new!


If you are selling, one battery or two will make no difference in the selling price or how fast it moves, nor will having a 3 year old battery in it. Right now people are nuts to buy. The only thing they seem to care about is hull condition and motor. Sold mine last spring, think I should of held out till this spring, would have picked up some extra dollars but even last year I got really good bucks for it and it was gone in 3 days. Paid $28,000 for it 27 years ago, sold it for $22K. Best of luck.

[stein]

Awesome stuff all! Keep it going...

I brought my new rig home and started mounting my Helix 8 MSI+ and my Mega 360. I’m still waiting on my Helix 9 and 10. Hopefully they arrive soon.

Here’s a pic of my placement. I have them rail mounted so they are easy for me to remove and use on another boat or the ice. Wiring it up clean is my job for today.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210424/12fc33766c28953f0740bf267f4da668.jpg

Where'd ya get that pole mount? looks sweet

[SamSteele]

Where'd ya get that pole mount? looks sweet


The aluminum portion is a GeigerTech mount that comes with the Universal Mega 360. The base and track mount it is attached to is from Railblaza.

Here’s the finished product.

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Deployed.
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Stowed for moving spots at speed.
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Stowed securely below the gunnel.

SS

[AlbertanGP]

I sponge-bathed the big girl before heading back to town today since she had a light patina of dust sitting with the cover off all winter. After 13 years of ownership and ***completely*** rewiring the boat two winters ago, it's finally "done". She probably won't hit the water until June, since I have a lot of shallow water mapping to do in the new Lund tinny before the weeds come up.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Boats/n-bbrg7X/2008-Warrior-2021/i-ZR5Z5cH/0/b2ba0844/X3/IMG_0202-X3.jpg

[AlbertanGP]

Most of my time has been spent working on the tinny to be ready for open water. The list is too long, so I'll just post pictures when it's done. Just need to mount the 36v battery bank for the Terrova and Vantage under the front seat and strap down the 12 gallon tank up front and I think it's done...for now.

P.S. I'll have a nicely broken in 2020 30HP Mercury for sale later in the summer when my 40HP Suze shows up. ;)

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[Dean2]

I sponge-bathed the big girl before heading back to town today since she had a light patina of dust sitting with the cover off all winter. After 13 years of ownership and ***completely*** rewiring the boat two winters ago, it's finally "done". She probably won't hit the water until June, since I have a lot of shallow water mapping to do in the new Lund tinny before the weeds come up.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Boats/n-bbrg7X/2008-Warrior-2021/i-ZR5Z5cH/0/b2ba0844/X3/IMG_0202-X3.jpg

Nice rig. Have always loved Warrior boats, nothing else runs big rough water like a Warrior.

[roper1]

Stared at it!

x2.......with big sad eyes waiting.

[hunterbob]

Just installed 2 trolling motor batteries to feed the Terrova up front. I went with group 31 AGM’s from Costco online. They were here within a week. Mounted 2 new rod holders to free up the hands for drinking coffee. Rebuilt the lower unit on an Evinrude 9.9 for a kicker. Hopefully be better trolling on the days it’s too windy for the electric to handle. I’m sure an 80 lb thrust electric would be nice but probably not gonna happen for awhile. Got a new seat pedestal on order that should be here in the next couple of days. Can’t wait to hit the water.

[Frank_NK28]

Dropped it off at the local dealer on consignment.

[Ken07AOVette]

https://i.postimg.cc/htyg4cGT/striper_3.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Finished a couple things after the engine swap in the fall
https://i.postimg.cc/wTK72Vrs/mpi20.jpg (https://postimg.cc/yWP1YFsV)

Wish it wasn't such a rush, would have liked to have taken a day to go through all the wiring
https://i.postimg.cc/GmKtc1mk/mpi23.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PCLT49Zx)

Yet to do- install 2 new AGM batteries, make cannon/scotty conversion plate for line puller, trailer suspension needs some work, have to install new tilt/trim senders, 7 new tires, fix shore power wiring issue to hose battery, rebuild electric steering system for kicker, install Shockwave S5 seat base, top up oils and check pumps. I would love to find someone that can cut polish the boat too.

[HuyFishin]

Most of my time has been spent working on the tinny to be ready for open water. The list is too long, so I'll just post pictures when it's done. Just need to mount the 36v battery bank for the Terrova and Vantage under the front seat and strap down the 12 gallon tank up front and I think it's done...for now.

P.S. I'll have a nicely broken in 2020 30HP Mercury for sale later in the summer when my 40HP Suze shows up. ;)

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-D9STdMC/0/200d7753/X2/i-D9STdMC-X2.jpg

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This is a really nice little vessel!

[AlbertanGP]

I would love to find someone that can cut polish the boat too.

If you're around Edmonton, I can put you in touch with the guy that does all Martin Motorsports wake boats. He does my Warrior.

[Ken07AOVette]

If you're around Edmonton, I can put you in touch with the guy that does all Martin Motorsports wake boats. He does my Warrior.

Yes please, I appreciate that

[CptnBlues63]

Changed the engine oil and the $75 fuel filter on the Mercury. Leg oil is done in every Autumn. Batteries are in and the chargers are installed. May 5th is opening day around here.

Free

I was going to say, must be in SK when I saw Perdue. I was living on a acreage not far from there before moving here in 2005. My son went to school in Perdue.

The shell station on the highway with the restaurant in it had the best Chow Mien.........I still miss it!

My bro in Saskatoon got his boat out last weekend and got it prep'd. I think he's planning on heading out to Dief. Where do you like to go?

Oh, uh, I got my batteries in and I'm ready to go. All I need to do now is plug in the depth finder and edit some waypoints and kill some tracks!

[MaxxiD]

Replaced the water pump today! This is my first boat, so I am pretty pumped that I got her running. Just need to tackle the trailer lights now :sign0176:

[dodger]

Replaced the water pump today! This is my first boat, so I am pretty pumped that I got her running. Just need to tackle the trailer lights now :sign0176:

Almost always the ground is the problem.

Dodger.

[Freedom55]

Captain Blue, when you live around here every lake is a short hop away and as much as I like the trout in Diefenbaker- and I will troll again- I'm headed for the area north of The Battlefords, specifically Turtle Lake to locate the post spawn feeding grounds. I've met a few locals who love to share with my tournament partner so I have a rough idea and we plan to win the big prize this year. This is an annual event for me but it is usually mid August so after June 12, Dief. is a lot closer.

Free

[CptnBlues63]

Captain Blue, when you live around here every lake is a short hop away and as much as I like the trout in Diefenbaker- and I will troll again- I'm headed for the area north of The Battlefords, specifically Turtle Lake to locate the post spawn feeding grounds. I've met a few locals who love to share with my tournament partner so I have a rough idea and we plan to win the big prize this year. This is an annual event for me but it is usually mid August so after June 12, Dief. is a lot closer.

Free

Good country and good lakes north of the Battlefords.

I hope you have good luck!

[MaxxiD]

Almost always the ground is the problem.

Dodger.

Yup,, got it sorted thanks. First day on the water coming up on Sunday. Gotta get my backing up game on point

[TBark]

WC 14, Got her on the trailer,
Pressure washed the old girl,
Floor boards in,
New 20 HP Honda, (listing my old 20 HP soon)
Swivel bases mounted, & seat are on.
Hunningbird transducer suction cup put together.
Battery charged and on board, with solar panel,
Lights checked, added red and green LED running light strips.
Rods checked, line, slip bobbers rigged.

Been away in Aus for 3 years, it’s good to be home.

TBark

[SamSteele]

Broke the new motor in today. Felt good to be on the water again!

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[TBark]

On the water in April, cool.

TBark

[SamSteele]

On the water in April, cool.

TBark


We were on in December too!

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[Willowtrail]

We were on in December too!

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That was a fun 2 days to say the least

[fish99]

the crest liner is home now, wheel bearings repacked, batteries installed,new bimini top installed , ultera checked out ,new batteries in remote .4 batteries installed and charged, fish finders installed . just need to load fishing gear . cheers , see you on the water.

[WinFwt]

Been working on bringing a 14' tinner back to life that my Dad gave me many years ago and that I used very little.

Over the last couple of weeks I've cleaned out the boat, gave it a good scrubbing, checked and tightened the transom bolts for the plywood, replaced the anchor rope, filed all the little aluminum burrs along the gunwales that develop over time, and replaced the trailer tires. Also, stripped and refinished the oars.

Today was spent removing the old trailer lights and wiring harness and installing a new system. Tomorrow just have to complete the connections at the lights, then hook it up to the truck to see if I screwed it up. :thinking-006: Spare fuse on hand, just in case...! If there's time I will repack the wheel bearings, if not, that's Mondays project.

Oh, took the old Johnson 9.9 I had on it in for service, but in the meantime I bought a new Tohatsu 9.8 4-stroke. Picking both up next week and likely putting the Johnson up for sale shortly.

Have plans to install 2 swivel seats and a couple of rod holders. Tossing around the idea of putting a floor in it.

Been a while since I've done any lake fishing, so looking forward to the change.:sHa_shakeshout:

[Ken07AOVette]

I started the day with the intention of doing about 20 things.

When I turned on the batteries to lift the leg, I got the little stutter like an old truck solenoid that had failed. Great

Long story short- I found out that the trim pump breaker had failed. I would assume it was because the one battery was quite low. I jumped the breaker and up it went. I then fought with other things related, had my wife run the tilt switch while I did a resistance test on the wiring from it, all good.

Then I pulled the batteries, which is an ordeal in itself. Replaced with AGM cranking and deep cycle, tried the tilt and jumped past the breaker, nothing. Then I tested resistance from the pump to the block, a known good ground, and nothing. Easy fix, I missed a ground. Found it, tilt trim working fine.

Tomorrow I will tackle bearings and get it ready to take to Lloydminster monday morning, back to the trailer shop for some updates.

And then a laundry list big enough to choke a lion before we leave on the 23rd to Rupert, if we are allowed to travel.

Not a productive day but knocked battery change off the list anyway. 271 to go.

[dutchman]

Took the boat out of storage, gave the interior a nice wipe down. Installed battery. First time with a 4 stroke outboard, so started up and run up to temp. (The last 15 years have been sterndrive).Pretty much done except still need to buy a battery for the Minn Kota. And load up all the gear.

[Justfishin73]

Put new windshield on, that hurt. Anyone ever 3M their boat windshield? Be nice to have a little added strength.

[Freedom55]

Serviced the trailer; surprised at the number of loose bolts and screws including a missing nut on a step-tread on the cross member. Looks like I'm going to be in the market for tires soon. And an upholsterer to shorten the winch strap to rid it of the sun damaged section.

Free

[Ken07AOVette]

Lifted the boat and was ecstatic that I do not have to change any of the 12 bearings. What a load off.
Fixed up a couple missing fender bolts, still going to brace the triple fenders.
Will order the 110a fuse tomorrow and be right back on my schedule I hope.

[Buckhead]

Put the battery in and washed the dust and grime off the boat and trailer.
Right signal not working so had to fix that.
Right mount was broken on the rock guard so changed that out.
I put new bearings in the trailer last fall and changed the leg oils in main and kicker so I am good there.
Might run the main and kicker later this evening and give them the once over.
I don't expect any issues. All checked and maintained before I put them to bed last fall.

[Mayhem]

Put new windshield on, that hurt. Anyone ever 3M their boat windshield? Be nice to have a little added strength.

I would be more inclined to install tint on the inside instead, like HuyFishin did in post #18 and get a travel cover.

[Coiloil37]

Put new windshield on, that hurt. Anyone ever 3M their boat windshield? Be nice to have a little added strength.


I’ve been there myself.

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Mine got damaged on the road. Best suggestion would be to build a cover for the windshield like Ken07AOVette did for his striper. You can see it in post 28 and he posted about it when he built it a couple years ago.

If you need the protection on the water I’m not sure what your doing but 3M won’t solve your problem.

[Cg84]

Put it in the water finally at Wabumun and put 'er through its paces. Worked great overall. Putting it back on the trailer was certainly rusty considering it has been 12 years (and even then that was a 14 foot alum that I could basically lift onto the trailer).

Wife was happy and did awesome for the first time helping to launch and recover.

[AlbertanGP]

Took the new mapping machine out to break it in on Saturday. It worked like a charm, and I managed to map 340 acres this weekend according to C-Map Genesis. It was nice to putter around in 1.5 fow where I can't go with the Warrior. I found some interesting new structure, and the walleye were right where I thought they'd be on side scan when I get the itch to actually fish. ;)

[AlbertanGP]

Put new windshield on, that hurt. Anyone ever 3M their boat windshield? Be nice to have a little added strength.

The windshield on my Warrior broke on a rare trip to Edmonton a few years ago. I think the new windshield with freight from Minnesota was $3,500-$4,000, so I can definitely feel your pain. 3M won't do anything but hold the pieces together (I probably spent an hour vacuuming after mine broke...it was everywhere). Nothing short of plywood will guarantee it doesn't happen again, but I run a Flack Jaket (https://www.flackjaket.com/fiberglass-walleye-boat-flack-jakets.html#/) on mine now under the cover.

[Poppa]

installed my two new batteries from Costco (thanks very much to the poster who recommended that!) and they're working fabulously. Bought one of those NOCO charger/maintainer things which will help keep the batteries in great shape as well. Excited to sell our boat and upgrade, but until then, she's gonna be running like a dream and I couldn't be more excited to hopefully get her in the water May Long!

[WinFwt]

Update: finished wiring the trailer lights, hooked them up to the truck and they worked...:sHa_shakeshout:. Gotta love it when the fuse doesn't blow.

Packed the wheel bearings and replaced the bolts to one of the fenders.
She is ready to roll.

Now I'm thinking I might freshen up the paint on the boat.

[JeanCretien]

Hey. Abandoned Bayliner white and blue. Morinville RCMP are going to check it out. No numbers on trailer or the boat.


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[OL_JR]

Spent the last couple days working on the old Crestliner. Monday ripped out basically all the interior to get at the decking and strip the carpet off.
Amazing how much sand was still in the carpet as my wife vacuums the snot out of it fairly regularly. Today spent a bit more time stripping and picked up some vinyl flooring and adhesive (adhesive cost was surprising wow). Finding it a bit hard to find the right stainless fasteners as I'd like to replace the old ones as many are stripped or close to.

Going to change a few things along the way like reinforcing the area around the live well, adding a seat, and getting rid of the rear hatch that hides the gas tank and starter battery. Tank and battery will be exposed now but will be able to mount my seat a little farther back for a more comfortable reach to the tiller handle and will also have easier access/visibility to the bilge pump area. Will also add a bit of foot room for fighting fish at the rear and getting to the motor.

Inspected all the welds for the hull/floor supports that were visible and everything is looking good, no cracks or even the hint of one. Plywood is still in good shape as well so going to reuse pretty much everything except the piece around the livewell that has been stressed due to lack of support. Foam was all bone dry so don't have to do anything with that. All in all shouldn't be to bad a project. Was tossing around the idea of replacing the side compartment carpet but the wife doesn't mind the old green they used to use so it's gonna stay as it's in good shape.

Not doing any more work on that project until Friday so replaced the damaged anchor pulley on the 14' tinner and swapped a damaged seat out in preparation to chase some trout tomorrow. To heck with all this work nonsense :).

[AlbertanGP]

Finding it a bit hard to find the right stainless fasteners as I'd like to replace the old ones as many are stripped or close to.

These (https://www.fastenal.ca/home) guys can take care of you no problem.

[OL_JR]

These (https://www.fastenal.ca/home) guys can take care of you no problem.

Thanks will give them a try. It seems like the fastener type isn't such an issue but finding it in stainless is proving to be a little tougher.

[Ken07AOVette]

:budo:I think I had to buy mine on Amazon. The bolt stores sell them but they are not Phillips

Try westmarine

[TheBigShooter]

Picked up a Helix 5 Chirp + GPS from Cabelas. Big upgrade for me.

https://youtu.be/kOMvDqw3i0A

[wildalberta]

I’ve been there myself.

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Mine got damaged on the road. Best suggestion would be to build a cover for the windshield like Ken07AOVette did for his striper. You can see it in post 28 and he posted about it when he built it a couple years ago.

If you need the protection on the water I’m not sure what your doing but 3M won’t solve your problem.

I went through this as well. I ended up trying 3mm and then 5mm lexan. The 5mm is much more ridgid and fits the frame well. I then 3m'd the front side as my first try with the 3mm got scratched up badly rather quick. Hope it works long term as a factory replacement was very expencive for my boat. I also invested in a pre-made truxedo window cover.

[Coiloil37]

I went through this as well. I ended up trying 3mm and then 5mm lexan. The 5mm is much more ridgid and fits the frame well. I then 3m'd the front side as my first try with the 3mm got scratched up badly rather quick. Hope it works long term as a factory replacement was very expencive for my boat. I also invested in a pre-made truxedo window cover.


I did lexan as well. Never scratched for the rest of the time I owned the boat. It probably took two hours to build the first one but could build a second one and have it installed in under an hour easily. It would also cost very little to replace even if you had to do it once a year. Better then the $3k for a factory windshield.

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[403jeepin]

Got the 1981 Glastron SSV-151 Wet this afternoon. Kids had some fun crusing tje lake and casting some lures.. now it looks like it's time to batten down the hatch while this storm blows through.

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Now she's sitting in the shop, give her a goos through cleaning and detail and cross my fingers for some better weather in the forecast.
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[Ken07AOVette]

I had my boat at a trailer shop today, checked axle alignment.
When I got it home I spent a few hours with a power polisher and some compound. I think I can have it looking new again in under 10 hours total. I nearly paid $1000 to have a guy do it for me, and I would have had to haul it a long ways.
Its sure nice to do these things myself.

[dutchman]

Couple days ago had the boat out for our maiden voyage. Make sure it floats, get used to the controls, handling, etc. Water was a little crispy on the toes at 47. Nice to get out and burn a couple gallons of gas. :sHa_shakeshout:

[Frank_NK28]

We decided not to sell our boat after all so went and picked it up from the dealer where it was consigned. The fish gods were calling!! :snapoutofit:

[Ken07AOVette]

Done. I can't lift my arms above my head. Power polished and hand waxed.
At some point I have to get onto the deck and polish some more, waiting on weather now.
The keel will be done at some point too.

https://i.postimg.cc/0jwJC057/waxed.jpg (https://postimg.cc/m1TDLMHr)

[mooseknuckle]

Done. I can't lift my arms above my head. Power polished and hand waxed.
At some point I have to get onto the deck and polish some more, waiting on weather now.
The keel will be done at some point too.

https://i.postimg.cc/0jwJC057/waxed.jpg (https://postimg.cc/m1TDLMHr)

Looking great Ken!! Nice work.

[OL_JR]

Agree looks great, and nothing like saving some big coin with a little grunt work.

[Ken07AOVette]

Thanks guys.

I agree, saving money and learning another thing myself is kind of rewarding.

Hoping a good hot pressure wash will clean the rims, then I have to weld some supports on the feenders.

[stubblejumper01]

Thanks guys.

I agree, saving money and learning another thing myself is kind of rewarding.

Hoping a good hot pressure wash will clean the rims, then I have to weld some supports on the feenders.

I’ve found that the spray on Dawn dish soap works well on rims

[Ken07AOVette]

I’ve found that the spray on Dawn dish soap works well on rims

I bought some wd40 degreaser I am going to give it a try with hot water pressure wash.

[AlbertanGP]

I bought some wd40 degreaser I am going to give it a try with hot water pressure wash.

If all else fails try this. (https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/sonax-wheel-cleaner-500-ml-0390749p.html) The boat looks good. :happy0180:

[trophyhunter]

If all else fails try this. (https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/sonax-wheel-cleaner-500-ml-0390749p.html) The boat looks good. :happy0180:


x2 I’ve had good luck with a couple of dedicated wheel cleaners!


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[Mayhem]

I bought some wd40 degreaser I am going to give it a try with hot water pressure wash.

Meguiar's Hot Rims for those, cleans the tire as well. Just don't use it on galvanized rims, ask me how I know :thinking-006:

[SamSteele]

Got it fishy today.

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[58thecat]

Got it fishy today.

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that's the best thing you can do to a boat!!! stop showing of eh!:sHa_sarcasticlol:

[litwin]

The boat license number was wrong but has now been fixed. Still waiting on my Garmin Force to get installed. Been on back order for 3 months :(

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[Ken07AOVette]

Welded braces on my homemade fenders, made supports from the frame, then cleaning and painting them.

[trophyhunter]

Got it fishy today.

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Awesome pike! I need all the details (length, weight, lure, coordinates) lol. Heading out in a couple weeks and what like to know what patterns are working for you so far. Pm if you want, don’t want to derail.


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[SamSteele]

Awesome pike! I need all the details (length, weight, lure, coordinates) lol. Heading out in a couple weeks and what like to know what patterns are working for you so far. Pm if you want, don’t want to derail.


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May as well share for all. 44”. No weight collected. Caught on a Rapala Peto in Burbot color. Water temp was 52F.

I always find the boot tail/paddle tail is a solid performer for early pike. Storm Wildeye work well too, but they don’t last very long.

[AlbertanGP]

May as well share for all. 44”. No weight collected. Caught on a Rapala Peto in Burbot color. Water temp was 52F.

Figured that was either a 40"+ pike or you had realllly long arms to hold it way out in front of you. Awesome fish and a great way to christen the new boat. Heck, I might even let a pike that big in my boat. Probably not...but maybe. ;)

[403jeepin]

Wondering of anyone might know where I can track down some parts for my trailer... ths Y bow hold downs on my early 80s Calkins trailer are in need of replacing. They measure 1 1/4 inches. I'm only able to find 3 inch sizes.. anyone know where I'd be able to pick up the proper size in and around the Calgary area?

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[Dean2]

Wondering of anyone might know where I can track down some parts for my trailer... ths Y bow hold downs on my early 80s Calkins trailer are in need of replacing. They measure 1 1/4 inches. I'm only able to find 3 inch sizes.. anyone know where I'd be able to pick up the proper size in and around the Calgary area?

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Check Basspro, they have a huge selection of rollers, etc for boat trailers. They well may have your size. If you don't get lucky, you can also call Calkins, I would bet they have parts.

[Frank_NK28]

Pulled the boat home this week and spent a couple days going through everything and getting it ready to go. First thing was check the trailer over good, tire pressures & wear, greased the trailer brake activation slide in the tongue. checked all the lights and wires, pulled the caps and checked the bearing buddies and wheel nuts. Next I installed and made sure the batteries were charged and NOCO was functioning properly, removed the rear sport deck, bow cushions and tow pylon and tucked them away. Cleaned out the livewells and flushed the plumbers anti-freeze from the system. Hooked the motors up to water muffs and started and ran them for about 5 mins each. Updated the mapping cards in the Elite 7 & 9 units. Checked the Hook 5 unit at the stern we run while downrigging. Gave the boat a thorough cleaning and vacuuming, cleaned the windows. Power washed the hull, trailer and towing cover then after drying the cover sprayed it and the rockgard with a good covering of silicone waterproofing. I updated the software in the Xi5 and made sure all was working with it then it was time to load the essentials for the upcoming season, inflatable pfd's, spare life jackets, anchor, anchor rope, spare remote fuel tank for the kicker, downrigger balls and releases, safety kit, tackle. trolling and fly rods, rod holders. Cleaned the bimini/half enclosure then sprayed it with silicone. Put the phone charger on board, towels and rags, fish measuring board and landing net. These boats sure have a pile of storage space and good thing with all the gear we carry then lastly put all the manuals for various gear along with insurance slips, spare keys etc in a zipper closed bag and tucked it away in the glove box. I think we are READY TO GO?!

[SNAPFisher]

Done. I can't lift my arms above my head. Power polished and hand waxed.
At some point I have to get onto the deck and polish some more, waiting on weather now.
The keel will be done at some point too.

https://i.postimg.cc/0jwJC057/waxed.jpg (https://postimg.cc/m1TDLMHr)

I got a chuckle on your previous post about polishing your boat. Then I saw the pic....I would probably be doing the same. You lucky SOB :)

[SNAPFisher]

After 13 years of use, the trailer got a new axle, new winch and strap and new oil hubs. This was all last year. Also, ordered a new style cover but just put it on this year. Took some additional customizing to make it fit like a glove. On all the pressure points we sewed in some additional material to protect those "wear spots". She is good to go!!

[403jeepin]

Check Basspro, they have a huge selection of rollers, etc for boat trailers. They well may have your size. If you don't get lucky, you can also call Calkins, I would bet they have parts.Thanks. Found a size close enough atr basspro and modified it to fit my setup.

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[Coiloil37]

Put on a new clip to hold the hand piece on one of the radios

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Threaded the stainless bimini tube work and put a M6 bolt in to hold a pair of road holders from rotating. I was using M4 bolts and on every strike they would get sheared off so I’m hoping the M6 bolt will hold them against 16-18lbs of drag. If these won’t hold it I’ll have to drill right through and go double shear.

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Rigged a new lure with the standard 300lb leader, 250lb cable and 25mm pakula hook.

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And then repacked the four wheel bearings on the trailer with grease.

[Ken07AOVette]

Mounted a shockwave s5 suspension seat
Mounted the new antenna and uhf radio with ais
Checked the generator
Ran new nmea0182 wiring for the ais
Ran up the engines
Fixed the macerator pump
Built a mount for the trap puller
Wired in the puller and downriggers
Replaced the tilt trim pump 100a fuse

Tore out the atf soaked monkey fur in the under seat compartment, you wouldn't believe how much that stinks

[Salmo]

Yesterday i went fishing, but..................last few weeks i was working on a few rivet/seam leaks i had.

9 year old Princecraft 174 that I use a lot had developed a few loose rivets, i took the bow deck off in the hope that i could get to the backside of the rivets to re-peen them, but the structure below the deck didn't allow for that. I bought the G-Flex product and watched some videos to see how I could use it on a boat that can't be flipped (as opposed to the 12' tinners they use in the videos).

Long story short, the product is amazing. I cleaned the area to be treated with a wire wheel, heated with a torch to remove any moisture an then applied to the leaks with a syringe (in the kit). Then heated the epoxy with a torch and it wicks into the gaps. After pulling the drain plug today not a drop of water came out.

Long term results will be interesting to monitor, but even if the epoxy does breakdown with time re-applying will be a snap.

If you have some leaks give it a shot.

[AlbertanGP]

I mounted an extra N.I.B. Vantage I've had lying around since 2011 on the tinner to map & fish small electric only lakes. I used it to map Dollar Lakes on Friday, then took it to Snipe Saturday to troll down below the 1.9mph limit of the 30HP Merc. :)

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[EZM]

Got it fishy today.

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That's a great pike Sam ............ reminds me of the good old days at Wabamun before the swarm of walleye were introduced.

[SamSteele]

That's a great pike Sam ............ reminds me of the good old days at Wabamun before the swarm of walleye were introduced.


I was dethroned a couple of days later by my wife. Mine was 44 inches. Hers was 45.5 inches...

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[AlbertanGP]

Both outstanding fish. Congrats. :happy0180:

[Ken07AOVette]

flushed out the fresh holding tank, livewells, filled the bilge to test the auto bilge pump.
Got 4 of 5 downriggers working, and wired in the trap puller.
Replaced two downrigger power supply harnesses, and 1 unit harness.
Found a better place to stow the toolbox, generator and backup downrigger in the very front of the cuddy, freed up a lot of space.
Organized the main hold, all the stuff is in rubbermaid containers.
Nearly ready to start loading gear. :angry3:

[58thecat]

another 1hr session with the hummingbird helix 7....starting to understand it a bit more....it sure looks fancy in the little tinner:)

[Cg84]

another 1hr session with the hummingbird helix 7....starting to understand it a bit more....it sure looks fancy in the little tinner:)

It made my head spin how much I could see. Knowing there are better ones out there too is driving an itch :)

[Coiloil37]

It started this morning with the need to clean the rest of the fish stink out and get all the salt off from yesterday. Things spiralled out from there and I removed everything from the boat, pressure washed everything including inside the cabin. I used hull cleaner in a few areas, vinyl cleaner in others, took some smudges off other spots with a magic eraser, polished then waxed all the stainless, did the bimini and chairs with 303 protectant, tightened up a few loose bolts and screws, repacked all the gear and culled some junk I’m not using. I also noticed my flares go out of date this month so I’ll have to go get another set. Luckily I don’t need to cut or polish any of the glass again or I would still be at it. That’s a job best broken into a few days though, no way I would hit the whole boat in one shot.

[smith88]

another 1hr session with the hummingbird helix 7....starting to understand it a bit more....it sure looks fancy in the little tinner:)

Haha, i know the feeling! I did the same in my 70's sears boat with an early 80s 9.8hp Merc. But being on the water is better than being at work! And it still beats shore fishing!

[58thecat]

Ok stupid question and yes according to my wife I ask them all the time so here goes....on this hummingbird helix 7 it has a option to select your transducer type....what the heck do I have? It has down and side imaging capability but where would I find the actual type of transducer that came with the unit?

[AlbertanGP]

On the box?

[English Setter]

Should have a label on the plug end of the transducer cable.


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[Dean2]

Should have a label on the plug end of the transducer cable.


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That and if you switch from one to the other, only one should work, which tells you which one you have hooked up. At least on my Lowrance it works that way.

[Cg84]

Ok stupid question and yes according to my wife I ask them all the time so here goes....on this hummingbird helix 7 it has a option to select your transducer type....what the heck do I have? It has down and side imaging capability but where would I find the actual type of transducer that came with the unit?

I had the same issue, Helix 7 comes with the compact side imaging transducer XNT 9 SI 180 T.

https://www.humminbird.com/support/faqs/HDSIvsCompactSI

[58thecat]

I had the same issue, Helix 7 comes with the compact side imaging transducer XNT 9 SI 180 T.

https://www.humminbird.com/support/faqs/HDSIvsCompactSI

thx folks just got it figured out to correct seting...in between rain down pours.

now let the clouds open up to blue skies and calm weather:sHa_shakeshout:

[Ken07AOVette]

Put on a new clip to hold the hand piece on one of the radios

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Why 2 identical radio's, if I may ask?

[Coiloil37]

Why 2 identical radio's, if I may ask?

Truthful answer, that’s what was in there when I bought it. They’re not the same though, ones 27 MHz and one is VHF. The 27 MHz is pretty useless for me though with a 10-15 mile range and the vhf is my go to. If and when the 27 dies I would replace it with a second VHF because I had a day out fishing my vhf hand piece didn’t work and a second identical radio for redundancy would of been good. Being 70km offshore in a 21’ boat with a 27 MHz radio that probably wouldn’t reach anyone only leaves an EPIRB and flares for options and the EPIRB is going to bring the coastguard but I can’t tell them anything through it.

[Ken07AOVette]

When you want to swap out for another UHF let me know, I have a spare that is only a couple years old. Nice ICOM unit

[Coiloil37]

When you want to swap out for another UHF let me know, I have a spare that is only a couple years old. Nice ICOM unit

Thanks for the offer but unless your going to come down here for a visit the shipping on the radio wouldn’t be worth it. Good news is, if wanna hook up some billfish I’ve always got a spot on the boat for you. Bad news is you both need to be able to travel then suffer through a 15 hour flight.
My guess is the two radios I’ve got will last longer then I have the boat. In a couple years when the boys are a little bigger I want to move up to a 7.5-8m boat.

[Ken07AOVette]

Thanks for the offer but unless your going to come down here for a visit the shipping on the radio wouldn’t be worth it. Good news is, if wanna hook up some billfish I’ve always got a spot on the boat for you. Bad news is you both need to be able to travel then suffer through a 15 hour flight.
My guess is the two radios I’ve got will last longer then I have the boat. In a couple years when the boys are a little bigger I want to move up to a 7.5-8m boat.

Well ok you can have it for free when I get there lol!

I forgot you are on the other side of the planet.

[topgear]

I spent a couple of mind numbing hours tightening every deck screw, bunk bolt and other fastener I could find on the boat. But you know what? Almost all were a little loose, so the satisfaction was real once I was done.

[Lambo]

Just rigged up my new Kingfisher 1875 jet boat with a 24V Terrova iPilot, Mercury 3.5 HP kicker motor, 2 sonars Lowrance and Hummingbird, 2 Scotty 1116 electric downriggers, Noco Genius GenPro 40 amp 4 bank charger, rod holders, cleats, etc...
Gonna need another job to support this addiction!

[AlbertanGP]

Just rigged up my new Kingfisher 1875 jet boat with a 24V Terrova iPilot, Mercury 3.5 HP kicker motor, 2 sonars Lowrance and Hummingbird, 2 Scotty 1116 electric downriggers, Noco Genius GenPro 40 amp 4 bank charger, rod holders, cleats, etc...
Gonna need another job to support this addiction!

Sounds like a nice boat. Pictures?

[Lambo]

Just figured out how to load pictures so here it is...

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[AlbertanGP]

Nice. I see lots of those up here. Congrats.

I just mounted the rod holders on the outside of my little 16' Lund yesterday and thought I was really on to something. Looks like someone beat me to it.:happy0180:

[Jayhad]

Limbo, what's under the dog house and what squirter?

Sick boat,
Jay

[Lambo]

Nice. I see lots of those up here. Congrats.

I just mounted the rod holders on the outside of my little 16' Lund yesterday and thought I was really on to something. Looks like someone beat me to it.:happy0180:

I install rodholders on outside of every boat I own. Gets rods and net out of way for fighting fish. I saw it on lots of boats on west coast if they don’t have the hardtop. I have rod holders mounted on doghouse too but they hold tools

[Lambo]

Limbo, what's under the dog house and what squirter?

Sick boat,
Jay

Jay, motor is a 200 HP mercury optimax with a sportjet.

[OL_JR]

Have been picking away at the boat a bit here and there. All the plywood has new vinyl on it. Livewell is re installed much better and stronger than factory. New rear seat installed in a better spot and used the old rear seat to add another spot mid boat. Once again though trying to get the right screws for the deck has still been troublesome and holding up the show so to speak. I tried a bunch of fastener places locally including fastenal which was recommended (still appreciate the suggestion just didn't work out this time) and no one really seemed to want to make any effort in trying to find the right screws (stainless Ive learned is a real p.i.t.a).

Shortly after I decided to try to go right through Crestliner via Martin Motorsports and all looked really good. Fellow that I talked with sourced the screws within an hour and they were supposed to be here by the 14th or late last week. Long story short I started really hounding them this week and today I find out the order hadn't even been processed yet. Fairly ****ed to say the least.

So back to phoning around and ended up finding something I'm happy with out of K2 fasteners in Edmonton and since they are mainly a wholesaler I had to coordinate with a more local retailer to get them without paying the $100 minimum for cash sales. Funny thing is a lot of the stores I had called previously deal with K2 I guess and no one lifted a finger to actually try and get what I needed.

Anyways as most projects go it's the seeminly little things that bite you in the end. Boat is nothing special at all but I still want to try and do things as proper as possible so it doesn't give any long term issues for me or to whoever I eventually sell it to down the road.

[58thecat]

Got the new motor installed....heading out today....wind calmed down:sHa_shakeshout:

[Ken07AOVette]

I was nearly 30 miles from Rupert coming in when huge waves kicked up and smoked a deadhead. 0 warning, crested a wave and crash bang there we sat. After a few seconds we realized it had not ripped the leg off, and tried to regain forward motion. Any attempt for speed and there was a huge rumble, very bad vibration. Not knowing if we were going to sink or not, I called in a Pan Pan, informed the coast guard of our situation and just tried to keep the boat off the rocks. They sent out a high speed vessel to assist, and dispatched the crew ship to tow. It was early an hour before they arrived. I kept in contact with CG updating our status and location.
It was so rough they were unable to attach a tow line so we had to get back to the lee side of the rocks, where they attached and towed us back.
It was a 2 hour tow, we stayed in my boat in emergency suits, nothing fun about the experience to be sure.
When I trailered I couldn't see any damage, so I dropped the leg oil. No chunks or shavings. I pulled the leg, ujoints were good. I pulled and replaced the gimbal bearing and reinstalled the leg, had it at the local dealer who also inspected but saw no damage.
AO's resident guide told me that it was likely a piece of log stuck to the blade, every rotation would cause vibration and capitation. Of course we could not inspect in such rough water.
We fished all day yesterday and it was perfect. We got lucky in many ways that day.
Today- fishing. Wish us luck.

[Dean2]

I was nearly 30 miles from Rupert coming in when huge waves kicked up and smoked a deadhead. 0 warning, created a wave and crash bang there we sat. After a few seconds we realized it had not ripped the leg off, and tried to regain forward motion. Any attempt for speed and there was a huge rumble, very bad vibration. Not knowing if we were going to sink or not, I called in a Pan Pan, informed the coast guard of our situation and just tried to keep the boat off the rocks. They sent out a high speed vessel to assist, and dispatched the crew ship to tow. It was early an hour before they arrived. I kept in contact with CG updating our status and location.
It was so rough they were unable to attach a tow line so we had to get back to the lee side of the rocks, where they attached and towed us back.
It was a 2 hour tow, we stayed in my boat in emergency suits, nothing fun about the experience to be sure.
When I trailered I couldn't see any damage, so I dropped the leg oil. No chunks or shavings. I pulled the leg, ujoints were good. I pulled and replaced the gimbal bearing and reinstalled the leg, had it at the local dealer who also inspected but saw no damage.
AO's resident guide told me that it was likely a piece of log stuck to the blade, every rotation would cause vibration and capitation. Of course we could not inspect in such rough water.
We fished all day yesterday and it was perfect. We got lucky in many ways that day.
Today- fishing. Wish us luck.


Great story, fun to tell the ones that turned out so good. A lot of people wonder what the Coast Guard does and why we spend so much money on it. If they had experienced what you have they wouldn't wonder any more. Great to have such a professional and competent group for these kinds of rescues. Best of luck with the fishing!

[Ken07AOVette]

Thanks Dean.
I was trying to make up my mind about filing an insurance claim or self repair as we were being towed, thought for sure it would be a new Bravo 3 lower end and likely drivetrain, set of props. I definitely got lucky.
Out there that day the kicker would not have touched the water. Just the way the channel is when wind waves and tide hit perfect conditions very quickly.
The CG guys were just fantastic. One guy stood on the back deck the entire 2 hours with headphone radio gear, never took his eyes off us for a moment. They towed at 14 kts any faster and we fell out of their wake, which was a rodeo.
I had the leg trimmed up all the way back, and could see the spray off the props. That's likely where they dislodged the piece of log.

[mooseknuckle]

Finally cleaned all the winter crap piled up on boat. Motor quit end of last summer, got it all clean and tools out, battery charged, and fresh gas. Friend coming over to help me diagnose. Fingers crossed....

[Frank_NK28]

Updated the software on the Xi5 and got it ready to fish tomorrow.

[AlbertanGP]

Updated the software on the Xi5 and got it ready to fish tomorrow.

It's still going to constantly "hunt" for a heading in Heading Lock and randomly ramp to full speed. lol. Mine is going to eventually send whoever is casting on the bow for a swim. Good thing I always fish in the back, ;)

[fisher69]

https://i.imgur.com/ug2UNmi.jpeg

I got a used trolling motor for a good deal but it came with an older boat. I'm trying to get it to fit onto our good boat, but unfortunately it was not designed with motor mounts so I've just got it tied onto the handle. It actually worked ok for a bit but then the outer chamber of the boat was losing air and the mount was about to slip off, but good thing i tied those knots pretty good. Now I gotta find out where it was losing air from, it was fine last year and I stored it pretty good over the winter. Probably going to order an actual motor mounting kit for this boat soon though.

[Poppa]

I meant to add to this thread last week.....what did I do to my boat today? Sold it! To a fantastic new owner. Wife and I are stoked to officially be shopping for an 18' with a 90 tiller. Can't wait to get into something with a proper dance floor on 'er.....

[Howard Hutchinson]

I was nearly 30 miles from Rupert coming in when huge waves kicked up and smoked a deadhead. 0 warning, crested a wave and crash bang there we sat. After a few seconds we realized it had not ripped the leg off, and tried to regain forward motion. Any attempt for speed and there was a huge rumble, very bad vibration. Not knowing if we were going to sink or not, I called in a Pan Pan, informed the coast guard of our situation and just tried to keep the boat off the rocks. They sent out a high speed vessel to assist, and dispatched the crew ship to tow. It was early an hour before they arrived. I kept in contact with CG updating our status and location.
It was so rough they were unable to attach a tow line so we had to get back to the lee side of the rocks, where they attached and towed us back.
It was a 2 hour tow, we stayed in my boat in emergency suits, nothing fun about the experience to be sure.
When I trailered I couldn't see any damage, so I dropped the leg oil. No chunks or shavings. I pulled the leg, ujoints were good. I pulled and replaced the gimbal bearing and reinstalled the leg, had it at the local dealer who also inspected but saw no damage.
AO's resident guide told me that it was likely a piece of log stuck to the blade, every rotation would cause vibration and capitation. Of course we could not inspect in such rough water.
We fished all day yesterday and it was perfect. We got lucky in many ways that day.
Today- fishing. Wish us luck.
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Son of a gun? Unnerving at best, I'm sure. Glad to know there wasn't any damage to the rig, Ken.
Indeed, the Coast Guard don't get too much appreciation until they are needed. Even though most do as much as they can to ensure a safe and sound journey, things happen.

Still looking forward to some pics!

[stein]

Added in some ABS rod storage and re did the casting decks with eva foam backed by 3M, fun fact, if you clean aluminum with a 50/50 isopropyl water solution, 3M basically will not come off lol


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[WinFwt]

Finally took the tinner I'd resurrected out for its shake down cruise. Been 25 years since I launched a boat and it wasn't pretty. Forgot to put the plug in...:sign0176:.
Yep, and the wife was there to see it happen and so were 3 other people. Oh well, bailed it out and off we went.

Anyway, the new motor started first pull and ran great for the 2 hours we were on the water.

The boat however, not so much, I really don't remember it having a leak near the bow that visibly gurgled up at the center seam under the front bench. :thinking-006:. Frequent bailing was again required. I'm getting good at it. Will be investigating and repairing / caulking whatever I find.

Oh, almost forgot, the new wiring harness I so carefully installed has a new 10" splice in it...the plug didn't reach the receptacle on the bumper. A true "WT#" moment, then I remembered I didn't use the hitch when I tested the lights. :sign0161:.

I am really looking forward to a much better next outing. Maybe I will even get to try fishing.

[Jayhad]

Since Monday, I have completed the following on my jet boat.

Monday: Completed UHMW install, removed UHMW, cleaned swarf and reinstalled UHMW.

Tuesday: flipped the boat solo using a jack and ratchet straps.

Wednesday: removed dash, reinstalled dash 10" forward and 7" up, this provided for far more leg room in the cabin.

Today, I hope to build the windshield and side window frames
and get them installed. As well as getting fore and aft bulk heads boxed in.

Measure, Measure, cut, grind, weld, and grind that's all.

[Jayhad]

Going to finish up the windshield, I hit it a little hot and it twisted so I need to fix it.
Then I hope to drop the pump intake in today.

[Mr Flyguy]

Scuttled it, like the Graf Spee.

[KegRiver]

I haven't taken either of my boats out of the shed in thee years.

My brothers and I had planned on a trip to the NWT last spring but covid put an end to those plans.

Then my health took a turn for the worse, so I haven't had either out in the past three years and don't expect to have either out this year.

It's hardly worth it. We don't have any lakes close to us and driving three hours one way for three small fish just doesn't make sense to me.

Besides, I doubt I could wrestle a 1500 pound boat off and back onto the trailer all by myself. Damn heart issues sure handicap a guy.

These days just walking from the house to the truck wears me out.

[Jayhad]

I got the handles and rails completed and windshield completed. Today I hope get the intake in and the pump box built.

[58thecat]

Got the hours put on the new yammy F25 now to change the oil/filter and enjoy more days on the water.

[smith88]

Got the new to me 20hp Merc on and running. Relocated the trolling motor battery to the bow. Then took my son and his friend (6 and 7) out fishing to Rattlesnake. Trying to hook into some walleyes, which didn't go very well. Got one pike to the boat for the friend but the last thrash cut the line (pike on a walleye set up...)

Might have to find a more productive lake than Rattlesnake but being as we live about 10 min from it makes it so convenient.

[Frank_NK28]

It's still going to constantly "hunt" for a heading in Heading Lock and randomly ramp to full speed. lol. Mine is going to eventually send whoever is casting on the bow for a swim. Good thing I always fish in the back, ;)

Worked as it should. Trolled 6 hours and not once searched for a heading or ramped up to full throttle but then it never ramped up prior to the updates though it did search for a heading often originally. All the features worked as they should. Sure made for a nice frustration free day of fishing!

[AlbertanGP]

Worked as it should. Trolled 6 hours and not once searched for a heading or ramped up to full throttle but then it never ramped up prior to the updates though it did search for a heading often originally. All the features worked as they should. Sure made for a nice frustration free day of fishing!

Glad to hear yours is working good. It's a great system in principle/when it works properly. But it is known to have several issues. Even Lowrance has acknowledged that the gateway hasn't worked as well as they had hoped.

I like mine too other than the occasional full throttle burst (which is dangerous IMO) and the fact that I can set "cruise" by throttle setting but not by speed as I should be able to. I may pick up a Ghost in the near future and move the Xi5 to the mapping boat now that Lowrance has released a 60" shaft.

[58thecat]

Well just installed the new seats and that about sums it up for this year...maybe...:sHa_sarcasticlol:

Helix 7 fish thingy...

F25 outboard "yammy"

Rod holders

New seats.....hmmmm....even got the fish stink on too....:sHa_sarcasticlol:

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[Brodhead]

De-winterized and cleaned the ol girl and put on a skeg guard to fix/hide last year's whoops. Ready for our first outing of the seasonhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210612/e5967e78b9bc4d31b53ba54a0e1ee4d4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210612/381101d39e9faa456b283f913435e388.jpg

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[Dean2]

De-winterized and cleaned the ol girl and put on a skeg guard to fix/hide last year's whoops. Ready for our first outing of the seasonhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210612/e5967e78b9bc4d31b53ba54a0e1ee4d4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210612/381101d39e9faa456b283f913435e388.jpg

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Looks like an old Glascon Tri Hull that is still in great shape. Nice to see.

[Brodhead]

Looks like an old Glascon Tri Hull that is still in great shape. Nice to see.It's a Canaventure but yeah it's in good shape considering it has seen 7 decades and multiple owners.

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[fish99]

this same boat design was sold under a lot of different brand names ,.
the one we had was a fiber tech but the same boat hull.