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.........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!

[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.

[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

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.

[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

[AK47]

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

[stein]

Originally Posted by 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.

Where'd ya get that pole mount? looks sweet

[SamSteele]

Originally Posted by stein

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.


Deployed.

Stowed for moving spots at speed.

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.

[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.

[Dean2]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

[Frank_NK28]

Dropped it off at the local dealer on consignment.

[Ken07AOVette]

Finished a couple things after the engine swap in the fall


Wish it wasn't such a rush, would have liked to have taken a day to go through all the wiring


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.

[AlbertanGP]

Originally Posted by Ken07AOVette

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]

Originally Posted by AlbertanGP

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

[SamSteele]

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

[TBark]

On the water in April, cool.

TBark

[SamSteele]

Originally Posted by TBark

On the water in April, cool.

TBark

We were on in December too!

[Willowtrail]

Originally Posted by SamSteele

We were on in December too!

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.

[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]

Originally Posted by OL_JR

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 guys can take care of you no problem.

[OL_JR]

Originally Posted by AlbertanGP

These 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.