Happy Lappy Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 There are so many things I can't wait to do to this cl***ic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lappy Posted April 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 more photos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 Sea Deck makes it look like a completely different boat. What was with the screws in the hatches in your original photos? And do you have to remove the fitting on the bow to take the TM off the boat? I like the starboard accent on the console, too. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lappy Posted April 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 They were for cables that held the lids open. I took them off and replaced them with gas struts. I'll take a picture of the trolling motor bracket for you. Still have a ways to go. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 Not the TM bracket, the through the deck electrical connection. I have the same model motor guide, but my plug is in the anchor locker. Given the size of TM plugs and the small hole, I was wondering if you can unplug it, without taking the fitting appart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lappy Posted April 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 Is this what you're looking for? This was the way it was set up when I got the boat. It takes only a few minutes to connect. As far as the trolling motor goes Motorguide sent me a new one a month ago after I had my old one in the shop three times. Before I could control the TM from a few house down the street now I have to be within 5 feet. I've only used the motor a few times since I got it and I've switched batteries on the remote twice with no luck. The old TM had a small antenna and the new one doesn't. What's the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 Mine has an antenna. I can easily control it from the poling platform. You should try re-mating the remote to the trolling motor. Did you look to see if there is a place to screw the antenna in? Maybe tech took it off and forgot to reinstall. The only problem I have had is with the servo motor in the steering. Motor Guide replaced two at no cost to me. No depreciation or fees, just straight up replaced both. I like that connection. Next time the plug goes, I am going to add that. The plug before the current one developed a short. It got so hot it started smoking. It's a good thing my son saw the smoke and we flipped the breaker. The two halves of the plug ***embly fused together. I have heard of them actually starting the boat on fire. So now I check them periodically when on the water for heat build up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lappy Posted April 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 This TM was sent new from Motorguide in the middle of March. Maybe the new ones don't have an antenna. I'll try to reprogram the remote. I'll let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Maybe the remotes with antenna work too good and people were turning the TMs on by accident and running down there batteries or breaking them off taking on and off? I have heard of the wireless screwing up some Sonar units. You don't think your sonar could screw up your remote? Doesn't seem likely, but I am not an electrical engineer. :confused: Let me know what you find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lappy Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Called MotorGuide. My motor has a version A board and they have a version B board that came out in the beginning of the year that addressed this issue. Dropped it of at TMS this afternoon. We'll see in a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stocksail Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 brougham, do you live in heritage landing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lappy Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Got the TM back. Seems to be working better but there's a catch. If I'm standing somewhere on the boat and the TM is not receiving the signal from the remote all I have to do is place my free hand between the remote and the TM and it works. WTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrclem2 Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Who did your seadek? Looks great, just got some samples in the mail is that cool grey? Nice Ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish all day Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 I'm sorry to say this but with the tm I have heard motor guide is not super reliable and this only helps conclude that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lappy Posted July 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 http://www.castawaycustoms.com/ Give Tyler a call. He'll take care of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lappy Posted July 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Warranty was up in May. Once this finally craps out I'll be trolling with a Minn Kota i-Pilot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish all day Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Minn kota is the way to go motor guide just :susel: You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lappy Posted April 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 [lightbox]http://www.mbcforum.com/fbbuploads/med_1334413471-DSC_0380aa1.jpg[/lightbox] [lightbox]http://www.mbcforum.com/fbbuploads/med_1334413489-DSC_0376aa1.jpg[/lightbox] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer433 Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Were can i get sea deck for my 1992 Mav yours looks great,and is it made custom fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lappy Posted April 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 http://www.castawaycustoms.com/ Give Tyler a call. He's taken care of a lot of boats here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telltail Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Brougham, The Sea-dek looks great. Curious how it's been holding up now that you have had it on for over a year--edges coming up, wearing well, etc.? Thinking about starting a project like this, and thinking long term maintenance/costs. Tight lines... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer433 Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 thanks,looking forward to getting started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lappy Posted April 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 It's held up great. I fish on average once a week with the wife and two young boys. Cleans up great. Tyler from CustomCastaways recommended StarBrite Deck Cleaner with PTEF and that's all I've ever used. While my motor was getting replaced I went to check on the progress and when I saw the the amount of grease and dirt on the Seadek I about Sh$# my pants. Cleaned up just fine. I'll take some pictures for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer433 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 What thickness did you end up using? My buddy told me to get as thick as possible but 15/20 mil seems pretty thick,I was thinking more on 6 mil range! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lappy Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I doubled up. If I remember correctlly 3mm black and 5mm cool gray. It's not meant to be a replacement for your cushions no matter what thickness you go with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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