Wanaflatsfish Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 7 hours ago, BradM said: Got the bottom done and the sides and front glued up for my sub enclosure. Is thisfor a boat? dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Wanaflatsfish said: Is thisfor a boat? dc Yes it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 where and on what ? are you going to glass it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 3 hours ago, RacerxV6 said: where and on what ? are you going to glass it? It will interchange with the cooler seat on my HPS...The inside will be glassed and braced; ran fillets tonight in preparation for glass. The outside is yet to be determined. This is 1” thick Coosa Board, Bluewater 26, it’s ridiculously strong for my application, which is what I wanted. I may simply fare the outside with poly and gel coat it to match or fare with epoxy and hit it with a 2 stage paint. Gel coat will be easier to touch up (for me) should I need to in the future. Yes, I plan to radius all the edges and have a seat cushion made to match the factory one. Rather than non-skid the top, I ordered gray SeaDek, which will be here tomorrow. I leave the cushion at home unless my wife is with me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 33 minutes ago, BradM said: It will interchange with the cooler seat on my HPS...The inside will be glassed and braced; ran fillets tonight in preparation for glass. The outside is yet to be determined. This is 1” thick Coosa Board, Bluewater 26, it’s ridiculously strong for my application, which is what I wanted. I may simply fare the outside with poly and gel coat it to match or fare with epoxy and hit it with a 2 stage paint. Gel coat will be easier to touch up (for me) should I need to in the future. Yes, I plan to radius all the edges and have a seat cushion made to match the factory one. Rather than non-skid the top, I ordered gray SeaDek, which will be here tomorrow. I leave the cushion at home unless my wife is with me. Very cool idea! Sounds like you've been following some DIY boat building threads over on Microskiff dot com ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 7 hours ago, geeviam said: Very cool idea! Sounds like you've been following some DIY boat building threads over on Microskiff dot com ☺️ I wish! I was banned from there years ago. Not sure why, but I do miss that place. I don't think I ever commented there or shared anything, but I must of offended someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 17 minutes ago, BradM said: I wish! I was banned from there years ago. Not sure why, but I do miss that place. I don't think I ever commented there or shared anything, but I must of offended someone. I would contact the forum administrator and ask to be unblocked. That forum is a great resource to keep in your bookmarks. However, it is very unfiltered (R rated language and political B*S* back and forth chatter at times). The Chris Morejohn related skiff build threads are awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 1 hour ago, geeviam said: I, it is very unfiltered (R rated language and political B*S* back and forth chatter at times). And just like that I am looking for said forum 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Well, discovered that my lower unit was leaking fluid and found it full of saltwater. Not good, especially since I have run the boat quite a bit at some higher RPM lately. Took her in to have it resealed, upper and lower seals (both were shot). Have been cringing waiting to hear how hard it was to get apart, and what would be found of the gears. It was apparently a job to get the bearing carrier housing apart, but with some heating and patience it finally separated. Gears are in great shape, no metal fragments, no damage. whew! Should have her back in a week or so, doing some other minor work as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth move Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 put it in the fiberglass shop to have the bottom redone. 18 yrs of reef rash caught up to us, also had the drain plug bushing redone. it came loose when i pulled the plug. in 18 yrs, i've probably only pulled the plug a dozen or so times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 1 hour ago, whichwaysup said: Well, discovered that my lower unit was leaking fluid and found it full of saltwater. Not good, especially since I have run the boat quite a bit at some higher RPM lately. Took her in to have it resealed, upper and lower seals (both were shot). Have been cringing waiting to hear how hard it was to get apart, and what would be found of the gears. It was apparently a job to get the bearing carrier housing apart, but with some heating and patience it finally separated. Gears are in great shape, no metal fragments, no damage. whew! Should have her back in a week or so, doing some other minor work as well. Good news! Glad you found out sooner rather than later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 56 minutes ago, smooth move said: put it in the fiberglass shop to have the bottom redone. 18 yrs of reef rash caught up to us, also had the drain plug bushing redone. it came loose when i pulled the plug. in 18 yrs, i've probably only pulled the plug a dozen or so times. What type hull do you have, where did you redo it at? Wont be long for me to get my bottom done so to speak. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth move Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 44 minutes ago, Shallowminded6 said: What type hull do you have, where did you redo it at? Wont be long for me to get my bottom done so to speak. i have a 02 2200V. the guys doing the work are in Dickinson, Tx. called Matrix Glass. they are a father/son team that worked for another shop that did my front deck. they did a great job on the front deck and i feel sure will do just as good this time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Great setup, Smooth !! Love the boathouse & lift straps. MM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 19 hours ago, whichwaysup said: Gears are in great shape, no metal fragments, no damage. whew! Awesome Gus! You needed some good news in the boat repair department for a change. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Waterman18 Posted April 19, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Used some quarantine time to finish console refurb. Covered switch panel in a carbon fiber vinyl, hoping it lasts a while. Replaced switches and cleaned up wiring inside. Looking good! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintman77 Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 got the non skid finished up on the bow and gunwales. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINNY DIPPIN Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 More projects to my 05 2000V. Decided to change out original bilge and livewell pump that squealed allot last season. Changed the whole configuration for livewell since I couldn't find model number or any identifying numbers on pump cartridge upgraded from 500-800 gph. Rabbit hole got deeper when I decided to raise up gatevalve, pre-filter livewell setup for plumbing ease and access. I did this because too much trouble accessing all hose clamps and pump cleanouts. Required adding another 3/4" threaded nipple with union (brass, then reconnecting. PITA through the 8" access panel, but done with minimal blood loss and lots of cursing! Still waiting fir spring and hopefully marina/ramps resurrecting from Covid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINNY DIPPIN Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 More projects to my 05 2000V. Decided to change out original bilge and livewell pump that squealed allot last season. Changed the whole configuration for livewell since I couldn't find model number or any identifying numbers on pump cartridge upgraded from 500-800 gph. Rabbit hole got deeper when I decided to raise up gatevalve, pre-filter livewell setup for plumbing ease and access. I did this because too much trouble accessing all hose clamps and pump cleanouts. Required adding another 3/4" threaded nipple with union (brass, then reconnecting. PITA through the 8" access panel, but done with minimal blood loss and lots of cursing! Still waiting fir spring and hopefully marina/ramps resurrecting from Covid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINNY DIPPIN Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Why does this server often change order and orientation of images uploaded???🤢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeK Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 I finally dealt with this problem that stayed in my mind every time I went fishing. 2008 Yamaha FTL90. I feel really lucky that I didn't need to pull the motor to get at these but I was prepared to do it if I had to. I kept squirting these in a 50/50 solution of ATF and acetone over the last week and took a quick first shot at hammering on a tight fitting 12 point socket. It just barely worked! I was just about to lose grip on the second one when it dawned on me to put a pipe wrench on the bracket and give it a twist. It finally busted the second one loose. that ATF/acetone mix is good stuff. It got full penetration to the bottom of the threads...and, boy, there wasn't much left of those nuts! I then filed and wire brushed the end of that cast bracket as much as possible and gave it some matching paint. I've got replacement studs but they were a fine pitch 10mm I wasn't expecting. I had to order nuts for them that I'll have later this week to put it all back together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Nothing to boat as I have not made the new purchase yet. however, I am getting boat truck ready. entire new front-end going in: inner/outer wheel bearings, front coil springs, inner/outer tie-rods, pittman arm, stabilizer links and bushings, upper/lower control arm bushing, upper/lower ball joints, swaybar bushings and front and rear shocks. Attached are a mixture of pictures from this weekends work. All new A/C Delco parts plus Gabriel Shocks going back in. Should feel and steer like a new truck. Rear is getting helper springs for the heavier load of a 21'/22' hull. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeK Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Whew..nice job. That's hard hard work. I did the same to my Silverado last year - new rack and pinion (that failed immediately and I had to do it again 😵), new a-arms, struts, ball joints. You'll be happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 yes, been a long time coming....This work is getting harder and harder. Ain't as young as I used to be ....😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeK Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, RacerxV6 said: yes, been a long time coming....This work is getting harder and harder. Ain't as young as I used to be ....😂 I know the feeling. Going into day 2 of that same work on my truck, I was questioning my decision to not just write a check to someone else and pick it up in a week 😉 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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