RacerxV6 Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Mounted my foot pedal to front hatch lid with aluminum rivnuts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted March 30, 2021 Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 Just changed out two stern pop up cleats. Managed to change the port side cleat behind the release well without cutting a hole in the well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted March 30, 2021 Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 How were you able to perform the task without cutting.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted March 30, 2021 Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 It’s a long story but it involves a cheap snake camera, using 4200 to attach the washer to the nut.. and an air ratchet. That was all after taking the seat up on the TRS model to gain access. I even took a video of the work from underneath 😀 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 The other end of the vhf install on the Redfisher. Found a nice little swivel mount on Amazon. I am considering heat shrinking the whip. I wonder if anyone has thoughts on that? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 Heck yeah! why not. I think it would look pretty cool black. just make sure that you get a small enough size so that it gets water tight when it shrinks....😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 got her read for Stiper fishing for tomorrow. Low is set to be around 28-29 so it will be a chilly one....Hopefully I can send some pics of some beasts.... This lake is known for 30 to 40 lbers.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted April 4, 2021 Report Share Posted April 4, 2021 On 4/2/2021 at 6:22 PM, RacerxV6 said: got her read for Stiper fishing for tomorrow. Low is set to be around 28-29 so it will be a chilly one....Hopefully I can send some pics of some beasts.... This lake is known for 30 to 40 lbers.... Well, the bait has not moved up into the river system. No bait, no striper. Only thing I saw was the Osprey chasing my greasy lizard......Tournament next Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim33042 Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 Has anyone replaced the drain on the back main live well (comes out the back) on a 2000 ish redfisher/bayfisher with stainless? I was thinking maybe a Gem-Lux option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 2 hours ago, jim33042 said: Has anyone replaced the drain on the back main live well (comes out the back) on a 2000 ish redfisher/bayfisher with stainless? I was thinking maybe a Gem-Lux option? suggest you post in the Hewes forum or general forum under it's own topic...this thread is more as a "new stuff on the boat" thread of what's been done recently...upgrades, etc. dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted April 8, 2021 Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 paid taxes !!!! hurts to see what the value her at already 1 year later....not even 1 year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted April 11, 2021 Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 In the process of adding a port side Power Pole, which is pretty straight forward and basic. I wish I had noticed or realized Power Pole made a few revisions/updates to the spike and mount. Not a big deal, and mostly unnoticeable, but I was blessed with attention to detail and a mild case of OCD, so it bothers me more than it should. Among other things, I still need to wire up the lights and what not on the t-top we added in a December, and swap out amplifiers so I can power the additional speakers. Not sure what’s next besides lifting HoneyB’s shade kit idea, but I’m looking forward to extended days on the water with my wife and kid! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted April 11, 2021 Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 Brad, put a piece of black heat-shrink on the end of the white pole and you will sleep better at night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted April 11, 2021 Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 2 hours ago, SCFD rtrd. said: Brad, put a piece of black heat-shrink on the end of the white pole and you will sleep better at night. Already ordered a piece! I couldn’t take it...🙃 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 On 4/11/2021 at 7:28 AM, BradM said: In the process of adding a port side Power Pole, which is pretty straight forward and basic. I wish I had noticed or realized Power Pole made a few revisions/updates to the spike and mount. Not a big deal, and mostly unnoticeable, but I was blessed with attention to detail and a mild case of OCD, so it bothers me more than it should. Among other things, I still need to wire up the lights and what not on the t-top we added in a December, and swap out amplifiers so I can power the additional speakers. Not sure what’s next besides lifting HoneyB’s shade kit idea, but I’m looking forward to extended days on the water with my wife and kid! Just wanted to say!!! She sure looks mean from the back. What size Pathy!!!! I also felt like I was looking at one of those puzzles pictures! One of these things look different than the other..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 Fished tournament Saturday on Lake Greenwood, drove 1/2 way "30M" to the lake before I realized I forgot my key! What do you guys do and where do you keep your key for the day you forget? Then Sunday spent 4 hours cleaning her and covering her as she won't hit the water again til the 23rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 21 hours ago, BradM said: Already ordered a piece! I couldn’t take it...🙃 I would have put my money on seeing a power pole pop up for sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 3 hours ago, RacerxV6 said: Just wanted to say!!! She sure looks mean from the back. What size Pathy!!!! I also felt like I was looking at one of those puzzles pictures! One of these things look different than the other..... Thanks Racer, it's a 23 HPS that we bought new in 2018. I tinker with it more than use it, which is sad. HoneyB, you're pretty close to being correct. I loosened up the existing pole to level it up and re-route the hydraulic lines through one these fancy little plates, and thought about selling it since it was all undone, and getting a new pole....That would have sent the Capt. over the edge though, and I know to pick my battles! Check this out from Hydrillagear. It's definitely not required, but it will look a lot better going through the hull than the grommets dabbed up with black RTV. I'll send pics. when I'm done with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 4 hours ago, RacerxV6 said: What do you guys do and where do you keep your key for the day you forget? Spare key in my tool kit. Keys are not always forgotten, some get lost and if you are in the boat, you still need to get home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 On 4/11/2021 at 12:34 PM, BradM said: Already ordered a piece! I couldn’t take it...🙃 If you can get your hands on some cheap... Several coats of black gel coat lasts longer than shrink tubing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 18 minutes ago, Lap it Up said: If you can get your hands on some cheap... Several coats of black gel coat lasts longer than shrink tubing Great idea, and I have a couple quarts of it. I was looking around for another project, and some guys basically dyed pvc pipe prep solvent and used it to dye their pvc board. I wonder if I could get okay results doing the same to the end of the spike. I’d guess it wouldn’t be ideal for longevity...I’ll brush some gelcoat on there for sure! I was thinking it would take long for shrink wrap to look terrible. Thanks for the idea! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 Brad, I'm sending you my boat to tinker with. I was really happy with it before I saw your post, but now I clearly see it needs a lot more attention. Speaking of which, I haven't been out on her in 3 weeks. That never happens. Gotta get this work thing to stop interfering with what's important! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish5 Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 Added a second power pole as well, spikes were different on mine, it bothered me, called power pole and explained that I didn’t like the difference and asked to purchase a new spike. They sent one for free, tried to upload a pic but keeps saying error occurred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 21 minutes ago, Fish5 said: Added a second power pole as well, spikes were different on mine, it bothered me, called power pole and explained that I didn’t like the difference and asked to purchase a new spike. They sent one for free, tried to upload a pic but keeps saying error occurred The pic is there, and looks great! 1 hour ago, whichwaysup said: Brad, I'm sending you my boat to tinker with. I was really happy with it before I saw your post, but now I clearly see it needs a lot more attention. Speaking of which, I haven't been out on her in 3 weeks. That never happens. Gotta get this work thing to stop interfering with what's important! Ha! I am so far behind on boat projects....Performance punishment is real in my house. If the boat gets 2 hours of work, the Capt. gets 10 hours of work from me. I used to slip out after her and my son went to sleep, but the good Dr. said I should spend that time exercising, so I'm in the gym 5 nights a week now. And so it goes! My boat is 3 years old now and has 113 or 115 hours on it. 👎 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish5 Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 Thanks, bought the boat in October, have made a few upgrades, not much fishing time, but that’s coming. Absolutely love the boat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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