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Re: Rinker 310 / 320 Random Topics
@Lake_Bum - It's one of those things I wish I had monitored the sound objectively by taking decibel readings before and after. I didn't, so subjectively I feel like it did quiet down the sound at the time, but of course now that I'm used to the new level I feel it could still be even quieter. (Sorry that's not really an answer!)
TonyG13
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Re: Rinker 310 / 320 Random Topics
Another day, another project. Installed a grab bar on my acrylic map tray cover. Lots of time when someone is standing next to me at the helm they're looking for something to hold on to. Had a grab bar laying around so I decided to put it to good use.
Hardest - and most nervous - part was drilling through the acrylic without cracking it. Took about 15 minutes per hole going light pressure and slow speed to work through the 1/2" acrylic. I think it came out pretty well.
Hardest - and most nervous - part was drilling through the acrylic without cracking it. Took about 15 minutes per hole going light pressure and slow speed to work through the 1/2" acrylic. I think it came out pretty well.
TonyG13
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Re: Rinker 310 / 320 Random Topics
@TonyG13 how much would you say the sound deadener quiet your engine noise that you installed a couple years ago? My Jeep that I sold this year, had the ENTIRE interior, from Firewall to tailgate plastered with deadener! It definitely worked quite well. I had a 450hp SRT Hemi in it, and it was pretty dang quiet even under throttle.
Lake_Bum
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Re: Stock Market
Still seems to be a slow, steady decline. Going to wait it out a bit longer, then spend some of Santa's stash before he claims itDream_Inn said:Tough one on the market today. But could be a good time for buying? :-)
Lake_Bum
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Re: What did you do to your boat today
Been mulling over how to get rid of the window drape covering the porthole in the head to give it a more open feeling, and a bit more usable storage area around the sink. I also wanted to still see outside -- so frosted/solid was out -- and let in some light, but not see in (easily).
Did some research and am trying some vinyl wrap used for headlights. Got VViViD Dark Black Headlight Tint Air-Release Vinyl Wrap. It's specifically designed for acrylic (which is what the portholes are made of). If it doesn't work, I can always remove it.
Here are three pics of the progression looking in from the outside. First is original (no tint). Second is tint on inside surface. Third is tint on outside surface. (So a tint "sandwich" - one layer on each side.)
Since we know which ever side has the brighter light, that's the side you'll see in to. My storage is pretty dark - and I turned on the light in the head. It's pretty hard to see inside, even up close. It will be interesting to see how it will look from the inside out once I get the boat outside in the sun, because I don't think anyone will be able to see inside. (Fingers crossed.)
Did some research and am trying some vinyl wrap used for headlights. Got VViViD Dark Black Headlight Tint Air-Release Vinyl Wrap. It's specifically designed for acrylic (which is what the portholes are made of). If it doesn't work, I can always remove it.
Here are three pics of the progression looking in from the outside. First is original (no tint). Second is tint on inside surface. Third is tint on outside surface. (So a tint "sandwich" - one layer on each side.)
Since we know which ever side has the brighter light, that's the side you'll see in to. My storage is pretty dark - and I turned on the light in the head. It's pretty hard to see inside, even up close. It will be interesting to see how it will look from the inside out once I get the boat outside in the sun, because I don't think anyone will be able to see inside. (Fingers crossed.)
TonyG13
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Re: Rinker 310 / 320 Random Topics
Ever since we bought the boat I've wondered why there was an HVAC vent at the helm. There is no way it would ever cool the cockpit area with a camper top, and the heat setting would also be minuscule. You'd get more heat from the engine compartment.
So I decided to relocate the vent/outlet to the head. Reason being, in the summer with the head door closed and no air circulation it would be stifling in there when you'd open the door. And if you left the door open to even out the air, the door would be in the way of the galley area.
So I pulled some panels, looked around and figured out the flexible duct could be detached from the helm outlet and would easily reach the aft head wall without any issues. Got out the hole saw and with a new $10 vent from A-Z, I put the A/C outlet just above the electrical outlet. One of the easiest (and cheapest) mods I've done:
So I decided to relocate the vent/outlet to the head. Reason being, in the summer with the head door closed and no air circulation it would be stifling in there when you'd open the door. And if you left the door open to even out the air, the door would be in the way of the galley area.
So I pulled some panels, looked around and figured out the flexible duct could be detached from the helm outlet and would easily reach the aft head wall without any issues. Got out the hole saw and with a new $10 vent from A-Z, I put the A/C outlet just above the electrical outlet. One of the easiest (and cheapest) mods I've done:
TonyG13
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Re: What did you do to your boat today
Closed up lake house for the year & put everything in the barn until next year
captkevin
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Re: What did you do to your boat today
Last night was perfectly still so did a last minute ride to dinner on the Grady. Gets dark way too early with the time change though. Took one Whaler off the rack and put it on the trailer to cover it up. Put the second Whaler on the rack so it can get washed tomorrow. Still holding on with two boats in the water.
Rich_
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Re: What did you do to your boat today
Diesels like their oil like sailors like their rum
-cap. Ron
-cap. Ron
PickleRick
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