Rinker 350/360 2007+ Random Topics

aero3113

Im jealous @YYZRC !

YYZRC

@aero3113 says the guy with the new Jeep! I think you made a better choice. 

aero3113

YYZRC said:

@aero3113 says the guy with the new Jeep! I think you made a better choice. 

LoL! But the Jeep has canvas and plastic windows, it’s like owning another boat! 😂

YYZRC

aero3113 said:

LoL! But the Jeep has canvas and plastic windows, it’s like owning another boat! 😂

Well played!

YYZRC

@LaRea I hope you drained your trim reservoir when you installed your new transom assemblies!

YYZRC

The genuine Merc spray paint coats nice!

LaRea

YYZRC said:

@LaRea I hope you drained your trim reservoir when you installed your new transom assemblies!

I had done them a couple years earlier while trying to sort out a trim issue.  It's good PM for any boat over 10 years old! 

SimcoeRinker400

@YYZRC looks great missed all these posts.  

YYZRC

Back in place. A few connections yet to be made but close. Need to align now. 

aero3113

That was quick!!

oscar1

real quick,  Well done

rasbury

aero3113 said:

Looking good @YYZRC !
Thanks for the vinyl paint tip! My bolster has some mildew stain spots that I can’t get out. I might try straight bleach, if that doesn’t work then I’ll paint it.

I used a similar coating redoing my truck interior. Skip tge Beach and try this first. It's does an amazing durable job I really did not expect!

goalie59

Yyzrc.  Wow that’s a big job. It always surprises me how much us boaters are willing to endure (financially and physically) to enjoy boating. I would just love for one season to be able to pull out my boat and not have a big job/ repair waiting for me.  Good job. 

YYZRC

@goalie59 I had so much fun with it, actually. The admiral was a huge help and we both learned a lot. Next weekend I hope to have the first mate learning how to align the engine/transom assembly and installing the drive. 

It is for sure expensive but for me and my crew, the memories aren’t just the boating itself. 

goalie59

My crew is hard to find when the boat comes out of the water. Ha ha.  

SimcoeRinker400

 @YYZRC Where did you pick up the Merc paint??  

YYZRC

SimcoeRinker400 said:

 @YYZRC Where did you pick up the Merc paint??  

Was in stock at the chandlery at Bay Port.  I think it was $20 for the can.

YYZRC

Bought a tool on eBay to remove the gimbal ring. Turns out it wasn’t strong enough!

LaRea

I have one I hope to never need again.  PM me if I should pop it in the mail for you!

YYZRC

Thanks @LaRea - I actually bought two so I’m good but I, too, hope to never need this tool again. 

YYZRC

One drive aligned and reinstalled. Marina has a slick drive lift that makes it easy to position. 

YYZRC

Snow! 

aero3113

@YYZRC , isn’t it nice to have the camera set up! I have the boat in my backyard now so don’t really need it for security but use it to keep an eye on the trickle charger.

oscar1

how many blower do you have in the boat

SimcoeRinker400

 Have my camera setup to catch anything that tries to come in ... We have had issues with racoons getting into people's boats so I have the camera so put it on the floor just in case.

aero3113

oscar1 said:

how many blower do you have in the boat

 I have 2 blowers.  The two hoses coming down from the top of the hatch are connected to vents and just direct sand/water away from the engines from the transom locker.

kordo

YYZRC, how did you clean your props?  I'm looking for an easy way to do it without too much scrubbing.  Thanks.

YYZRC

Muriatic acid diluted 50/50 with water. Spray on hose off. Nasty stuff. Don’t inhale and wear gloves. 

mattie

YYZRC said:

Muriatic acid diluted 50/50 with water. Spray on hose off. Nasty stuff. Don’t inhale and wear gloves. 

@YYZRC Does the muriatic acid etch the props at all? 

YYZRC

Not in my experience. It does etch concrete!