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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I’m going to start with the touchscreen and see how it goes!
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 2021
    Got new solar panels up, all black looks great against the blue canvas vs the old ones that were white. 



    I also upgraded the solar controller. 



    Also got struts installed for the storage area in the aft. Upholsterer is working on side panels and covers for the cushions. Coming along nicely!


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    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 2022
    For anyone who is trying to match 13 year old faded 330/350 gel coat using Spectrum Patch Paste, I found that mixing a small amount of Rinker Sand White with the Rinker White White makes for a great match.

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    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    echandler1971echandler1971 Member Posts: 165 ✭✭
    YYZRC said:
    For anyone who is trying to match 13 year old faded 330/350 gel coat using Spectrum Patch Paste, I found the perfect mix is approx 1/2 Rinker Sand White and 1/2 Rinker White White. 



    Additionally, the head/shower stall are Sand White. 
    I have a quarter size gouge in my gelcoat and a yards worth of battle scars behind it. Not sure how much of this combo I would need on my 05 360 FV, which likely is the same colors
    Dan of Steel
    '05 Rinker 360 Fiesta Vee
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Built a collapsing backrest for the bow lounger. I don’t have @larea or @rando3113 skills but I think this will work. Would have preferred regular (not non-skid) starboard for the project but this is what they had in stock. 

    I will reduce the thickness of the foam in the cushion by 1.25” to account for the backrest underneath. 


    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 7,553 mod
    Very nice!  Do you stow the pad, or leave it on the bow?
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I had a cover made so I leave the cushions on the bow. I might add a strap with some domes to hold it down though in the event that the cushions are stowed. 
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 8,810 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great idea @YYZRC !!
    2008 330EC
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 2021
    Turned out perfect!! 



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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I removed my wiper arms today. Gotta say that the boat looks a lot better!

    @LaRea did you remove the motors as well? If not, did you cap the spindles somehow? 
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    TonyG13TonyG13 Member Posts: 1,288 ✭✭✭✭
    YYZRC said:
    I removed my wiper arms today. Gotta say that the boat looks a lot better!

    @LaRea did you remove the motors as well? If not, did you cap the spindles somehow? 
    Did the same thing earlier in the season. Can't believe I waited so long to do it.

    Got a chrome cap from Amazon...

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KSKZLFA
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 2021
    Well those are pretty perfect! Thanks @TonyG13

    Port wiper motor is easy to remove as its above an access panel in the head. I might do it - just wish it wasn’t non-skid there or I could fill the hole perfectly. 
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    TonyG13TonyG13 Member Posts: 1,288 ✭✭✭✭
    They do sit a little high, but I'm probably the only one bothered by it. The Admiral didn't even notice I took off the wiper.  I'll try to get a pic tomorrow so you can see how it fits.
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    LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 7,553 mod
    No, I didn't remove the motor.  Still considering whether I can find a better wiper arm.
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 2021
    I moved the bumper on the walk thru window so that it lands exactly on the wiper nub. Should be perfect. 

    I may try to find or fashion a wiper arm for starboard. To be continued…
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    TonyG13TonyG13 Member Posts: 1,288 ✭✭✭✭
    Here's a pic of the wiper cap. Like I said, wish it would be more flush with the deck, but I think no one else even notices...


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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks! It looks better than a naked spindle for sure. 
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Autopilot is mounted and wired up. 


    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    What’s normal in terms of fuel flow deviation? 


    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 7,553 mod
    Yours is 5% different at WOT ... I'd say that's within normal tolerance.
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    There is about a 5% difference at low speed too.  Will change the plugs this weekend and see where things end up.
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Playing around with LED ambient light strips for cars - I think I will do it!!


    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 2021
    YYZRC said:
    There is about a 5% difference at low speed too.  Will change the plugs this weekend and see where things end up.
    New plugs helped.  Port motor also runs better when getting up on plane.  Good enough!


    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Replaced the porn mirror with a headboard. 


    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    Michael TMichael T Member Posts: 7,227 ✭✭✭✭✭
    ......and you need a headboard there because..... you know what I'm thinking, right? as Ray would say - just sayin'!

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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    …because the white glow of the Rinker logo was not flattering to the Admiral!
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Progress on the anchor wash down


    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    TonyG13TonyG13 Member Posts: 1,288 ✭✭✭✭
    Love SharkBite fittings. Redid my entire plumbing system on our old Maxum with SharkBite - never had a problem.
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Agreed. They are slick. 
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 7,553 mod
    I installed about 80 of them this winter.  Only had two leak -- user error, I didn't push them in far enough.  
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