Looking at buying a 2004 Fiesta Vee 270 - what to watch out for?

J3ff

They are definitely lighted switches. I thought about ordering two of each so in 5 years or so I'd have another set.. who knows if they'll still be around.. 

diggin2day1

Also try https://www.otrattw.net/ Found them to be about half the price. Can also customize to whatever you want. 

J3ff

very cool

Michael T

Customization just keeps getting better!

Handymans342

Diggin, that web site dont work

J3ff

sure it does... https://www.otrattw.net/

Handymans342

Thanks J

raybo3

I fixed the link........

skennelly

I'm not seeing how you can customize the switches...I see you can change the text on some of them...but not the accessory picture.

randy56

When I purchase mine I could not figure it out either, so I called them they were helpful.

diggin2day1

Basically you choose the style of switch(think I ordered contura V) then the accessory picture, fill in the text you want, then hit the drop down menu where it says "etch style" and pick "indicator bar"(if that's what you want).... And you're done. 

rasbury

was this the whole switch? Someone else has posted replacing the covers of the rockers for like 5 bucks ea that also looked really nice..........great job, sure makes a big difference!

randy56

Here is my invoice ras, newwiremarine.com

J3ff

just an fyi, you dont really need the removal tool.. a flat head screw driver will pop them right off if you put it up into the side and turn lightly  

reneechris14

Why did the motor implode??Diggin2day1 that dash is awwsome love extra add one looks like they where always there.

diggin2day1

Reneechris14- Thank you!

rasbury

So @randy56 they come with some sort of tool to remove the old cover? This is on my list! Thanks for reporting.

randy56

yes but as J3ff says you can use a pocket screw driver, to get them off. 

MDboater

@rasbury The actuator removal tool is $2.99 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Systems-Contura-Actuator/dp/B000K2O0Z4/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473784446&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=rocker+switch+actuator+removal+tool

rasbury

Hmmm., well we will check that out in short order!

J3ff

Well the show isn't over with this one just yet!!

Finally got down to the marina that took apart the old engine. The mechanic said "there is nothing mechanically wrong with this engine" his best guess is that somehow water came up over the riser elbow and got into the exhaust ports and then into the cylinders accidentally. 

I have never heard of that, but he's seen it before and I've got it in writing that my policy would only cover damage that could be determined was an accident.  i guess we'll see what the adjuster thinks, but this is a twist that I didn't see coming. The mechanic went in there with a camera and all, couldn't find anything even close that looks like mechanical failure or wear and tear that would cause this. 

fingers crossed. 

J3ff

Insurance adjuster has me believing they are going to pay for the cost of a 350cu raw water cooled engine, labor to remove and replace and parts! 

Will find out tomorrow or Monday!! 

Dream_Inn

This is like the world series....just keeps going.

bry1429

Dream_Inn said:

This is like the world series....just keeps going.

bry1429

J3ff said:

Insurance adjuster has me believing they are going to pay for the cost of a 350cu raw water cooled engine, labor to remove and replace and parts! 

Will find out tomorrow or Monday!! 

THAT WOULD BE THE ICING ON YOUR CAKE!
KEEPING FINGERS CROSSED FOR YOU!

Michael T

@bry1429 - watched game 7 here in Palm Springs - very exciting!

Dream_Inn

Game 7 had to be the best ballgame I've ever watched.  Yes, I'm an Indians fan, but one heck of a game!  Congrats to the Cubs fans!

raybo3

Unfortunately I did not get to see much of the W/S because of work. I was rooting for the tribe. I really think Francona is a class act and got a raw deal with the Sox. IMO he is the best manager in Baseball. However I wish we still had Epstein running the show here. He is the best GM in the game. Wow we really had it good in Boston a few years back.......LOL

J3ff

Okay so we can close the case on this one.

Insurance is thankfully sending over a check for $7000 after the pages and pages of fees/work/etc... it means I got the boat in it's current state (383/freshwater cooled/brand new engine/brand new transom mount, shift cable, bellows, gimbal bearing, rams, etc..) for an even $35,000 out of my pocket. 

While this isn't the "steal of a deal" I was hoping for.... I've *think* I've ended up with a pretty solid deal.  What do you think? 

rasbury

I think you killed it!