List your completed winter projects!

J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,096 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Rinker 270 FV 2004.

1. Installed paper towel holder
2. New STBD trim tab actuator
3. Installed LED cabin lights up both sides 
4. New Chartplotter and transom mount transducer
5. Fixed connection to all around light (needed to replace the plug next to captains seat)
6. Replaced thermostat in fridge with new, was frozen in 100% on position. 
7. Sanded and painted bottom
8. Replaced 3 step ladder with 4 step ladder. 

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  • skennellyskennelly Member Posts: 2,196 ✭✭✭✭
    edited April 2017
    1.  Fixed cabin headliner
    2.  Resealed thru hulls
    3.  Resealed cabin sink window
    4.  Paint outdrive.
    5.  New eisenglass windshield and side curtains.
    6.  New battery boxes
    2002 - 270FV Mag 350 B3
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  • ChuckvecChuckvec Member Posts: 24 ✭✭
    We have an EC 360 which is new to us last fall.  We did not go crazy but took care of what was needed.  New starboard trim actuator, rebuilt both outdrives, had to put a whole new drive line on the starboard one. The bellows must have leaked the season before we bought it the U-joint had seized. There was some wear to the bushing and bearing, so we replaced it all.  Repaired the chipped skeg on the port outdrive.  Bought a new RIB, Highfield CL-290 with a 6 HP Honda.  Underpowered, I know, but I did not like the idea of horsing the 8.0 or 9.9 around.  We renamed the boat, as we are new owners, so all the old graphics and striping came off, new graphics will go on soon.  I am looking at the Raymarine hybrid touch screen as an upgrade to the multi-display.  I will let you know if I pull the trigger on that.   Cover comes off next week...splash date is May 8th if weather holds out. 
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  • Michael TMichael T Member Posts: 7,227 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @Chuckvec, love the EC 360!
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  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 2017
    New to me in Sept last year 2005 342
    Rebuilt drives
    Welded scags (well fixed chips)
    Trim senders
    Bellows
    Gimbal bearing 
    Both drives
    New oil line for drive
    Resealed swim platform bracket 
    Rebuilt tachs&since gauges 
    Tune up geny
    SS cup holders
    Sand and paint bottom
    Clean,clean,buff,clean so I can be proud to say "this is my boat"
    Not changing the name this year don't want any pressure from the gods.

    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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  • wm61356wm61356 Member Posts: 201 ✭✭✭
    1. Concert arch lights to LEDs
    2. Service drives
    3. Install Big Orange vent filter
    4. Rebuild/ calibrate tachometers
    5. Replace starboard trim tab actuator
    6. Wheel/wax Deck and Hull
    7. Repaired dripping cockpit faucet
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  • ruggeroleruggerole Member Posts: 161 ✭✭

    Not completed but as starting this weekend:

    1. move VHF

    2. Install Lowance HDS7 where VHF was.

    3. Anodes.

    4. Install new speakers. Thanks JoeStang and Aprice.

    5. Install Skegguard. Previous owner must have launched with outdrive down.

    6. Install new vinyl MC (registration) numbers. Thanks High Winds Graphix.

    7. Grease wheel bearings.

    8. Buff/wax.

    9. Ahhhhh, Who doesn't love boating?

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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1. Buffed out blue hull.
    2. Changed out all helm switch covers.
    3. Changed all bulbs to LED except transom.
    4. Serviced both motors.
    5. Installed all new RayMarine electronics and Auto Pilot.
    6. Repaired bottom skeg and tuned up props.
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  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @Handymans342 I really like that gps install,I'm going to install the A98 next year it's almost a perfect first from the c70.
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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  • JonnyMJonnyM Member Posts: 305 ✭✭✭
    edited April 2017

    So far this year:

    1. New wood steps in cabin (yes I know they are reversed)

    2. New 3 color cockpit lights

    3. Changed light fixture in head

    4. New LED Bow and Stern Nav Lights

    5. Installed Vessel View Mobile

    6. New Kenwood Bluetooth head unit

    7. Speaker and amp replacement

    8. Stainless cup holders with LEDs


    Now its time to clean and detail her.


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    "Mosi on Dahn"  2003 Fiesta Vee 270
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    reneechris14 said:
    @Handymans342 I really like that gps install,I'm going to install the A98 next year it's almost a perfect first from the c70.
    What gps? You mean my RayMarine head unit?
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  • bry1429bry1429 Member Posts: 371 ✭✭✭
    edited April 2017
    HIT THE GYM ALL WINTER TO GET MY FAT A$$ IN SHAPE TO FIT INTO MY BLACK-N-WHITE MANKINI (to match the boat) HA !!!!!
    Oh, didn't have to do much to the boat, she's still in excellent condition from mt's prep when delivering her to me  B)
    THANKS MT!!!
    Post some of your Caribbean Beach-n-Diving pics MT !!! 

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  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @Handymans342 yes sir your head unit,it's still a gps.
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    reneechris14 said:
    @Handymans342 yes sir your head unit,it's still a gps.
    How dare you call that a gps. It is a fish finder, plotter, radar, auto pilot, and engine management. It can do anything but produce Jennifer Aniston on the bow cushion. LOL
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  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You just put that the auto pilot in,so you can be the one man water skier,that really scars me.
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's easy. You just can't fall down LOL
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  • SheriSheri Member Posts: 76 ✭✭
    Handymans342 said:
    1. Buffed out blue hull.
    2. Changed out all helm switch covers.
    3. Changed all bulbs to LED except transom.
    4. Serviced both motors.
    5. Installed all new RayMarine electronics and Auto Pilot.
    6. Repaired bottom skeg and tuned up props.

    Do you like the auto pilot? Captains birthday is coming up and I would like to get it for him but I have NO CLUE about them.
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Haven't tried it out yet. Maybe this weekend or next but it will be awesome when we go to the keys Memorial day weekend
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  • SheriSheri Member Posts: 76 ✭✭
    The Ray Marine fizzled out the day before we returned so we may be needing to replace it. I wish we didn't have company coming for Memorial Day or we would jump in your wake and go back. it was truly relaxing. Watch for Crab pots they are all over the place.
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,025 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Handymans342 said:
    Haven't tried it out yet. Maybe this weekend or next but it will be awesome when we go to the keys Memorial day weekend
    He doesn't have time for his boat since it is in his back yard. He used it more when he lived up North and it was slipped at a marina. :D
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes"
    Go Steelers!!!
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  • diggin2day1diggin2day1 Member Posts: 1,328 ✭✭✭✭
    My list of completed winter projects: 
    - Took winter cover off. 
    That is all... ugh. 
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,096 ✭✭✭✭✭
    diggin2day1 said:
    My list of completed winter projects: 
    - Took winter cover off. 
    That is all... ugh. 
    I'm hoping that's mine next year!!
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,096 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @johnnym that sub is one of the next things on my to do list... I bet it sounds fantastic! 
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  • JonnyMJonnyM Member Posts: 305 ✭✭✭
    J3ff said:
    @johnnym that sub is one of the next things on my to do list... I bet it sounds fantastic! 
    It does!  I am impressed with it. 
    "Mosi on Dahn"  2003 Fiesta Vee 270
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,096 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I apologize if I missed it, but how did you drill the hole that size successfully? 
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  • JonnyMJonnyM Member Posts: 305 ✭✭✭
    J3ff said:
    I apologize if I missed it, but how did you drill the hole that size successfully? 

    I had my friend do it (he is a carpenter by trade) but I have done them before too.  We used a roto zip tool to cut the hole.  I put blue masking tape on the fiberglass and we traced the supplied template.  Instead of cutting the whole thing with the roto zip we cut holes around the perimeter with a 2 inch hole saw and connected the dots.  As with any holes you are cutting, check what is behind where you are cutting and if the depth is ok.
    "Mosi on Dahn"  2003 Fiesta Vee 270
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