What did you do to your boat today

Lake_Bum

Pat310 said:

Thanks @aero3113. The product @YYZRC shows is the one I used. On sale on amazon 30% off.  Limited-time deal: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax - SiO2 Hybrid Technology in an Easy-to-Use Spray Application That Delivers Long-Lasting Protection - 32 Oz https://a.co/d/hkgTRLs   Some videos in amazon listing about application 

Crap! I clicked on this earlier and it showed the sale price. Now it shows full price, and I didn't order before 😂

aero3113

WoW, I did get the sale price.

Aqua_Aura

It's still only $20 with subscribe and save. Then you just cancel the subscription. 

YYZRC

Added a hydraulic lift for the dinghy. 

rasbury

Start of gauge re do..i like the black..but screwd up and the tach has no hour meter. Can i add vv mobil and use both?

aero3113

@rasbury if you started off with a new hour meter it would start off at 0, the hours don’t transfer over from the computer. 

PickleRick

@rasbury I'd be more worried about them being mounted upside down! 

PickleRick

Washed, waxed. Water tank full.  Engine test ran. New water pump. Half of the trailer bearings serviced, the rest will be done next week.  Now waiting on laundry to finish to put in fresh sheets/lake clothes. 

Ian

Yesterday I finished the buffing at the stern so all done, touched up bottom paint, put lines and fenders on ready for launch with tires up to pressure on the trailer. A few more things to do but she can go in now, later this week I hope. Big challenge is the port rotor change - screws rusted in. Starboard cap and rotor changed, cap off port okay but may have to be creative with the rotor removal.

aero3113

@Ian can you cut a slot on the screws with a Dremel then use a flathead screwdriver?

PickleRick

I've had good luck with finding a proper fitting screw driver and giving it a good couple firm taps on the end before trying to unscrew.  This is after soaking for a few days with your favorite brand rust penetration 

rasbury

aero3113 sasid:

@rasbury if you started off with a new hour meter it would start off at 0, the hours don’t transfer over from the computer. 

So I can I use mobile vessel view along with the gauges, assume it will read ecm engine hours?

Pat310

That’s exactly right @rasbury  VVM will give you engine hours from ECM 

rasbury

Sweet- I like the look of the gauges ...vv I will add mobile. 

SimcoeRinker400

YYZRC said:

When are you going in @SimcoeRinker400 ?

@YYZRC
Went in the next day. Been in a week.

SimcoeRinker400

YYZRC said:

Added a hydraulic lift for the dinghy. 

@yyzrc  Can you send me the link for that I have 2 sparks but like to bring one on trips.          Like to have one that is also a step into the water.

YYZRC

@SimcoeRinker400 here's the link. Great value!

https://www.dinghydavits.com/products/hydrolift-davit

Ian

aero3113 said:

@Ian can you cut a slot on the screws with a Dremel then use a flathead screwdriver?

That’s an option. We have a great mechanic at the club and he said he’ll get it out.

LaRea

@ian you need (and every boat owner needs) a hand impact driver.  That'll pop those screws right out.  

Dream_Inn

LaRea said:

@ian you need (and every boat owner needs) a hand impact driver.  That'll pop those screws right out.  

My absolute favorite tool!  I keep mine in my van, so I have it home and at my boat. & it goes with me on boat trips.  (yes, I should just buy another)

YYZRC

LaRea said:

@ian you need (and every boat owner needs) a Dewalt 20v Atomic impact driver.  That'll pop those screws right out.  

Edited to out the Milwaukee fanboys.

Dream_Inn

YYZRC said:

LaRea said:

@ian you need (and every boat owner needs) a Dewalt 20v Atomic impact driver.  That'll pop those screws right out.  

Edited to out the Milwaukee fanboys.

I like the Bosch.

YYZRC

We aren’t all 1%ers!

Dream_Inn

YYZRC said:

We aren’t all 1%ers!

I got the Bosch impact driver, drill, and two batteries/charger for $99.

LaRea

I was talking about the kind that you hit with a hammer.  The impact cuts a deeper groove in the head of the fastener, and twists it at the same time.  

Aqua_Aura

The hammer type is very useful 

Dream_Inn

LaRea said:

I was talking about the kind that you hit with a hammer.  The impact cuts a deeper groove in the head of the fastener, and twists it at the same time.  

oh ok.  I have two of those!  Very useful indeed!  Just the cheap harbor freight work well.

Ian

LaRea said:

I was talking about the kind that you hit with a hammer.  The impact cuts a deeper groove in the head of the fastener, and twists it at the same time.  

These are star heads and I am not keen pounding down on the distributor…..

TonyG13

In for another season!

aero3113

I changed the impeller and coupler on my 5ECD generator. I highly recommend the tie wrap trick to help install the impeller. In the last pic, you can see the coupler hiding behind the pump if anyone was wondering where it’s located.