What did you do to your boat today

YYZRC

Maybe you wanna hit those brass fittings w some Merc black paint? You are slippin’ @aero3113. I expect better from you. 

aero3113

😂
When I installed it I said to myself I should polish it. I convinced myself not to do it! ⚓️

YYZRC

As @mattie says: the way you do one thing is the way you do everything. No way you are gonna get a good sleep tonight after this. 

Ian

One of my start of season tasks it to go over all - over 3 dozen. Each gets 1/4 to half a turn.

Rich_

Been a while since updates. Got one Whaler floating last week, one more to go. 

On to the big boat- got fresh water system unwinterized and 1/2 way through new risers/elbows. Hull is waxed and just did bottom paint today. Getting closer. 

Been busy car shopping for the Mrs (picked up a GLS450) and next week have a festival to get ready for so time is a bit scarce

aero3113

Driving down to the boat today I remembered that there were a couple of clamps I forgot to check. First one kept skipping and wouldn’t tighten, second one the head came off as soon as I tried to tighten it! Glad I remembered these!! Didn’t have spares the size I needed so had to run to the hardware store and pick up a few.

Aqua_Aura

Got the new upholstery in the flybridge. The flooring is supposed to be done in a couple weeks which will tie everything together. 

Also if you notice, the boat is in a boathouse. Our friend sold their boat and I am hoping I can buy this from him but for now we are just using it while he's boat less. 

mattie

@Aqua_Aura
Good job on the upholstery. Modernized the boat. Assume it was all white beforehand??

captkevin

Nice work Aura Aura looking good

aero3113

Looking good @Aqua_Aura !!⚓️👍🏻👍🏻

Aqua_Aura

I guess I didn't delete the photos, this is what it was before. Really worn out foam and discolored white vinyl. New stuff has 3" and 4" foam under the thigh area. 

captkevin

Huge improvement 

aero3113

Agree, huge improvement. Looks great ⚓️

mattie

Holy - huge difference!

aero3113

Was snugging up a clamp and it broke. Crazy how many I’ve had to change this season so far. Check them!⚓️

Aqua_Aura

I rebuilt the shelves on each side of our bed. They were carpet on the shelf and some weird velvet material on the face. This is all done in oak now. 


Before





After

Formulaben

Is that a custom hard shade for the portlight, the white thing?

Aqua_Aura

They came with the boat from what I know. It is just a plastic cover over the port hatch. 

Rich_

Floated today. Still have to wash/wax topside and get the other Whaler in (and then on to the Waverunners)

echandler1971

I added an ugly cat  to my radar dome today. Owls ain’t cutting it anymore. Seagulls are getting smarter around here. I’m tired of daily shitzkriegs on my canvas. 

Aqua_Aura

My windows have really bad hard water spots and I have tried two products that work really well and wanted to share. 

The first one is for mild water spots that aren't etched in. It's a gel you put on and leave for about 15-30 minutes then wash and clean the window. 

https://www.chemicalguys.com/products/heavy-duty-water-spot-remover


This is the second product I used which is a window polish you apply like your buffing a boat. This works really well for etched in water spots which is what I have on my side windows. You use a polishing pad specifically for this process, it looks like white felt. 

https://www.griotsgarage.com/fine-glass-polish-16-ounces/

aero3113

Good to know, thanks @Aqua_Aura !! ⚓️

Rich_

First overnighter of the season. Had to anchor because somehow the mooring ball that was there last week is no longer on the mooring. I did find the chain and the old swivel was gone but last fall I put a new one in parallel with the old that was still there so not sure how the shackle would have come undone. Replaced the upper chain and put a temporary float on it. All went well except for stubbing a toe on the dock. Will have to stay away from the dock longer next time.

YYZRC

Got the Sea Fox fixed up and ready for sale. Took it for a shakedown cruise today and she ran like a champ!

captkevin

Looks good YYZRC

rasbury

Quiet, which means everyone is using their boats! It's been to hot here in fl...

Spyderweb

@Aqua_Aura I have used the griots garage polish on my etched car windows and it works fantastic.

aero3113

Was looking things over after a 5 day trip,saw a lot of water in the mid bilge. Vacuumed out over 5 gallons. I found the fitting for the AC drip pan broken.

aero3113

I was able to use an easy out to get the broken threads out. It originally had a straight fitting that must’ve been resting on the base and caused it to snap. I looked for a 45 but couldn’t find one and used a 90, much better. I used clear vinyl tubing because it was much easier to work with in the tight area!

aero3113

She’s flowing!
It’s crazy how much condensation the ac produces!