What did you do to your boat today

Aqua_Aura

I just wrap a plastics bag under my filter as I remove it and I have nothing spill. Although I now see yours are mounted 180 degrees different than mine so nevermind. 

aero3113

@TonyG13 , mine are mounted the same as yours.

Pat310

I punch a hole. Stuffed oil diaper under and around filter and using an electric pump, emptied the filter pretty well. Couple ounces at most got past ziplock bag. Lousy design the remote filters facing down IMHO

reneechris14

I use aluminum foil wrap tight as I can around the lines below. Doesn't get all but helps. I also have did the hole but there's still oil. The warmer the oil the better the flow, but to hot not good.

TonyG13

aero3113 said:

Just familiarize yourself with everything and it won’t intimidate you as much.

My problem is just trying to fit in the spaces and have a good footing without stepping on cables or tubes -- and just trying to get decent access to things.  

I really wanted to do the starboard impeller myself when the engine overheated earlier this year, but it was just way too many contortions to try and get to it - so I forked over the money to the mechanic to do it.

I do think I may give it another try with the port impeller over the winter - and I do plan to do the fuel filters after spring launch.

aero3113

Yea, doesn’t looks like you don’t have much room in front of the engines to work comfortably.

Liberty44140

Nice job Tony. Yes I always had success using a screwdriver to punch a hole. Still had mess but a lot less, considerably less. 4-5 paper towels under the filter was all I needed. Nice pump! That’s what I used on my 350s and it worked awesome. Glad you got er done!

04FV270riverrat

I added the led strip lights last weekend, needed to upgrade to power supply for the length of lights. finished that up tonight and scheduled my shrink wrap for Nov 10th...

boatman37

Put it away for the winter today.

mattie

Boatman that is so cool. Assume it’s dry down there? 

It was suggested to me by dealer to try their indoor heated storage this year. Cause everything drys out compared to my normal indoor cold storage (winterized engines).

Bugs me thinking about this stuff.

McGarnicle

MarkB said:

McGarnicle said:

@Spyderweb Unfortunately, the whole situation around my wrap is pretty frustrating. The initial install was horrible, so been trying to deal with that guy to get it resolved and he’s been MIA. Now the wrap gets ruined from a wash and these guys are MIA. Fortunately, I found a pretty reputable shop that charged less to take off the existing and re wrap that first guy did to just wrap it. Sucks, I had to pay twice now but trying to stay positive and chalk it up as a lesson learned. 

All I can say is that someone would be paying if this was me ... one way or another, they'd be paying.

Trust me I’d love for that to be the case but not sure what I can really do. Would cost me more in legal fees to go after them than it did to pay twice. I did leave a bad review on their FB page though so got that going for me lol 

Aqua_Aura

I permanently mounted my bilge heater today. Put it at the back of the engine bay in a vertical piece of wood that was there. 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MEMRGZE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xEIIFbF9BNQH1

Cleaned all the spider 💩 hopefully last time this year. 

Still waiting for my snap install tool so I can put on the new front canvas. Sailrite messed up and never sent it so I ordered another one, same style different company. 

Also replaced the sink faucet aerator in the "kitchen" so  now I have smooth flow 😎

TonyG13

@Aqua_Aura - Have you checked the labeling on the heater to see if it's "UL Listed" and not just "fully safety compliant to UL and CSA standards" as they say on the sales page.

That could make a big difference in insurance coverage if the thing goes haywire and causes a fire. Anyone can build a product to UL/CSA standards, but only products actually tested and passed by UL can be "listed" -- and then you know for sure it's safer.

When I worked in healthcare if a device didn't come in as Listed, we had to get it certified by an independent lab -- or just reject it and send it back.

Lots of companies don't like getting their products tested because it costs thousands of dollars and they get by with slick marketing with claims like "built to UL/CSA" standards.

Aqua_Aura

I have not and I had a feeling as soon as I posted this someone was gonna have something to say. It's specifically for boats and ignition protected so I think it's good. This company makes lots of boat fan/heater stuff.

It is listed on west marine as well so it wasn't some random thing I found on Amazon. I just posted the Amazon link since it's less expensive.  


Here is the manufacturer, it does meet all UL and USCG requirements. 


https://seekr.caframobrands.com/9510cabbx.html

boatman37

mattie said:

Boatman that is so cool. Assume it’s dry down there? 

It was suggested to me by dealer to try their indoor heated storage this year. Cause everything drys out compared to my normal indoor cold storage (winterized engines).

Bugs me thinking about this stuff.

Actually it's very damp in there. They do have a climate controlled section with dehumidifiers but we have been on the waiting list for that for about 3 or 4 years. I keep buckets of Damp Rid in the boat while it's in there. It stays a constant 55* all year but very damp. One year I pulled in and walked into the office. When I came out 10 minutes later my truck was completely covered in dew

TonyG13

Yup, definitely a legit company. I've been burned by some bad knock-off electronics on Amazon - just didn't want to see someone else get shafted. Hope it keeps your engine nice and toasty.  

Aqua_Aura

This will be our 3rd winter with it, this time it's just actually mounted. Yes Amazon can be an awful place for knock off garbage. I actually have an Amazon store with my own manufactured items and it's really opened my eyes as to how much of a garbage sale Amazon can be. 

mattie

Aqua_Aura said:

I permanently mounted my bilge heater today. Put it at the back of the engine bay in a vertical piece of wood that was there. 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MEMRGZE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xEIIFbF9BNQH1

Cleaned all the spider 💩 hopefully last time this year. 

Still waiting for my snap install tool so I can put on the new front canvas. Sailrite messed up and never sent it so I ordered another one, same style different company. 

Also replaced the sink faucet aerator in the "kitchen" so  now I have smooth flow 😎

Caframo makes good stuff. Been around up here in Canada for years. All good!
Heater will prob outlast your boat ownership....

Aqua_Aura

Well there circulation fan in the cabin didn't outlive my t-shirt 😂. I emailed them for a replacement which they were gonna do but then I realized I already tossed it. 

PickleRick

Aqua_Aura said:

This will be our 3rd winter with it, this time it's just actually mounted. Yes Amazon can be an awful place for knock off garbage. I actually have an Amazon store with my own manufactured items and it's really opened my eyes as to how much of a garbage sale Amazon can be. 

Could you post up a link? Im usually an eBay guy but most eBay sellers use USPS so that makes for long shipments. Anyway, I've been using Amazon much more lately. Keep the wealth in the rinker community if possible.

Aqua_Aura

If there is anything that anyone wants from there just let me know and I can have it shipped to you for free!!! I make enough money from it as is so I'm not trying to advertise and make money off the forum. 

The wire connectors are the most boat related product. 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RBK9F41/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_btf_t1_fhZIFbD7Z9FR3

https://cascadetools.com/
Our website and that will link to Amazon. 

This is the Amazon link to our products
https://www.amazon.com/s?me=AE9OV415QXCFC&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER

PickleRick

Aqua_Aura said:

If there is anything that anyone wants from there just let me know and I can have it shipped to you for free!!! I make enough money from it as is so I'm not trying to advertise and make money off the forum. 

The wire connectors are the most boat related product. 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RBK9F41/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_btf_t1_fhZIFbD7Z9FR3

https://cascadetools.com/
Our website and that will link to Amazon. 

This is the Amazon link to our products
https://www.amazon.com/s?me=AE9OV415QXCFC&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Thank you for sharing, I know you were not advertising as I made the request!

aero3113

Cleaned and polished all of my window panels. Used 210 scratch remover with an orbital machine then used Star brite spray protector.

Ian

Never thought of using an orbital on the screens.. 

aero3113

icoultha said:

Never thought of using an orbital on the screens.. 

I saw a professional cleaner on YouTube doing it. He was actually using a variable speed buffing wheel. Figured I would use the orbital first, no chance of burning them.

aero3113

Also, before I cleaned the windows I sprayed all of the canvas on them with Starbrite waterproofing Spray.

PickleRick

My boat had an unclean smell since I bought it.  I figured it was due to the holding tank hoses being most likely original and smelling less than fresh.  It never smelt like poop or urine but did have an odor in the bilge i could pick up on after sitting closed up for days.  It was most prominent after pumping out.  Smell was mostly in the bilge although opening lower cabinet doors occasionally gave me a wiff.  

Today I removed the vent line from the holding tank.  I found a bit of dried tp in the vent line but nothing but enough to clog it. Once removed I blew the vent line with my air compressor and it checked out fine.


I then removed the 90 degree elbow to find my issue.  Clogged dry toilet paper in the elbow.  Used a 1/2 drill bit to unclog it.  Was still very gross in the center of the fitting where it was far from dry.

I threw away the drill bit.  Reinstalled the fitting after sterilizing and cleaning.  I am now sharing this nightmare after my 3rd shower. I feel forever unclean. I think im going to put some deodorizer in the holding tank area to work out what remains of the scent.  I'm looking forward to a fresh boat smell in the near future.

LaRea

PickleRick said:

... I feel forever unclean ...

So many boaters know your pain.  

Liberty44140

I just started using the same small hand orbiter on the clear eisenglass a couple of years ago and it saves a lot of elbow grease. 

captkevin

Got everything winterized & covered up for the long winter nap.