What did you do to your boat today

YYZRC

@mattie fortunately nothing bruised or damaged except my ego. The anchor always holds well (it’s the original Delta) but I was lazy with scope and I paid the price!

I picked up 25’ of chain for $4/ft which I thought was pretty reasonable. Got it at Genco Marine for you Canadians who might be looking. I also saw this across the street and realized quickly that my day was pretty good!!

Aqua_Aura

Cleaned up the fender holder that was on the boat when we bought it and got fenders and covers, I had been using small fenders I got as a 4 pack from bass pro shops. Had to mount it on the outside rail as it wouldn't fit on the inside, we'll see how it functions but it looks good to me 😎. Need to add the lines to them. 

mbnarney

Been lurking here for a while . As a newer owner of an older boat I am trying to learn all I can. After getting the old girl home if was apparent that cosmetic surgery was in order. New upholstery is not in the plan right now, so I drug it all home, cleaned and dyed it. Not new but at least its presentable for the time being. 

Aqua_Aura

Looks much better!!

echandler1971

Replaced the original xintex-fireboy tank senders with KUS resistive attached to Yacht Devices YDTA-01s. No more pushing a button to see levels. It’s in the N2K net now and SirenMarine app will alert me if the sh**ter’s almost full. Replacing black water sender was the thing of horror movies. 

Liberty44140

mbnarney said:

Been lurking here for a while . As a newer owner of an older boat I am trying to learn all I can. After getting the old girl home if was apparent that cosmetic surgery was in order. New upholstery is not in the plan right now, so I drug it all home, cleaned and dyed it. Not new but at least its presentable for the time being. 

Looks great! I’m sure some folks here would love to know what steps and products you used to clean and dye them?

mbnarney

I first cleaned them all with spray 9, using a scotch green pad to scrub. I followed that with a good cleaning with lacquer thinner. The lacquer thinner surprisingly made the vinyl more supple as well as removed any body oils and lotions that were present. For any cuts or tears I used Permatex Vinyl repair. Its basically a flexible silicone in a tube that I brushed on with cheap artist brushes. I followed that with another cleaning with the lacquer thinner. I used Dupli-color Desert sand rattle can spray. Its a lacquer based paint that is dry almost as soon as it hits the vinyl. I put down almost 6 real thin coats allowing for about 30 minutes between. Its been in the 90's down here so dry time was not an issue. People here swear by the 303 vinyl protector so we then gave it all 3 rounds of that allowing it to dry overnight. I am trying to get a year out of these so time will tell.

Liberty44140

Wow! Impressive!

LaRea

@mbnarney - That is spectacular!  How did you do the logo?  Do you have any seams that are coming apart?  

mbnarney

The wife did the logo. Its embossed and she has a steady hand . We got a leather paint stick in brown from the hobby store and she put about three coats of that on. Shockingly I didn't have any seams to deal with. 

SimcoeRinker400

Dream_Inn said:

SimcoeRinker400 said:

I love to jerry-rigging stuff      Good to know the coupler thing thanks for sharing..  Dream_Inn have you had any oil leaks on your 496's?  I seem to have one around the oil filter adapter plate on the engine is that normal for those seals to leak after 14years or so?   

It is normal to leak, but can be fixed. I just fixed mine that past spring by tightening the center bolt on the adapter plate.  I imagine it's a good idea to replace the seal on that plate as well.  But it worked for both of my engines and no small drips in my bilge!

Hi Dream_Inn

I was shocked how loose the leaking one was almost 1/2 of a turn ( Never been touched) before I think and the other engine was 1/4 + a little bit( may have been touched before as the factory paint was cracked off.  Thanks for the tips!  ... My last two fixes now is the turntable in the MicroWave and the Starboard water pump is leaking somewhere on the back ( only when running) after being rebuilt in the spring as this boat had 2013 impellers that were ready to break apart.

Cheers,
Simcoe

SimcoeRinker400

Hi Dream_Inn,

Does this factory wiring goto a amplifier?

YYZRC

I got oil on the white vinyl seat - any tips to remove it?!

Dream_Inn

@SimcoeRinker400
Yes, it goes down the side into that little panel (made of starboard).  There is an amp in there for the two speakers on the aft portion of the hardtop.  I changed mine around completely and you can find the topic on it here:
New Hardtop TV — Rinker Boat Company (vanillacommunities.com)

Grahamu

@YYZRC, I watched this video somtime ago
Clean & Protect Vinyl Boat Seats ( Properly ) - YouTube

SimcoeRinker400

Thanks, Dream_Inn my boat someone removed the TV so Not sure what I am going to replace it with.  There are some nice 19" Flip downs now but really I have nice TV's Down below so might just put a Starboard plate over the holes.  YYZRC I would try a bit of paint thinner or simple green or super purple ( but wipe off quickly).  Then use a good vinyl cleaner/protectant.   

SimcoeRinker400

Hi Grahamu,

Great video.

YYZRC do that from the video.  

mbnarney

@YYZRC I don't like those using those eraser pads on vinyl. Start with the mildest and work up. like stated above simple green then to Lacquer thinner. 

YYZRC

Thanks for the tips! I tried the Purple Power and it helped a bit. Will try more on the weekend. 

aero3113

Didn’t work on my boat but changed the impeller on my neighbors generator today. It kept shutting down with an EC62 fault (Low Sea Water Pressure). Once replaced, all good. I also had a coupler for him.

rasbury

One of the easier repairs we can do...

aero3113

rasbury said:

One of the easier repairs we can do...

Especially if there’s no sound shield!

boatman37

Wasn't today but the last 2 weekends worked on installing a new windlass. Lewmar V700. Got it all done now except the new rode. The one I have now has 5/16" chain so ordered new rode with pre-spliced chain which came today. Installation was pretty easy other than finding my wires (boat was pre-wired from the factory but had a hard time finding them.

BTW-boat is a 2006 Crownline 250CR

mattie

Nice work! Looks factory (or better).

mattie

What's the old hook/clamp for? Assume some sort of chain stop on the previous setup??

MarkB

Did you seal the exposed wood (epoxy) before you installed the windlass? I think you can expect some water to penetrate under the windlass, and that would expose the wood core to moisture.

PickleRick

So 2 weeks in a row I had blow outs either going to the lake or on my way back. 

Last weeks blow out left the two wheels next to the blow out with slow leaks.

So I installed 4 new tires and 2 newer tires my dad gave me that were never used.  All 80 psi heavy duty trailer tires.  Maybe  2 or 3 yrs old and stored inside. 

1 exit before my lake exit one of the tires my dad gave me blows.  Just installed it 3 weeks ago to replace a blow out 

So now 3 weeks in a row I've had a blow out!!! I'm cursed.   Also seems I have a weak battery number one.  May try to finish the season with it so I get the most out of the warranty, replace in the spring. I won't boat past mid October 

So now am ordering 2 more new ties on Monday. 

I can now change a tire on the side of the freeway in less than  15 min.   



 

boatman37

@MarkB yep. Sealed all fresh cut edges with epoxy but didn't get pics of it

@mattie thanks. And yes, that hook was already there but I did have to move it slightly right to be sure to clear the windlass. And that cleat was right in the center under where the windlass is. Had to order new rode since my old chain was the wrong size. Got that all done tonight and works perfect

rasbury

@PickleRick necessity is always the mother of invention isn't it? Ya figure it out!

Rinker310_LI

A little magic eraser on a new to me boat really made such a difference .  Before and after.