What did you do to your boat today

halifax212

Picked up a little  10.5' SIB to play with this summer as an alternate to taking the 212 out all of the time. Picked up a Tohatsu 9.8 for the back. Outfitted the little guy with seat cushions, storage bags, launch wheels and oars. Took it out yesterday for a test run and I did not like it . After an hour of messing around I packed it back up in my utility trailer and listed it for sale.  Trailering and operating the 212 was way easier and less stressful. 

YYZRC

@halifax212 I’ve done soft bottom (aluminum floor boards, not inflatable), RIB, and now have ordered a centre console RIB. Too old for tiller steering now. I feel you!

Dream_Inn

So, I will be trying my old 8hp evinrude on a hard bottom tomorrow.  Should be fun!!!

halifax212

Enjoy your day ..good luck with the boat 

Ian

Well, yesterday it was.

Fitted new steering wheel
Went over all clamps in engine room.
Checked IAC filter and spark arrestors
Fitted Mantus S2 swivel
Fitted slip corner fenders - don’t like wood corners…
Checked fluids again

As well as worked some electrical issues on docks and friends boat.

Busy day.

Spyderweb

Boat was pulled out of storage Wednesday, and we made the 100 mile trip up Thursday to buff the black.  Next trip up, polish and wax.  Also need to work in touching up bottom paint and outdrives, and removing props and greasing shafts.

Ian

Installed 2 of 4 new blower vent ducts and new covers yesterday before the storm came in. 

Pat310

Ian said:

Installed 2 of 4 new blower vent ducts and new covers yesterday before the storm came in. 

Any pictures?  This job on my to do list. Link to the covers you used?

oscar1

I just order my two set of hill marine 4x4 20 pitch prop

Aqua_Aura

Replaced my 4 cockpit lights and did the oil change today. Pulling the boat tomorrow with the lift and doing outdrive oil, transducer and cleaning the hull. 

@Ian I am also interested in which new blower covers you put on. I am also replacing mine. 

YYZRC

I would like to find some new cockpit lights but looking for warm white. 

Aqua_Aura

This is what I have only in white. Different brand but they look to be the same item. 

TCTAuto Livewell Marine LED Lights for Boats Courtesy Accent Exterior Interior Underwater Bait Tank Lighting Round Button Clear Lens IP68 Waterproof 12V White Thru Hull Lights, Pack of 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085YFH3GK/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_2NS51HK9PH1M28SGG7F2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Aqua_Aura

And so it begins. The boat has been in the water with no bottom paint for 3 years I used starbrite hull cleaner and it worked great. I have a very long day ahead of me with polishing and waxing the whole boat and other jobs. 

 

aero3113

I put her in today 😁⚓️

GMSLITHO

wow great weather today for it .....I haven't even taken my cover off yet and I have a lot of work to get done before I launch 

SimcoeRinker400

Corral42 said:

SimcoeRinker400 said:

Installed a new overhead TV today onto the hardtop.  Android-based with Bluetooth so it can play through the Radio as it didn't have pre-outs for the built-in AMP.  Turned out really good. 

It looks great. What tv did you use?

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0957M522M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

XTRONS Android Car Overhead Player 17.3 Inch Wide IPS Screen Car Roof Mount Monitor with Built-in Stereo Speakers Flip Down Overhead Car Monitor Support 8K Video Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi, HDMI, USB, IR

Hope that helps Corral42

aero3113

GMSLITHO said:

wow great weather today for it .....I haven't even taken my cover off yet and I have a lot of work to get done before I launch 

It was great weather!
 Luckily the hauler picked up the boat in my yard at 8:00. I was in my slip by 10:00 after a quick test run. By 11:00 the wind really picked up. You can see my new mylar windsocks blowing. I only have temporary lines set, hopefully tomorrow I can set the permanent ones up. @Liberty44140 I went with red this season instead of blue. Supposedly seagulls don’t like the color red.

Ian

Pat310 said:

Ian said:

Installed 2 of 4 new blower vent ducts and new covers yesterday before the storm came in. 

Any pictures?  This job on my to do list. Link to the covers you used?

Patience photos when finished!

Replacement Boat Parts 4" Stainless Steel clad Domed Vent
by ReplacementBoatParts

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FZHC2LI/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_NE4PT7P928J2BC1EQE6A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Ian

Aqua_Aura said:

Replaced my 4 cockpit lights and did the oil change today. Pulling the boat tomorrow with the lift and doing outdrive oil, transducer and cleaning the hull. 

@Ian I am also interested in which new blower covers you put on. I am also replacing mine. 

Replacement Boat Parts 4" Stainless Steel clad Domed Vent
by ReplacementBoatParts

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FZHC2LI/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_NE4PT7P928J2BC1EQE6A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Dream_Inn

I used the same vents that Ian posted.  I really like them.  I did have to file the holes a tad bigger for the clips.

Blower vent covers — Rinker Boat Company (vanillacommunities.com)

SimcoeRinker400

Dream_Inn said:

I used the same vents that Ian posted.  I really like them.  I did have to file the holes a tad bigger for the clips.

Blower vent covers — Rinker Boat Company (vanillacommunities.com)

I need those mine are toast.   Dream_Inn did you remove the fiberglass deck piece to make the install easier????

SimcoeRinker400

Dream_Inn does the 4.5 inch size work for our 400's .....  plus man we need 12 vents for our boats.  

Dream_Inn

SimcoeRinker400 said:

Dream_Inn does the 4.5 inch size work for our 400's .....  plus man we need 12 vents for our boats.  

so, I purchased the 4" from Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZHC2LI/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

& yes, 12 ended up at $178.  Again, they didn't plop right in.  The areas that had the snaps had to be dremeled out a bit.  It took some time, but I was just talking about them to someone this past weekend and still very happy with them.  I did not remove anything, but that could possibly help.  I also did one side standing on a raft in the water.  That was fun!

oh, to add to this, the metal was really only thin metal on the outside (but that is what the sun sees and fades).  The clip portion is plastic and you need to make sure you open up where they go enough so you don't break them while pushing them in.

Aqua_Aura

Added the transducer for my chart plotter. 

Ian

Did the blower hoses and last 2 covers and finally put her name on. Photos as requested.

Pat310

Thanks @ian  Looks much better then the originals

Ian

Yes. They are a tight fit but tapping gently down around each side with the butt of a hammer with a thick folded cloth over snaps it down. If you choose to change the ducts, its a PITA, you’ll need to remove the cubby on the starboard side to get the duct down properly and the same with the battery selector on the port side. Then of course the fun laying on the engines to connect at the blower units. Moving blanket helps reduce the pokes and scrapes.

Black_Diamond

1 year anniversary of selling my 342. Still mixed feelings but did hit the high of the market.  Still betting all these folk who bought ‘big’ will realize what they got themselves into and fin a deal in a year or so.  Meanwhile crewing again on my friends 42’ Jeanneau for Wed night racing. ⛵️

DanD2

Black_Diamond said:

1 year anniversary of selling my 342. Still mixed feelings but did hit the high of the market.  Still betting all these folk who bought ‘big’ will realize what they got themselves into and fin a deal in a year or so.  Meanwhile crewing again on my friends 42’ Jeanneau for Wed night racing. ⛵️

Coming up on my 1 year anniversary also. I also hit the market high and really not missing it. It had consumed my life for many many years and it was time to do other things. I do miss all the friends I've made over the years but we still keep in contact

Black_Diamond

@DanD2  The friends at the marina is the part I miss. I still drop by just to stay in contact too.  Was a fun 18 years with my 342…this summer is shaping up like last years did…I would have missed 1/2 the summer weekends last year due to other obligations.