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Dream_Inn

I love seeing these updates with pictures. Looks like you are doing things nice and I love those Hardin pumps! Please keep the pics coming!

raybo3

javhav simply amazing work. I love the aft cabin. Welcome to the RBOC and keep the pictures coming........

goalie59

javhav, absolutaly amazing, have you thought of running for the next president of the United States.Great work 

reneechris14

@javhav bought my boat from a guy named Collin?? He moved to city marina he has a 37 motor yacht. I definitely agree think trough the project gather the parts then adjust the time. Love the name keep chasing the dream. (Dream chaser) 

GMSLITHO

Beautiful work truly a labor of love 

Liberty44140

Just wow!!!! Everything about this is incredibly impressive, agree with the comment that I hope you stay on the site to advise. Agree with your comment that 2-3 hours here and there chipping away is a great way to get things done diy. 

javhav

randy56 said:

You have a talent, most do not have, how all the mechanical components work. And can remove and replace. I see some white stuff on the ground, what city do you live?  
Dream Chaser --- Two thumbs

@randy56 thank you I'm in the bronx ny waiting for the big storm to come so I can plow need some boat funds lol

javhav

Dream_Inn said:

I love seeing these updates with pictures. Looks like you are doing things nice and I love those Hardin pumps! Please keep the pics coming!

@Dream_Inn thanks I appreciate it I will keep posting my progress 

javhav

shawnmjr said:

You will be a great asset on this site. I hope you stick around, there are a lot of great people here and everyone is willing help instead of criticize like most other forums. 

@shawnmjr thanks I appreciate it and I'm thankful for this site saved me time ,money and knowledge thanks I'm amazed that people take interest in my project 

javhav

raybo3 said:

javhav simply amazing work. I love the aft cabin. Welcome to the RBOC and keep the pictures coming........

@raybo3 thanks for the feedback and welcoming to the site and I will keep posting more updates 

Handymans342

Too bad you don't have diesels mine had lol

javhav

goalie59 said:

javhav, absolutaly amazing, have you thought of running for the next president of the United States.Great work 

@goalie59 thanks and no time to run for president need to finish the boat lol

javhav

reneechris14 said:

@javhav bought my boat from a guy named Collin?? He moved to city marina he has a 37 motor yacht. I definitely agree think trough the project gather the parts then adjust the time. Love the name keep chasing the dream. (Dream chaser) 

I think I know Collin haven't seen him in a while if it's the same guy dreams become reality eventually  but in till then we chase them never give up dreaming 

javhav

GMSLITHO said:

Beautiful work truly a labor of love 

@GMSLITHO thanks I appreciate the feedback 

javhav

Liberty44140 said:

Just wow!!!! Everything about this is incredibly impressive, agree with the comment that I hope you stay on the site to advise. Agree with your comment that 2-3 hours here and there chipping away is a great way to get things done diy. 

thanks @Liberty44140 I see you understand my thinking and would honored to advise anyone 

javhav

today's project  bought an ice maker to replace the missing one second hand got a great deal I was thinking that I don't want use the original tank so now I'm going to setup it's own fresh water tank with pump and filtration system instead of using orginal tank on boat 

javhav

not sure if anyone has done this yet on here

javhav

Glassguy54 said:

I thought I saw Volvo Penta on the control binnacle. Did you re power with Mercs?
Out drives as well?

@Glassguy54 here's another view on how the original controls came out 

javhav

javhav

@Handymans342 here's some of the plugs removed from the harness dew to corrotion many where cut crimped and heat shrunk so there would be no more problems 

Handymans342

Where did you get all your knowledge?? 

javhav

Handymans342 said:

Where did you get all your knowledge?? 

@Handymans342 lol not sure kind of self taught internet friends and being forced to do it 

javhav

here's another project I'm trying out  made a pedestal table for the outside now I want to trim the edges with aluminum  channel  what do guys think yes or no

Handymans342

Yeah I learned everything on YouTube and Al was a big help

LaRea

javhav said:

... pedestal table ... trim the edges with aluminum  channel  what do guys think yes or no

First thought, with those rich colors, wood edging.  But having seen examples of your work, I bet you could make aluminum look great too.  

Liberty44140

What is the tank behind the ice maker? Separate to feed ice maker? Mine pulls water from the main water tank or city water when I’m at the dock. 

reneechris14

I like the idea of separate water for the ice maker. Fresh and tasty for the whiskey.

javhav

Liberty44140 said:

What is the tank behind the ice maker? Separate to feed ice maker? Mine pulls water from the main water tank or city water when I’m at the dock. 

@Liberty44140 yes sir it's own tank with filters ice just rite for the for mr walker lol

javhav

LaRea said:

javhav said:

... pedestal table ... trim the edges with aluminum  channel  what do guys think yes or no

First thought, with those rich colors, wood edging.  But having seen examples of your work, I bet you could make aluminum look great too.  

@LaRea my first thought was brass but It would cost to much a wood edge wouldn't work for me it would get banged up to much so aluminum next best thing  maybe brushed alum or polished or maybe paint the alum same color of the boat

Liberty44140

Not a bad idea, nice to have the extra capacity!