What did you do to your boat today

Spyderweb · July 2020

@Black_Diamond. Head Light
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PP5HJC5/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_F.8EEbGQ7T7Z0

Black_Diamond · July 2020

@Spyderweb. Thanks! Is it decent on brightness? Color good (from the light)?

YYZRC · July 2020

Black_Diamond said:

@Spyderweb. Thanks! Is it decent on brightness? Color good (from the light)?

In my opinion it is perfect! Not too “white” and it’s plenty bright (maybe too bright at 3am)!

Spyderweb · July 2020

@Black_Diamond decent brightness, more than the fluorescent it replaced. And I’d agree with @YYZRC, white, but not too white. And yes, it’s quite bright at 3AM. But it also has an off switch if you’d prefer to keep it dark in middle of night.

TonyG13 · July 2020

Installed a new LED all-around light.

BEFORE...

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020499/uploads/editor/ae/ecrmi6p8l1i6.jpg

AFTER...

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5020499/uploads/editor/9h/ckft74ncu44b.jpg

TonyG13 · July 2020

Nothing! West Marine was out of 3M 4000 UV so I ordered some from Amazon earlier this week. Package came today and it contained vaginal probiotics and Chapstick.

aero3113 · July 2020

@TonyG13 that’s funny! 😂

PickleRick · July 2020

My bilge is dry, is something wrong?

PickleRick · July 2020

TonyG13 said:

Installed a new LED all-around light.

BEFORE...

AFTER...

In the first pic what model is that hard top boat to the left of your light?

That marina looks huge

TonyG13 · July 2020

@PickleRick - Not sure. They are new this year. I will find out and let you know. Harbor is 1126 slips from 28’-100’+ in length. Also three lane ramp with parking spots for 43 trailers.

PickleRick · July 2020

@TonyG13 is the water that pretty blue color all year?

06Rinker270 · July 2020

@TonyG13 can you share where you got that light?

TonyG13 · July 2020

PickleRick said:

@TonyG13 is the water that pretty blue color all year?

Nope, but it's starting to become more common due to a "cursed blessing" -- the dreaded zebra mussel. Water is becoming exceptionally cleaner and more clear, but (and I don't fish) those that fish are saying it's killing off native fish by eating/filtering all the microscopic plant and animals - which also made the water murkier. So not sure which I prefer - clearer water or more fish. Also, when the boat gets pulled in the fall there are usually 1000's of those little suckers in almost every nook and cranny of the outdrives. Get what you can with the pressure hose, then wait for what's left to dry up then scrape off.

TonyG13 · July 2020

06Rinker270 said:

@TonyG13 can you share where you got that light?

I got it on Amazon, but looks like the price went up since I bought it. I paid $37.65, but now it's $45.79.

It's the Attwood 5580A7 LED Wake Tower All-Round Light for <39 footers, 2NM range.

And it is really bright.

PickleRick · July 2020

Fresh foot oil, fresh trim pump oil. Water contamination in trim pump. Seals on cyliners look new with zincs so i hope that issue was takem care of.

Now onto the install of my garmin chartplotter/ gps

Aqua_Aura · July 2020

I haven't done anything since the beginning of May other than check on it once and move it to another spot in the marina 😕. I have my list of to do but we have been out of town for about 2 months.

PickleRick · July 2020

RiverRat232 · July 2020

TonyG13 said:

Nothing! West Marine was out of 3M 4000 UV so I ordered some from Amazon earlier this week. Package came today and it contained vaginal probiotics and Chapstick.

That's the same stuff I use on my boat.

J3ff · July 2020

Crappy weather today.... Wanted to launch but decided to give her Little shine.

PickleRick · July 2020

Where is your manatee mailbox?

mattie · July 2020

FINALLY solved sputtering, intermittent water pressure with the fresh water system. Replaced the Shurflo strainer with a new one. Figure there was a couple leaks on the vacuum side. Gasket on the clear strainer cup was buggered too.

They say finger tight on instructions. Needs a bit more than that....

Toilet, sinks, etc work perfectly now - as does the fresh water pump.

PickleRick · July 2020

Sold the rinker. Bitter sweet day. Iots of labor and boat dollars went into her to make it safe and reliable for the family. I had not even launched it since i did the new gimball bearing and shift cable.

I hope the new owner gets lots of good service from her and i told him about the forum so hope to see him on here.

mvn · July 2020

Sadly, I sold it..... Does that count?

Mark

Aqua_Aura · July 2020

Good time to sell it would seem. Everyone seems to be in a buying mood.

mattie · July 2020

mvn said:

Sadly, I sold it..... Does that count?

Mark

What’s next?

mvn · July 2020

Not sure yet as we are recent empty-nesters. Tired of trailering and dealing with idiots at the ramps (it's getting worse!). Either a cruiser in a marina or a cottage with all the toys at the dock.

mattie · July 2020

We're trying to be empty-nesters. think it's a myth.

rasbury · July 2020

I'm 62 raising grandkids..might be an empty nester at 75...best I can do.

Ian · July 2020

Ours left west 10 years ago and no rug rats. It’s great.

rasbury · July 2020

I've been raising a kid since about 20 I guess one way or the other....I'm a tired old man!

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