What did you do to your boat today

Pat310 · February 2023

Thanks @aero3113 @Ian it was very reasonable $53 for enough acrylic to make two (just in case of mistake) and $34 for vinyl wrap. Hardest part was making jig to heat shape the acrylic because curve at bottom of panel is different then top

if I had to do it again I would invert jig to heat from the back because the black acrylic blushed the face from heat gun if I wanted to leave it unwrapped

rasbury · February 2023

Awesome!

TonyG13 · February 2023

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While getting stuff ready to work on the boat found this in the garage and I guess it's a lesson learned to store caulks and adhesives in a controlled environment.

(Though the ones in plastic tubes were fine. Just this tube of 4000 with a metal casing split open and oozed out.)

rasbury · February 2023

I don't even try to save unused anything in a tube....until they come up with a real way to cap it off it goes bad and when you need it, your making a trip anyway...

LaRea · February 2023

I need to start buying only 1-ounce tubes. A 3-ounce tube costs $20 to use $1 of product.

Anyway, what I did to my boat today is: I scheduled the yard to launch her on March 17! That's the day before our yacht club's annual Sock Burning party, so I'll definitely need to dewinterize the head.

TonyG13 · February 2023

rasbury said:

I don't even try to save unused anything in a tube....until they come up with a real way to cap it off it goes bad and when you need it, your making a trip anyway...

Sad part is that was a brand new, unused tube I bought last fall. $20 down the drain...

earl1z19 · February 2023

TonyG13 said:

rasbury said:

I don't even try to save unused anything in a tube....until they come up with a real way to cap it off it goes bad and when you need it, your making a trip anyway...

Sad part is that was a brand new, unused tube I bought last fall. $20 down the drain...

I see some people keep 4200 & 5200 in the refrigerator once they open them. Does anyone know if that actually works?

mattie · February 2023

LaRea

I scheduled the yard to launch her on March 17! That's the day before our yacht club's annual Sock Burning party, so I'll definitely need to dewinterize the head.

Sock Burning party. That's hilarious.

Definitely not a Canadian thing....never come across that before.
Mid March is time to at least swap out snow tires tho.

GMSLITHO · February 2023

just got my new fridge from china $390

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TonyG13 · February 2023

Heck with the fridge - which is nice - but looks like you have it stored in a doomsday bunker.

Dream_Inn · February 2023

Yeah, I was a bit curious too what it was sitting on in that picture! What are the specs on that fridge? Is it a cockpit fridge or salon?

Pat310 · February 2023

Don’t see a handle. How the heck do you open it?

GMSLITHO · February 2023

It’s sitting on the catwalk of a printing press i had it shipped to my work I took the latch off it was damaged in the shipping the seller is sending a replacement

TonyG13 · February 2023

Since the control panel is in the door, is it still reversible or did you have to specify right/left handed opening?

GMSLITHO · February 2023

Never thought of it

GMSLITHO · February 2023

looks like it can be made reversable

TonyG13 · February 2023

Replaced our OEM Kenyon electric/alcohol cooktop with a new induction cooktop...

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TonyG13 · February 2023

Also installed an access hatch in the galley cabinet bottom in case I need to look for any water leaks/intrusions under the cabinet...

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YYZRC · February 2023

Nice @TonyG13 ! I put the same cooktop in my Four Winns to replace the same style Kenyon and was very happy.

oscar1 · February 2023

TonyG13,

Where did you get the new cooktop?

TonyG13 · February 2023

Amazon...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PF36P29

Looks like it's at ~$80 right now. I bought it at $60. Price seems to fluctuate between $50-80.

It was the only highly-rated sub-$100 drop-in single burner I could find. And I guess if @YYZRC approves of it, it must be good!

YYZRC · February 2023

TonyG13 said:

It was the only highly-rated sub-$100 drop-in single burner I could find. And I guess if @YYZRC approves of it, it must be good!

Lol @TonyG13 - I believe we actually need @aero3113 ‘s approval before we can consider this an acceptable upgrade.

I found this old pic. Mine was Furrion brand but very similar and I think it was about $50 USD.

aero3113 · February 2023

LoL!
I like it!
I especially like the touch buttons that get rid of the knob.

Rich_ · March 2023

Floated a new to me 17’ Whaler yesterday. Old PA law enforcement boat that had a zero hour engine on it so started the break-in. Ordered a new 70 Yamaha for the 15’ Whaler. Got a replacement prop for the Rinker.

LaRea · March 2023

Installed the brand new shiny Hill Marine props ... and the drain plug, because tomorrow is splash day!

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LaRea · March 2023

Feels like December with Andy Williams singing:
"It's the most, wonderful time, of the year"

Rich_ · March 2023

Following me home from PA

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Backyard excavator launch

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Dream_Inn · March 2023

I just got a call today that my rear canvas is ready. I’ll pick it up on Saturday. Can’t wait! Although I’m holding out on uncovering the boat this year, I can easily put on under the cover. The weather seems to have turned crappy after our warmest February in 150 years. I usually don’t have the patience but I’ll wait patiently this year.
@Rich_ that is a great looking whaler and should be lots of fun!

LaRea · March 2023

Successful launch this morning. Although I couldn't fully test the props because of bad visibility and too much floating debris, the boat stays on plane down to 20 mph. That's a major improvement. But before I celebrate, I need to check cruise speed and WOT speed to see if the pitch is right.

rasbury · March 2023

Nice to hear you guys back in the game!

Howdy, Stranger!

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