I fixed the down button and resealed it on the windlass and also gave the buttons a detailed clean. This is the before,the after was the same just shiny 😁. Switch wasn't making contact.
She came out of storage on Friday so Saturday saw me do a power wash, scum line clean and prep drives ready to paint. Once painted this week sometime then onto buffing.
Started her up from her winter's nap. I retorqued the starboard manifolds and risers that I replaced. It’s amazing how loose they get after a heat cycle. I retorqued 3 times, I’ll do it one more after a good run. The ticking exhaust sound I had went away and no more exhaust smell! I also cut the shrink wrap under the rub rail and washed her. In a week or so I’ll take the rest off when she’s ready to go in. Trees this time of year!!
I found out i am officially old. I put mine in over the weekend and was out getting the cover on. I am resisting putting snaps on the boat so i use sandbags to keep it in place. Well one got cought on the lift...i did such a good job washing and waxing that me and the cover slipped right off the bow into the bay. Lets just say it hasn't quite warmed up yet. My 23 yr old son was outside and came running to help. No camera, not laughing and pointing...it was at that moment i was officially old. When a 23 yr old guy is concerned you are now the "we need to keep dad alive" stage of life.
@davidbrooks. That water is definitely chilly still. We must be about the same age. I have a 23 year old daughter and 21 year old son. I could see my son doing the same thing. Glad your ok
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Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express
2015 Scarab 165G
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2002 Seadoo Explorer
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Ian
The Third “B”
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Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express