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| kamie |
Posted on 11/10/07 - 6:38 AM
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My project list for the boat is pretty short this winter compared to last.
1. add hinges to the anchor locker cause it hurts when you drop it.
2. Finish the remaining teak pieces on the boat (dash panels & sump cover)
3. purchase and install the fly top / side curtains / windshield
4. install the sun top
5. chip away the wooden strakes attached to the hull bottom
6. remove some or all of the bottom paint <- depends on time and weather.
The big one will be to finally add the remaining canvas to Evenstar. The plan is to add both a fly top and the sun top. Not sure if I will be able to keep both installed at the same time but even switching between them will help to lengthen the boating season. The sun top will make lounging on the boat in August, much more comfortable.
Depending on the weather this winter, it would be nice to drop the boat in mid March and not have to pull her until late November.
So, What's your winter projects?
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| Doug V |
Posted on 11/10/07 - 9:23 AM
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MMM, lets see, I have a few of them.
1. Add an on board battery charger (completed already)
2. Replace the Perko battery switch with the BEP switch/VSR combination (I need to replace the circuit breaker at the starboard aft corner of the boat at the same time)
3. Install the Northstar fuel flow meter (need a new dash panel because I have to relocate the exisitng gauges to accomodate the new gauge)
4. Remove the aftermarket stern light, patch the hole, install a stern light on the t-top (I will probably use a stainless plate to patch the hole for now, but would like to attempt a patch of the non-skid some day)
5. Remove the aftermarket bow light (currently installed on the t-top), install aftermarket bow lights in their original locations
6. Replace the dome light above the console with a red/white combination dome light (located under the t-top mounted electronics box-the white light located there now blinds you at the wrong times)
7. Wax the boat inside and out (should be quick as the entire boat was wet sanded the winter before last)
8. Add two more keel rollers to the boat trailer (last two, really)
9. Install a frame mounted walking board to the boat trailer (my balance is not what it use to be, this is almost done)
10. Install the new to me teak console door (it is an OE door from a Super console , so I have to cut the opening in the console larger, also need the latch and lock, and need to fabricate the teak drip cap for the frame)
11. Add breakaway and hinge pins to the t-top so I can fold it over to make it faster and easier to get the boat into the warm shop (I usually store it in the carport- I can get the boat in the shop but that entails removing the antennas, and the wheels, then lowering the trailer axles onto dollies- not convenient or quick)
Whew, this may be a two winter project list. No, this is a two winter list.
Doug Vazquez
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| kamie |
Posted on 11/10/07 - 10:21 AM
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Wow, that looks like my last years list.
How big is the console door from the super console? I have the regular console but the cutout is for the newer plexaglass doors which are larger than the original teak. I want to keep them teak but don't want to try to remake them, if I can avoid it. The super console door just might fit.
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| Doug V |
Posted on 11/10/07 - 11:47 AM
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Kamie,
The Super console door is 6" taller than the Standard console door. The door I am referring to is the port side console access door.
I remain on the lookout for a teak aft console access door.
Doug
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| ioptfm |
Posted on 11/10/07 - 12:24 PM
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Looking for a new project boat.  Got my eye on a 17 Montauk and if I get it I'll have plenty to do over the Winter months and then a 15 Sport for sale in the spring 
Tom
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 11/10/07 - 12:51 PM
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1. Install new engine gauges.... (already done)
2. Install new Windline telescoping 2 step swim ladder (already done)
3. Buy or make new under gunwale rod holders from mahogany plywood...
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| Phil T |
Posted on 11/10/07 - 1:48 PM
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Joe -
Now that is not fair! Posting 2 items you have already completed. Makes us all look like slackers. 
Contrary to all weather reports, I still plan to get out on the water. Not today but soon. Even with no courtesy floats and 40 degree temps. Maybe this is my subconscious preventing me from getting to my list. Then again it was 56 degrees at the end of December last year. My list includes:
Re-align rigging hose
Remount engine higher
New Fuel/water separator
Interior lighting
Deck removal/inspection and new hoses.
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| kamie |
Posted on 11/10/07 - 5:33 PM
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My list does not include finding the perfect project 13. I have also left off some trailer changes I plan to make as they depend on taking the boat and trailer for a spin at 55mph. I moved the axles around late last summer so I hope I can now travel at highway speed without a wildly swaying boat. If I can, I plan to replace the last 18 inch roller with two 12 inch rollers, redo the rollers so I can raise the whole boat a bit higher over the frame and add guide bunks, similar to the ones Dave has on his trailer. I don't launch / retrieve very often but having bunks to keep the keel centered on the rollers would help a lot.
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| arthureld |
Posted on 11/10/07 - 8:04 PM
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Have complete canvas kit installed by Mills.
Raise console 4" and either cut holes for batteries to set on floor, or add support under console to support battery weight better.
Install hydraulic steering.
Sand and oil gunwhale teak.
Make some minor repairs to other teak.
Rearrange my guages so I can see them better.
That'll keep me busy for a while.
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| Monsoon |
Posted on 11/11/07 - 3:47 AM
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well, since I just picked up my '89 Outrage 18 in September, I've been busy ever since. I resisted the temptation of even putting it in the water at the end of the season (to the disbelief of everyone I know) and immediately brought into my garage to start working on it as I knew that I had more work than the winter would provide for time. Here's my list:
-Remove all teak, sand, clean and oil. (almost completed)
-Patch up screw holes that weren't being used in stern area. I completed this by re-gelcoating the entire stern battery area.
-Fix spidercracks around bow rail. Used West Systems epoxy and re-gelcoated entire bow rail deck. (completed)
-Replace fuel line from tank to motor. (completed)
-Organize electrical wiring and add quick-disconnects in order to remove t-top easily. (completed)
-Rebuild and install stern bench seat. (completed)
-Fix unused holes in console with epoxy and gelcoat. (started)
-Fabricate new under gunwale rod holders out of mahogany plywood. (not started)
-Fabricate cooler cleats. (not started)
-Repaint console gauge steel plates. Haven't decided powdercoat or spray paint. (not started)
-Clean, wax entire boat. (not started)
I hack away at all of this an hour every evening and the very few hours that are available during the weekends.
Mike
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| sraab928 |
Posted on 11/11/07 - 4:04 AM
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My winter projects on the 13 include;
Remove bottom paint.
Compound and wax hull.
Replace the Registration numbers and decals.
Redo or replace wood.
We wont even get into the projects line up for the other three boats... lets just say I will be busy and hope to get it all done.
Scott
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| scrimshaw |
Posted on 11/11/07 - 4:43 AM
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-new gel-coat, stem to stern-under gunnel lighting-re-chrome bow light and samson post-interface smartcraft fuel gauge to saddle tanks-strip and redo ceiling boards-add 4 inch hydraulic jackplate-hydraulic steering- will post new pictures come spring.
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| scrimshaw |
Posted on 11/11/07 - 5:23 AM
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Forgot to mention my other Ribbed Whaler will launch in the spring , period correct, with twin Homelite 55 hp 4 strokes.This boat also was found untouched as delivered from the factory .
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| arthureld |
Posted on 11/11/07 - 8:57 AM
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Scrimshaw,
Are you saying your 2nd ribbed Whaler is brand new?
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| Jeff |
Posted on 11/11/07 - 9:26 AM
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My winter / spring project..
After almost finding the right boat a couple times now, I would like to find the right boat and have it in my driveway.
Scrimshaw,
2 ribbed sided outrages? Lucky, lucky, lucky, guy. I would love to own just one. That is my all time favorite whaler.
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| arthureld |
Posted on 11/11/07 - 11:55 AM
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I can't even imagine the value of your boat.
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| scrimshaw |
Posted on 11/11/07 - 1:00 PM
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I have no idea of it"s value but here is what it sold for! http://s212.photobucket.com/albums/cc...nt=IMG.jpg
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| pjred71 |
Posted on 11/11/07 - 5:13 PM
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Joe,
Can you post pics of the swim ladder? Thanks.
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 11/11/07 - 5:54 PM
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PJ,
I have a teak swim platform that I just mounted the Windline telescoping 2 step ladder on top of.
Here are some photos of the swim platform in this post:
http://www.whalercentral.com/forum/vi...9&pid=8039
Take a look at JJS Personal Page. He put a Windline telescoping transom mount 2 step ladder on the back of his Outrage 18..
http://www.whalercentral.com/infusion...ser_id=233
I'll take a couple of photos of the ladder when I can.
I know I tried the 3 step version but it was too long when collapsed to fold down on the platform because it hit the ski/tow eye. That's why I used the step version.
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| brooks89 |
Posted on 11/11/07 - 7:24 PM
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Pulled the boat out today, washed her down well, winterized the engine and tucked her away in the garage.  Would have stayed in one more week but my year-old battery started going weak. Kinda odd, because the battery was fine last weekend now she's low and didn't charge well after starting with a booster box. I'll have to hook the battery up to the trickle charger and see what's up..
On the list for this winter:
Pull the steering wheel and bezel off and see what's up with the helm. The steering/helm set up developed a little free play late in the season and needs attention. Hopefully no big problem.
Next up is to make some measurements and cut some templates to send off to the brother in law in Florida. The plan is to face the top and face of the console using 1/2" black Star Board. When that gets done I'd like to replace the old wheel with a stainless destroyer wheel.
The paint on the engine shaft and transom mount needs some touch up, some bronze wool and Tempo Johnson White and clear coat will take care of that. I'll also pull the prop, clean it up and repaint that too. Maybe I'll finally get a stainless prop and keep the aluminum one for a spare... a water pump rebuild wouldn't be a bad idea either. I've never done one..anyone got any tips on that?
Oh yeah, replace the piece of junk Garmin mount for my hand held GPS with RAM Mount...
The trailer still needs some odds and ends and adjustments.
I was happy today looking at my bottom paint! This is the first season I have used ablative paint and it performed very very well. I spent a lot time last spring taking down the old paint and coated the entire bottom using a penetrating epoxy before applying the ablative. (it's a 37 year old hull and there was a ton of gel coat pitting and crazing down there) I'll need to paint again in the spring to cover the areas that really wore down but there will little if any, need to sand before doing so.
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