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2005 AR230 restoration project

Jeremiah

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Hello everyone.

I bought this boat a couple of weeks ago on Craig’s. Seller was motivated and I purchased without even knowing if the motors turned over (rolling the dice). It has not been ridden in since 2013 and the cover “came off” in 2016-2017 time frame. He bought it new in 2006 from the dealer and it was the test drive boat and had 10 hours when purchased. It has only been in freshwater lakes.

A couple of things I have done so far

1- new cover $630 https://leadersrpmshop.com/yamaha-new-oem-230-w-tower-jet-boat-trailer-mooring-cover-mar-230mc-tw-ch/
2- new rear view mirror $50 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/251699608753
3- new ladder holder thing $15 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/201899239047
4- new stainless cup holders $30 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/282252759799
5- new grab handle at the top of the ladder.$13 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/142474288312
6- new wake board holder $100 Wakeboard Rack, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CA5UJ6S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VrPOAbEXSR4YT
7- heated pressure washer the old black mat crap $120 for 3 hour rental
8- extracted 35 gallons of 5 year old gas- used oil extractor and 5 gallon buckets with the nicer lids so they would not leak.
9- ordered new gas sender unit from Mary $70
https://jetboaters.net/threads/my-ongoing-fuel-sender-saga-good-news-replacing-fuel-sender.4320/
10- ordered sea deck from jet boat pilot www.jetboatpilot.com $1300
11- in process of new scupper replacement $70 https://jetboaters.net/threads/replacing-yamaha-sx230-scupper-valve.1325/
12- oil change both engines
13- spark plug both engines
14- new thermostat on starboard (overheated while warming up for oil change).https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/142611486156
15-all new upholstery-in process $4200
16- new transom straps $40 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P3IAYSC?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
17- re sewn Bimini $150 -same guys that are doing my upholstery
18- new boat table $175 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/190566727665. You also need this part of you plan on keeping your old one. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/183048141700
19- new mount/rim/tire for spare $120 at America’s tire
20- new hinge latch for storage door $8 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222767448855
21- new storage door molding -in process. $10 https://jetboaters.net/threads/replacing-the-trim-on-our-storage-closet-door-opening.862/
22- purchased the Yamaha software and found each engine only had 167 hours. $55 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/192109480876
23- new thrust vector from jet boat pilot-in process.
$400 www.jetboatpilot.com
24- rubbing compound/polish/wax

I’ll add pics to the thread as they are completed.

I’m so greatful for this website as none of this would have been possible without all of the people and info on this website.
 
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Jeremiah

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Orang Ezazi

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it would be nice if you put some cost next to each task done.. so we can get a good idea what over all cost might be.. also where you get each part..
so we can have as a lead on where to when as such part may be needed...
keep me posted if you found a pair of cheap DynaFly YG-DF-14/23 impellers, nose cone and J-Max to buy (as I am searching for as such currently)
nice work so far....
wait till you see mine (will post video and images soon)
thanks
 

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Wow... its a shame he let the boat get in that condition.. all the work you are doing looks like u r bringing the boat back to life. Thise old mr1 motora are very reliable power plants as long as he took care of them. A fresh set of plugs is the key! Good luck.. u can find any info u need on this site!
 

Scott griffith

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U mite want to look into sending the computers off and let them change the injector inputs so that you don't have a problem with the injector staying open.
 

Jeremiah

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Yes, they run just fine. Except the replaced thermostat. Just needed a new battery.
 

Jeremiah

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U mite want to look into sending the computers off and let them change the injector inputs so that you don't have a problem with the injector staying open.
Do you have a link for that?
 

Scott griffith

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The name of the company is carmo electronics us in California. It's I think 75 for the to check it and then when they fix it they take that off the price I think the total price is 300 and they turn it around n abt 2 weeks and give a one year warranty if you search here I started. Tread on it
 

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congratulations! it looks great, thanks for posting, it's great to hear about these restoration projects!

Be careful with the #3 spark plug when you change it, it has a history of being seized and breaking off in the head,

and check that scupper!
 

Beachbummer

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Fantastic outcome with both engines running!!! Congratulations!
 

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