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I did something similar yesterday based on your picture. I cut a piece of 16g aluminum 9” long and drilled to holes 7 1/4” on centers then went from bolt to bolt and tightened down with 2 nuts to the existing bolts. I then screwed a Johnson 1100 gph pump to the aluminum. I’m running the 1 1/8 hose out similar to yours.This may also be of interest:
https://jetboaters.net/threads/show-us-what-you-see.4515/page-195#post-229970
Here is something new I've learned about the boat, few days ago while installing a backup bilge pump:
Those support plates/pieces at the bottom of the stern/bilge - that I assumed were plywood embedded in fiberglass - actually are ALUMINUM - NOT WOOD!
That discovery made me very happy about my boat, albeit made the job more complicated, lol.
Also explains abundance of mysterious aluminum shavings in those new bilges...
But overall - not bad! Bravo Yamaha - those new hulls are really "no wood".
And here is the pump - installed:
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@robert843 - this should be helpfulI did something similar yesterday based on your picture. I cut a piece of 16g aluminum 9” long and drilled to holes 7 1/4” on centers then went from bolt to bolt and tightened down with 2 nuts to the existing bolts. I then screwed a Johnson 1100 gph pump to the aluminum. I’m running the 1 1/8 hose out similar to yours.
Thanks for the idea,
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I have debated even taking this another way. Similar to @Hector idea get a base drill a hole large enough in the base to go over one of those bolts on the pump housing and bolt it right on to there but that maybe more work then its worth.
Hey, i am planning to go next year, with 19 ' as well !I may have room for you to ride with me... So far I’m solo.
No need to swap antennas many will be using 8 footers.I dont think range is going to be a problem for me. 8ft 6dbi gain mounted high on the tower on a Shakespeare quick cinnect base. I think I'm going to pick up a 4ft antenna for once we get to bimini. View attachment 71100
I hear youNo need to swap antennas many will be using 8 footers.
Here is a pic of finished productI have debated even taking this another way. Similar to @Hector idea get a base drill a hole large enough in the base to go over one of those bolts on the pump housing and bolt it right on to there but that maybe more work then its worth.
Yup....no need swap antennas when you get there....first of all you don't want to have to take it off, 2nd - having max range is never a problem! Here is my boat from last yearI don't think range is going to be a problem for me. 8ft 6dbi gain mounted high on the tower on a Shakespeare quick connect base. I think I'm going to pick up a 4ft antenna for once we get to bimini. View attachment 71100
Not when you cross on your own! Barefoot Island was happy we had it!Its a compensation antenna...
Its a compensation antenna...
Big antennas compensate for our small boats.Not when you cross on your own! Barefoot Island was happy we had it!
My brother is the fisherman....he brought a ton of stuff with us as it was just the two of us! I'm more of a sit on the boat with a cold beverage kind of guy.....if there is some fishing too...cool! LOL@Julian I see you have a couple rods on your boat. I'm an avid fishermen in the gulf and local lakes and rivers in GA. I have a wide variety of fishing gear but would like to keep it simple. What would you suggest I bring as far as rod and reels and baits.
This will help.@Julian I see you have a couple rods on your boat. I'm an avid fishermen in the gulf and local lakes and rivers in GA. I have a wide variety of fishing gear but would like to keep it simple. What would you suggest I bring as far as rod and reels and baits.