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The official "What did you do to your jet boat today" thread.

Master Blaster

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I only looked at my boat as I got something out of the shop. Need to install a new fire extinguisher and monoxide detector.
 

Farny

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I only looked at my boat as I got something out of the shop. Need to install a new fire extinguisher and monoxide detector.
What monoxide detector did you purchase? Was thinking about one as well
 

84rzv500r

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2004
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Fabbed up a new latch mechanism for my Glove box as there was only one place the wet sounds could go and offsetting it wouldn't hep SOOO...

out goes the OEM/Sierra Products unit and I nachined a couple of M16 stainless washers and added a stainless pull handle... works better than the Original LOL and doesn't interfere with the head unit...

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84rzv500r

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do we get a trophy for fillin factory holes in our boats? I filled the paddle speedo hole in the keel, the anchor light hole in the starboard gunnel, the original fuel vent hole in the port freeboard, the original electronics box mounting holes in the bulkhead and now the the nasty seat back fastener holes... it looks like someone punched them with a ball peen hammer...

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84rzv500r

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all filled.... just need to cuff off with the DA and then top coat them tomorrow morning :banghead:

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tdonoughue

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Because I'm very smart, I got one of those pullout racks (designed for a kitchen cabinet). Plan was to put the new battery boxes on it. Then I could just slide them forward to get to the batteries (and wouldn't need to do all of the building from starboard, etc.). Fit the battery boxes to a tee. However, when I got to the boat to install:
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Didn't quite fit. I could have moved that bundle of wires on the left... but that seemed very messy for something I will probably pull out about 1x year (if that). So, I just installed the battery boxes to the floor and called it a day:
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Ronnie

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Because I'm very smart, I got one of those pullout racks (designed for a kitchen cabinet). Plan was to put the new battery boxes on it. Then I could just slide them forward to get to the batteries (and wouldn't need to do all of the building from starboard, etc.). Fit the battery boxes to a tee. However, when I got to the boat to install:
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Didn't quite fit. I could have moved that bundle of wires on the left... but that seemed very messy for something I will probably pull out about 1x year (if that). So, I just installed the battery boxes to the floor and called it a day:
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You are probably better off with your final solution. I put my batteries on a tray with cabinet slides a few years back, they rusted out a few years later. When I installed a third battery, I ended up mounting them all on a plank and added bunk slides to the bottom so that it would move easier instead of getting caught on the carpet of the compartment. What a pita over the years but still much better than the oem location, pretty much in the middle of the compartment.
 

Ronnie

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all filled.... just need to cuff off with the DA and then top coat them tomorrow morning :banghead:
So no side or seat back cushions for the passengers in the bow? F them? Just wondering as I placed an order for new upholstery skins a few days ago. This includes a bunch of skins for cushions I don’t normally use, like the filler cushions and some swim deck cushions. Your post has me questioning my decision.
 

Coult45

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do we get a trophy for fillin factory holes in our boats? I filled the paddle speedo hole in the keel, the anchor light hole in the starboard gunnel, the original fuel vent hole in the port freeboard, the original electronics box mounting holes in the bulkhead and now the the nasty seat back fastener holes... it looks like someone punched them with a ball peen hammer...

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Looks like you're trying to make your boat into a hot tub!
 

84rzv500r

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So no side or seat back cushions for the passengers in the bow? F them? Just wondering as I placed an order for new upholstery skins a few days ago. This includes a bunch of skins for cushions I don’t normally use, like the filler cushions and some swim deck cushions. Your post has me questioning my decision.
in 6 years no one has used the front seats except to get in an out of the boat at the dock.... less maintenance... I have seating for 5 in the cockpit... almost always 1-2 people and occasionally 3-4, never had 5 in the boat... I considered sea deck but decided just plain ole nuttin was perfect LOL
 

84rzv500r

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Looks like you're trying to make your boat into a hot tub!
well no however I am giving serious consideration to a power striper pole... its all @Sotaly Tobers fault ...
 

Farny

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Because I'm very smart, I got one of those pullout racks (designed for a kitchen cabinet). Plan was to put the new battery boxes on it. Then I could just slide them forward to get to the batteries (and wouldn't need to do all of the building from starboard, etc.). Fit the battery boxes to a tee. However, when I got to the boat to install:
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Didn't quite fit. I could have moved that bundle of wires on the left... but that seemed very messy for something I will probably pull out about 1x year (if that). So, I just installed the battery boxes to the floor and called it a day:
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Points for the creative thinking though!!👍
 

Thermobrett

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Changed the oil and filter, lubricated the steering cable and changed the plugs. Productive day off the water. My friend sent me this photo from Gasparilla in Tampa a few minutes ago, asked when I’m heading that way… yeah right. I sent him the second pic back lol.
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84rzv500r

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Farny

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Going to try out the TV this year. Interested to see how they work for us.
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Possum

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Picked up a 19 AR240 a couple weeks ago. I've just been buying random stuff and waiting on warmer weather to take it out finally.

Spark plugs
Scupper valve
Spare tire cover
Trailer Guides
5/8 ball valves (to be able to tow)
4 person tube Airhead Great mable
Ropes
Recovery ropes
Trailer hub caps
Armaflex to seal up the engine hatch
Life jackets
Etc
 

84rzv500r

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got my Fuel pressure gauges installed and the pesky stbd fuel pressure regulator replaced... ran outta daylight... tidy up the work from yesterday & NEMA 2000 Install this morning... boating this afternoon...

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YoDaddy292

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Put on a wakeboard rack and mounted tower speakers. Only dreaming of the day we get to go out again 😞.A6BD78BC-B9BC-488A-8A50-9552DDF91AE8.jpeg
 
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