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

[Nexus]

So today I (almost) completed my vhf radio install that I started in this post.
I used @kthrash's idea of using a speaker clamp to attach my antenna to my wake tower.

At first, I attached it to the diagonal pipe/tube of the wake tower:


The problem was that I couldn't screw in the Shakespear quick connect antenna since it was being interfered with by the OEM tower speaker mount (the silver block). I guess I could remove the mount, since I have no tower speakers, but then I'd be left with 3 holes to fill.

So instead I moved the mount to the rear tube (the front tube has a larger diameter):

As you can see in the picture I drilled a hole into the front tube and fed the antenna wire down it. I pulled it out where the tower speaker wiring came out (blue arrow):



Unfortunately, the hole/grommet will not fit the added thickness of the antenna wire, so I'll probably cut the grommet and seal the hole with silicone sealant (suggestions welcome). It's impossible to see from the angle (there weren't any very good angles) but I drilled a second hole in the tower base for the antenna wire as it wouldn't fit in the speaker hole.

*EDIT* After further review you can just bearly see where the hole for the antenna wire is (red arrow). The black on black (because I wrapped it in heat-shrink) makes it difficult. Also, that isn't actually the base, but the bottom of the tower arm (lower elbow?).

I then fed the wire down the tower base following the speaker wire and attaching it with zip-ties:


I didn't really like how it didn't really follow the speaker wire exactly so I decided to wrap them both in electrical tape together:


The final result:


I say I almost finished but although I was able to fish the wire down into the aft compartment, it still has to be fed to the front cockpit area where the radio is installed (in the "glove box"). I forgot to bring my fish tape with me (It's at least a 1-hour drive each way to the boat) so this last bit will have to wait. Frustrating because I was only 15 minutes away from finishing this @#$! install!

 

[anmut]

Moving because I had it on the wrong thread...

Lots of projects today.

Emailed the dealership to show him the bow damage from a 20 mile transport with the junk bow roller.
Replaced bulb tail lights with LEDs
Installed my painted trailer guides.
Hung the wakeboard rack.
Figured out the bimini
Installed battery tenders and charged the boat.

Questions:
Anyone have this battery box/cover in their boat? Debating taking it out.
Is my Bimini back together correctly? ?

 

[ZGhost]

Installed my new color matching Thrust Vector X. Can’t wait to try them out.

 

[jEt_jAk]

Changed spark plugs

 

[jEt_jAk]

Oil

 

[Tahoe CAL]

Finally got around to the ribbon delete and power filter install. Took 6 hours (!) -- 3 of which was trying to track down a thin walled socket for 2 nuts on the throttle housing (erg). But all in all not bad for a dude who hasn't so much as done an oil change since the early 90's.

Fired 'em up and all seems good. Can't wait to get on the water. Projects for the next 3 weeks: install Thrust Vector Wakes, altitude pitched impellers, new aluminum pissers, a keel guard, and some compound and wax before putting in the water memorial day (if the ramps are open with COVID).

Pics: before - during - one done - two done!

 

[Scottintexas]

Oil change with my daughter

 

[marcham]

10hr service. Got 3.5L of oil out using suction. Replaced 1 spark plug because of brown deposits. Looks like a fuel additive, but just want to rule out corrosion.

Lubed cables, tightened a bunch of clamps (including at fuel tank inlet).

Was able to flush properly using a larger diameter hose. Before, water wouldn't make it out of the pilot holes.

Was surprised that no spark plug tool was included in the tool kit ...

 

[JBehrens]

Finally got around to the ribbon delete and power filter install. Took 6 hours (!) -- 3 of which was trying to track down a thin walled socket for 2 nuts on the throttle housing (erg). But all in all not bad for a dude who hasn't so much as done an oil change since the early 90's.

Fired 'em up and all seems good. Can't wait to get on the water. Projects for the next 3 weeks: install Thrust Vector Wakes, altitude pitched impellers, new aluminum pissers, a keel guard, and some compound and wax before putting in the water memorial day (if the ramps are open with COVID).

Pics: before - during - one done - two done!

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Where did you get the filters from? Is that a kit?

 

[tdonoughue]

Replaced 1 spark plug because of brown deposits.

One? Why not all of them? Mostly curious. For myself, if I replace one they are all getting replaced while I am there... Avoids issues.

 

[Merlion]

Installed my new color matching Thrust Vector X. Can’t wait to try them out.

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You’re going ti love them. Installed mine a few months ago and the handling is incredible.

 

[Liveto99]

Moving because I had it on the wrong thread...

Lots of projects today.

Emailed the dealership to show him the bow damage from a 20 mile transport with the junk bow roller.
Replaced bulb tail lights with LEDs
Installed my painted trailer guides.
Hung the wakeboard rack.
Figured out the bimini
Installed battery tenders and charged the boat.

Questions:
Anyone have this battery box/cover in their boat? Debating taking it out.
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Battery cover is required one of the weird US Coast Guard rules otherwise they would not supply battery covers on all boats.
The bow Roller damage was probably and I would definitely tell them caused by their transport of the boat from the factory to the dealership not the 20 miles you drove it.
If you guys put what state you’re in we would know whether they drove the boat 1500 miles to deliver it to your dealer or not.

 

[zipper]

Questions:
Anyone have this battery box/cover in their boat? Debating taking it out.

No, older boat. Some sort of positive terminal cover is required. If you want to remove the cover, you will need to provide a terminal boot, cover, over the positive terminals to keep conductive objects in that compartment from making contact/shorting between pos/neg terminals of the battery. A box with a cover is best, but a battery on a tray with a red terminal boot covering the positive terminal connection is acceptable.

And no wingnuts on battery connections, use only hex nuts. That is also an ABYC regulation.

 

[Speedling]

No, older boat. Some sort of positive terminal cover is required. If you want to remove the cover, you will need to provide a terminal boot, cover, over the positive terminals to keep conductive objects in that compartment from making contact/shorting between pos/neg terminals of the battery. A box with a cover is best, but a battery on a tray with a red terminal boot covering the positive terminal connection is acceptable.

And no wingnuts on battery connections, use only hex nuts. That is also an ABYC regulation.

No wing nuts? I didn't know that one! I have nylon lock nuts but they are wing nuts so when i went to bahamas i was able to undo a battery or mess with cables if needed by hand. Tired of lugging the toolboxes on the boat!

 

[zipper]

No wing nuts? I didn't know that one! I have nylon lock nuts but they are wing nuts so when i went to bahamas i was able to undo a battery or mess with cables if needed by hand. Tired of lugging the toolboxes on the boat!

ABYC E-11...this one states wire nuts, I will find the wing nut part.

 

[zipper]

I can't find the ABYC reg., I am looking, but this surveyor, as well as others talk about not using wingnuts.

Marine Survey 101, pre-survey inspection

Wing Nuts Be Gone! - boats.com

If you've read any of my earlier posts you may be getting the idea that I'm kind of a nut for details. I am, and details can make the difference between trouble-free boating or a never ending string of surprises. Its your choice as to which way you prefer to go. Relative to battery installations...

www.boats.com

 

[Tahoe CAL]

Where did you get the filters from? Is that a kit?

Ordered from Riva Racing. There are several threads on here discussing Ribbon Delete process, etc. Below is what I went with BUT -- you need to order per your specific boat year/model. I called and spoke with them about it before I purchased. They were very helpful.

Quantity: 2
Item: RIVA VXR/VXS FX HO Power Filter Kit 2012-19 (RY13062)

Unit Price: $219.95
Total Price: $439.90
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Quantity: 2
Item: RIVA Yamaha 08-12 1.8L HO Intake Manifold Upgrade Kit
(RY12055-IMUK)

Unit Price: $39.95
Total Price: $79.90

 

[rkim808]

Aloha Gang, taking advantage of the bad Coronavirus situation and stay at home proclamation. Turning it into a positive and doing some work to the Yammy, got my Gel Coat repair done to the hull finally mahalo nui loa @Julian for taking care of me??. Also got my Push Button Start/Stop Ignition installed mahalo nui loa @Mainah??.

It works great. Just got my Lectrotab trimtabs I’m working on that next and finally my secondary bilge in the transom. So yup yup all kine things getting done. Everybody please Stay Safe.????

 

[anmut]

Battery cover is required one of the weird US Coast Guard rules otherwise they would not supply battery covers on all boats.
The bow Roller damage was probably and I would definitely tell them caused by their transport of the boat from the factory to the dealership not the 20 miles you drove it.
If you guys put what state you’re in we would know whether they drove the boat 1500 miles to deliver it to your dealer or not.

Thanks - looks like a newer design on the boats is to have the two batteries in a sunk in compartment. The 2019's we looked at didn't have that setup. Makes it a bit weird to add a third battery, but whatever. Batteries both have bolts on them and boots on the positive terminals.
buff it out and swap the roller out with something softer when I take it in for my 10 hours at no charge. Pretty nice.

 

[anmut]

I can't find the ABYC reg., I am looking, but this surveyor, as well as others talk about not using wingnuts.

Marine Survey 101, pre-survey inspection

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Wing Nuts Be Gone! - boats.com

If you've read any of my earlier posts you may be getting the idea that I'm kind of a nut for details. I am, and details can make the difference between trouble-free boating or a never ending string of surprises. Its your choice as to which way you prefer to go. Relative to battery installations...

www.boats.com

Speaking of adding locking washers to your battery terminals, which is something i've never seen before, has anyone ever spaced out the all the different multiple connectors that go on a single post with some flat washers? It always bothers me how much those rings get crimped own on each other. Not sure if there's a reason not to do it - would it impeded the connection somehow?