Chatt_Jetsetter
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New thread on the DIY sunshade is here:
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definitely not the trailer, bunks aren't even close. but maybe a lift? I don't think it was metal contact, surface is extremely smooth. no pits or gouging.My guess is that the bunks on either the trailer or lift weren't spaced properly, and the keel was scraping on some metal every time it was launched/landed.
Not sure if this counts but I found this today. Just picked up the boat from po last month and didn’t notice it from inspection. It’s all the way toward the rear of the keel. Boat is a 2017 242 lse. Any guesses on how it happened?
Ill get some better pictures and start a different thread so as to not take away from the intent of this one.Very difficult to tell with those pics, better lighting, and perhaps some additional pics from a touch further away (not so tight to the area, to get an idea of the whole situation) can help.
To my eye, it looks like an issue from beaching/grounding. Not sure exactly how, but that looks to be "rubbed raw". It wasn't a direct hit of something, as there's no gouging, and it seems like someone took some sandpaper to the area, which is why I came to the conclusion I did. I could be wrong, mebbe someone with more knowledge and better info/pics will help us help you.
Well, yeah, that's what happens when you pull the boat up on a rocky beach and let it sit all day. I have not seen it back that far, but that's what it looks like to me. Keel guard is your friend.Not sure if this counts but I found this today. Just picked up the boat from po last month and didn’t notice it from inspection. It’s all the way toward the rear of the keel. Boat is a 2017 242 lse. Any guesses on how it happened?
Looking forward to seeing the trolling motor...What is the reach on the prop once its installed?
Looking forward to seeing the trolling motor...What is the reach on the prop once its installed?
You take your pump or anything off? I have a scupper laying around I bought for my previous boat before finding out the PO had already replaced. Just never actually tightened down any of the clamps. LOL! How they didn't sink is beyond me.
Pulled the boat out of storage today to get her ready for summer. Got rid of the other stoltz roller that didn't fit for crap. I like this one better. I went with RP444 and RP325 for the ends. The 444 is definitely a little tight. If I don't like how tight it is I'll trim it down to fit.
I had the 3.5" ultimate roller. 446 and 444 are nearly the same. The 446 has less of a V than the 444. Otherwise they're the same dimensions.What was the other roller that you had? From the looks of it, my 446 would work for yours, but I don't know how it would fit between the ears of the winch post
Looks great! I'm the same way..I'm in the boat working on it more than out on the water. The neighbors get exhausted just watching me...going in and out. I really throw them off when I'm waxing the bottom. I have the same oil extractor, without the compressed air option. Hows that work? Also plastic covering is good idea..I lay down blankets and towels all over when I'm working..I cringe when I see tools or oil directly on SeaDek or carpets...Pulled the boat out of storage today to get her ready for summer. Got rid of the other stoltz roller that didn't fit for crap. I like this one better. I went with RP444 and RP325 for the ends. The 444 is definitely a little tight. If I don't like how tight it is I'll trim it down to fit. Also installed the shorelandr LED lights. After seeing people complain of them not working I was concerned. Mine worked perfectly fine out of the box. Whew! Also changed the oil. This oil only had 33 hours on it, but it's cheap insurance and I like working on this thing anyways. Part of me likes working on it more than using it. It's weird, I know. View attachment 147084View attachment 147085View attachment 147086View attachment 147087View attachment 147088View attachment 147089
Not the best picture...but the damage to the keel here was caused by scraping against the metal beam. It's perfectly smooth and flat.
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That looks like it’s from beaching. Maybe the leading damage is from the metal but the longer rearmost damage is too smooth to be from metal.Not the best picture...but the damage to the keel here was caused by scraping against the metal beam. It's perfectly smooth and flat.
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I buy that plastic sheeting in bulk for doing details. LOL! So I always have a bunch on hand. I also lay it down on the swim platform and tape it as I go in and out of the boat alot. I still take off my shoes. I love the compressor option. Hook it up, turn the valve and let it do its thing. I also use a bucket, and puppy pee pads underneath the oil filter. To make sure there's no chance I spill the oil in the bucket I also suck that out with the extractor. Take the puppy pee pad and wipe the bucket clean inside, and on to the next motor.Looks great! I'm the same way..I'm in the boat working on it more than out on the water. The neighbors get exhausted just watching me...going in and out. I really throw them off when I'm waxing the bottom. I have the same oil extractor, without the compressed air option. Hows that work? Also plastic covering is good idea..I lay down blankets and towels all over when I'm working..I cringe when I see tools or oil directly on SeaDek or carpets...