What did you do to your boat today?

[RNYCLV]

Looked at it sitting in the rain waiting for a sunny day

 

[Ajdouts]

Looked at it sitting in the rain waiting for a sunny day

Me too. This weather sucks right now. I'm getting depressed. Come on summer!

 

[RNYCLV]

I hear you

 

[Babin Farms]

Removed the damaged keel guard, cleaned up the adhesive & prepping for installation of new one
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Also replacing the wheel bearings on the trailer. Back side of 2 wheels had grease all over them so that told me the seals were letting water in & letting grease out. Cheap enough to just replace all the bearings & seals & not have to worry about them once done.

 

[Skin6061]

Made a mount to move the Garmin fish finder screen. Forgot to get a pic of it installed. But the mount goes under the windshield and put the screen just above the dash on the left side of the console. Also took the vhf antenna that the previous owner had, drilled two holes in it and made it a flag pole. I have no need for a vhf antenna in Kansas and after trying to sell it and no interest. A flag pole it became. Also tuned the amps for the stereo. Oh and got a new puppy just in time for lake season. His name is Bruno and he is a border collie

 

[drewkaree]

Removed the damaged keel guard, cleaned up the adhesive & prepping for installation of new one

Looking at your leftover adhesive pic, I'm wondering if that's similar to butyl adhesive. Not sure if you're familiar with the stuff, I wasn't until this past weekend, but it sticks like a mofo, and it's SUPER difficult to remove without the right method and supplies. Might be worth trying, if you haven't already tackled this. Obviously, the steel scrubbing pad might not be the best, but that can be swapped out for something less damaging, perhaps just a towel like in the second video. Dunno, just throwing it out there in case it's useful.

 

[Babin Farms]

Looking at your leftover adhesive pic, I'm wondering if that's similar to butyl adhesive. Not sure if you're familiar with the stuff, I wasn't until this past weekend, but it sticks like a mofo, and it's SUPER difficult to remove without the right method and supplies. Might be worth trying, if you haven't already tackled this. Obviously, the steel scrubbing pad might not be the best, but that can be swapped out for something less damaging, perhaps just a towel like in the second video. Dunno, just throwing it out there in case it's useful.

Cutting right down the middle of the keel guard with a razor made removing it so much easier then trying to remove it in one piece. The adhesive wasn’t too bad. Used a metal razor scraper to get a majority off. Just made sure to not get into the gel coat too bad, seeing it had to be scuffed up good to install I seen no problem with some scratches from a razor. After the razor I used an eraser wheel on a drill and got the remainder of the adhesive off. Overall it took me maybe an hour to do this job.

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

I've got a 21ft 210 FSH... how long a keel guard you guys using?

 

[bamajer]

I filled mine up with gas... That was enough spending on the boat for a few weeks!

 

[Mesa50]

In case anyone is wondering, I installed iridium plugs towards the end of the season last year. They seemed great for the first few outings, but after only few trips, the engines were difficult to start when hot. I installed OEM LFR6A’s a couple of weeks ago, and now it’s perfect. I didn’t even get 20 hours out of the iridium plugs, so I wouldn’t suggest them unless nothing else is available.

 

[PEARCE]

Cranked up the tunes while enjoying a cold one in my boat garage/mancave. Gonna hook up the battery charger and hope to take her out at some point this weekend.

 

[Mandiime]

Installed the wake wedge from Gantlin. This was very easy... Because I installed the wedge I removed my Thrust Vectors and installed Cobras.

Then I installed Ridesteady GPS speed controller. After being rained on and forced to take a break, it took me about 7 hours. All done today.

 

[sunbyrned]

Installed the wake wedge from Gantlin. This was very easy... Because I installed the wedge I removed my Thrust Vectors and installed Cobras.

Then I installed Ridesteady GPS speed controller. After being rained on and forced to take a break, it took me about 7 hours. All done today.

I have found mounting the wedge on before launching will save you a lot of hassle rather than trying to install it in the water. You can lose it in the water too if you’re not careful.

 

[Mandiime]

I have found mounting the wedge on before launching will save you a lot of hassle rather than trying to install it in the water. You can lose it in the water too if you’re not careful.

It would be easier for sure. I have goofy and reg riders.. i have to swap it in the water at some point

 

[J-RAD]

Installed the wake wedge from Gantlin. This was very easy... Because I installed the wedge I removed my Thrust Vectors and installed Cobras.

Then I installed Ridesteady GPS speed controller. After being rained on and forced to take a break, it took me about 7 hours. All done today.

Approved✅️
Have a great time out there! Maybe tie the thing off or make a leash to attach during your transition.

 

[84rzv500r]

ditched all the 20 year old marine carpet in my storage spaces and refurbed my bulkheads in the consoles and added a little floaty foam to make them better, also put a 2005 vintage NOS Bimini canvas on... the one that ripped was the original that I resewed a couple times.... the material was so thin it just fell apart... oh and a couple of pictures from last nights cruise...

 

[yall_mahaw]

Installed the wake wedge from Gantlin. This was very easy... Because I installed the wedge I removed my Thrust Vectors and installed Cobras.

Then I installed Ridesteady GPS speed controller. After being rained on and forced to take a break, it took me about 7 hours. All done today.

@Mandiime Just an FYI, I believe that you have the small inner fins installed incorrectly. The button head should be on the inside and the nut on the outside to ensure reverse bucket clearance. Otherwise, looking good, that is a lot to tackle in a single day!

 

[Mandiime]

@Mandiime Just an FYI, I believe that you have the small inner fins installed incorrectly. The button head should be on the inside and the nut on the outside to ensure reverse bucket clearance. Otherwise, looking good, that is a lot to tackle in a single day!

Good looking out. I will switch that today. Thank you

 

[Dixemon]

Installed the wake wedge from Gantlin. This was very easy... Because I installed the wedge I removed my Thrust Vectors and installed Cobras.

Then I installed Ridesteady GPS speed controller. After being rained on and forced to take a break, it took me about 7 hours. All done today.

Would love to hear your constructive comparison on the two different stabilizer fins.

 

[Mandiime]

Would love to hear your constructive comparison on the two different stabilizer fins.

Absolutely, I really loved the way the Thrust Vectors made the boat handle. I'm headed out this weekend. I'll do a short write up for you to go over the difference if any.