I have an outboard maintenance question for all the fine folks here. I’m running a 90hp Mariner 2 stroke 3 cylinder. I’m patiently waiting for carb kits and a thermostat kit to arrive so I can take everything apart and get everything running at peak efficiency. I am having a minor issue with...
Still sorting out minor issues: a faulty connector on my Livewell pump, additional support on my slightly flimsy front fishfinder mount, and learning that the motor does not actually charge the starting battery when I’m running 🤦♂️ But the payoff for all this work is obvious.
Actually I should add... back in March I finally got the last piece of carpet glued down and the last aluminum panel screwed in. I considered the carpet finally done, so I hopped out of the boat (it's parked in my backyard) and started clearing all the junk out to prep for some photos. I tossed...
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I wrestled with the decision of vinyl vs carpet for months before deciding. Eventually it came down to the installation process. Carpet has a ton of forgiveness on install. If you're a little short somewhere you can jam a piece in without it being super noticeable. Inside corners of hatches...
It’s been a while since an update, but there’s been lots of good progress as we progressed into the warmer temperatures of spring. I got the boat essentially finished in March in time to get the trailer inspected. I ran into troubles with a broken leaf spring and wonky trailer wiring, but that...
Carpet is done thank goodness, we’re on to re-assembly and a few small projects when I can do them in the shed or when the weather cooperates to work outside. The fire extinguisher cubby has been cleaned up and is looking fresh. I built a small aluminum step bracket to mount at the bow for the...
Your main helper is just a younger version of my main helper. Although all my helper has done so far is to poop in places that almost guarantees I step in it and transfer it directly to the new carpet. She’s much better at fishing than she is at helping.
I’m in a similar boat (pun intended) with mounting a Helix side view on the transom, that’s where I had it in the previous boat and it was fine at low speed but I lost signal around 15mph. I have to assume placement from the prop circle just helps with getting a clean signal but I’m definitely...
I’d like to say the carpet is completely done, but when throwing all the parts back in the boat I found a small section of old carpet that I missed. I thought the throttle assembly would cover it, I was wrong. But I can say it’s 99% done and I’ll get that last bit ripped out and replaced before...
Never heard of this stuff but I will definitely check it out. I tried undiluted isopropyl alcohol last night and it did nothing so I’ll definitely need something a little more specific to removing mold and mildew stains at this point.
Anyone have any suggestions for cleaning vinyl? I got my seats to about 90% but I’ve got some lingering mold/mildew stains I’d like to get out. I’ve used degreaser, upholstery cleaner, and a diluted bleach solution up to this point, I’ve been reading that isopropyl alcohol might work but isn’t...
And I’m super proud of myself for taking on a job I’ve never done before. Using the best advice I could get on YouTube, I popped the old trailer tire off the rim using a ratcheting strap annd floor jack, and got the new tire on. This was a 3 day process as I struggled with getting the bead set...