Weldbilt 1752 build (Finally complete)

[mbweimar]

Well, it's been almost 3 weeks since I dropped the boat off at the marina to have it rigged. I've made zero progress due to my debit card being stolen. Almost a month without it means I can't order parts online. So this weekend when I get my new debit card I'll be ordering my seats, seat posts, trolling motor, GPS/FF, and some PVC guide posts for my trailer. Everyone keep your fingers crossed. I don't think I can wait another week for this boat. I'm ready to get my hands dirty!!!

 

[ked_man]

no good on the lost debit card, hopefully the bank was good to you on fighting the charges.

Have you gotten the boat back from the marina with the motor on it yet?

 

[mbweimar]

The bank was really good about reimbursing me. Its been almost a month and I still don't have a debit card. But I'll be getting that tomorrow.

Also going to pick up the boat in the morning. All it will need to run is a gas tank and a battery.

 

[mbweimar]

OK fellas, I got the boat back today. Got a chance to run it before I handed over the cash for the rigging. At 5200 RPM I got 31 MPH out of her. This was just me in the boat, plus a battery and 6 gallons of fuel.Pitch on that prop was 15. Went to a 13 and got 6150 RPM at about 29 MPH. It was a little more windy on the second run, so I went back to the 15 pitch.

I settled on two 6 gallon tanks instead of one 12 gallon to balance the weight better. I'm not sure what kind of economy to expect out of this engine, so I may not need the other tank. Also got a Yeti 65 from Academy today. It will go in front of the console. I passed up the Tie down kit made my Yeti. $49 for a couple of straps and and brackets? No sir...I can make my own out of aluminum flat stock from Home Depot. I'll also make my own lock bracket. I snapped a quick pic of it on my phone so I can make one at the shop. Went to West Marine today and got some 40" LED lit guide posts, black PVC rod holders for the side of the console, and some safety stuff. Everything after that will be my favorite part...electrical. He he he...

 

[Country Dave]

Looks great,
Bro that ant bad for a 40 HP on a 1752. Good job. =D>

 

[Zum]

Nice set up,that size etec can handle a lot of weight and still swing a bigger prop.
Maybe this was already mentioned but your bunks seem alittle short.It would be nice if they reached the end of your boat and people are going to mention a transom saver also.

 

[Pweisbrod]

You won't need the second tank. My etec went literally 70 miles on 4 gallons. Windy conditions. Near wot, but not quite there.

 

[mbweimar]

I was going to ask about a transom saver. Don't know if I can make it work now because of the clearance light I mounted on the trailer.

 

[Zum]

They make different model,some come out straight a foot or more then go up.

I think you'll find most people will say you should have/use one,especially seeing that your bunks don't carry on to the back of your boat.
I don't want to be a hypocrite so I have to say I don't use one,although my bunks carry the weight of my boat and my motors a lot lighter(30hp old 2stroke).

 

[mbweimar]

Since theboat was rigged I noticed the tounge was way too light. I'll move the winch forward some more and see how close I can get.

 

[Country Dave]

Since theboat was rigged I noticed the tounge was way too light. I'll move the winch forward some more and see how close I can get.

Move the axel back 6 inches.

 

[mbweimar]

Dave, I would if they weren't torsion axles lol.

 

[WildCard07]

From the looks of it you have plenty of room to move the boat forward. That would get your bunks to the back of the boat as well.

 

[ked_man]

Looking very good!!!

With the throttle control, do you have to work the tilt/trim with your pinky? Is there any way of turning that around? Kinda looks goofy, but I've never driven a cc boat and didn't know if that how it is normally.

 

[Country Dave]

Dave, I would if they weren't torsion axles lol.

Get the torch out............ :LOL2:

 

[mbweimar]

Last night I got the guide posts on. Ran the wires down through the angle piece that bolts to the frame. Also managed to move the boat up on the trailer. Haven't hooked it up to the truck, but I think it'll work. Just a few inches hang off the end of the bunks in the back.

 

[Zum]

If you know the weight of your boat/motor and trailer,you can take a scale(bathroom) and get your tongue weight.
Tongue weight is normally somewhere around 10-15% of the total weight of what you towing.
Normally do it on level ground,put the scale on a cinder block and read it...google tongue weight for other ways of doing it.
Your boat will tow better if it's in that percentage range and you might be able to pull your boat up some more to get it all on the bunks.

I know led's don't draw much current but I see them lit up...what are you using for a power source?

 

[mbweimar]

I also need some advice on how to mount my Yeti 65 in front of the console. I'm leaning towards this orientation. I can get to the latches easily and still makes enough room for the passengers feet.

The only other way I can think of is this, and I'm not too fond of the space between the cooler and console.

 

[Badbagger]

**** looking great Miles =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

 

[mbweimar]

Zum, in the last pics I had the trailer harness connected to an 18v drill battery.

So tonight I stayed at the shop after work for a couple hours. I decided to buy a cam lock for the front storage compartment since I'll have two batteries mounted up there.

I wanted to be sure this lock cylinder never leaked lol

Upon inspection I. Noticed this compartment was NOT water tight.

5 tubes of silicone later...

I went ahead and sealed up the console too. I'm planning on enclosing it with some sort of door.

The guys at the marina used some ugly white starboard or something to cover their hole. I made a new one out of black ABS to allow for more cables/wiring to be run.

That's all for tonight...Weimar out.