Skool's day from Hell

[Skools_Dual]

well the project 21 when she bites it hurts lol. well i'm the type that goes for perfection way to far many say, but i noticed that the tilt bushing was a little worn and i wanted it 100% right to sell and for me too, not that it was hurting anything but i was anal to it. well the day started out moved the V out the 21 in took the steering off the motor figured i could do this on the boat. big mistake. well the steering tube was stuck on one side so i got out the new one and checked it yeap it was right one for the motor as well so i cut beat and cused the one in the motor. after missing and hitting the transom not once but twice with a 3lb hammer and now needing to fix a gash in the transom the tube was still stuck. well took the motor off the boat finally got the tube out but not before getting the tilt section in a bind and busted the tilt trim pump section oh yeah fluid every where. now i'm pissed even more. so i go to the parts pile find my other midsection from a 1991 200 evinrude that i had completlely rebuild and was a brand new tilt section so i took it apart and then took the tilt section all of it even the mounting sides for the motor and swapped out. the 91 is a beefer one anyway so it's stronger but still i did all this for a $3.47 part wow i'm tired and the motor is still off the boat so i can repair my glass damage plus have to paint the evinrude section white to match the johnson. what a day from hell in 100* weather ugh ok i'll get pics later and pics of the repairs.

[Franco]

Sorry you had a crappy day, we still love ya though!

[Bygracealone]

Ohhhh man!!! So sorry Skools. Man, that sort of a thing happens to me a lot too. Trying to do something perfectly only to mess something else up and then have to do 10 times the work.

Hang in there bro. It's a good thing you have all those extra parts laying around. If that had happened to any of us, we'd be out labor and money.

[macojoe]

wow that sucks!! I hate when a simple thing goes to hell in a hand basket!

Tomorrow is a new day!!

By the way there is a knock on the door and he says he wants the boat now for CASH!! :-/

[Bygracealone]

dum dum dum dummmm.... what will he do? Will he take what's behind door number 1 (front door) or will he hope to find something better behind door number 2?

;D ;D ;D

[THEFERMANATOR]

dum dum dum dummmm.... *what will he do? *Will he take what's behind door number 1 (front door) or will he hope to find something better behind door number 2? *

;D ;D ;D
You may want to signal before you go to door number 2, they don't appreciate haveing that sprung on em :o ;D.

[msbhammer]

Well at least you got something done today. I was in bed and sick all day. Didnt go out in my V or work on the project V. Any offers on the 21 yet ??

[willy]

I thought you said you locked Lefty in the bedroom due to her surprise new haircut Hammer.
Ohhhhh never mind I get it ::)

Skools tough day brother, hope you have a easier one tommorow ;)

[msbhammer]

She ...ah... locked me in as well. :o

[Skools_Dual]

thanks guys i'm just glad the motor is back together with now alot of new parts lol

[chesapeake_dreamin]

Glad to see I'm not the only one! I feel your paine bro.

[randlemanboater2]

Hey Skools, whats the price on the 21? I have a buddy looking for a boat like that.

[Skools_Dual]

asking $9500 but any member can get it for what i have in it. $9000 cash may lower that thought lol.

[randlemanboater2]

I'll let him know.

[Skools_Dual]

here's pics guys

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Motors/MVC-036S-1.jpg

this is the doors i built for the 2 front storage areas.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-003S-13.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-004S-12.jpg

Here she is backed in the shop yesterday

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-002S-14.jpg

parts everywhere after yesterday

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-005S-12.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-007S-7.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-021S-5.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-020S-5.jpg

the bad trim section i replaced (bad only cause i messed it up *>:( )

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-006S-9.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-008S-9.jpg

the evinrude one i replaced it with and it's old midsection

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-009S-9.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-010S-9.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-011S-8.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-017S-6.jpg

what was stuck and caused all this

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-012S-8.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-013S-6.jpg

i had a couple more spares

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-018S-7.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-019S-6.jpg

now for the damage pics don't do it justice

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-014S-8.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-015S-8.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-016S-8.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-022S-4.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-023S-3.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-027S-1.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-028S-1.jpg

i cleaned and waxed the motor well since it's easy access now

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-024S-3.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-025S-3.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-026S-1.jpg

[msbhammer]

Well SKOOL, At least you didnt hit your digiatal camera with the Hammer. We would al be upset with no pics. From ya. ;D

[chesapeake_dreamin]

good point. I get shop envy every time I see those pics Is that an old phone booth in there?

[Blue_Runner]

Nice save brother...you know stuff like that is bound to happen sooner or later. Just the good old Lord making you pay a little for all of the good luck you normally have. 8)

[reelapeelin]

The only man never made a mistake was the one who never did anything...good recovery, Skools 8) ...

[Blue_Runner]

Bad things make good things possible.

I mean think about it - if everything in life were "good" and nothing bad, we wouldn't have anything to compare the "good" to - therefore everything would be the same and "good" would lose its value.

Kinda warped logic - I know :-/

[Skools_Dual]

yeah it's a NOS never installed NYC Bell phone booth

thanks guys i'm glad it worked out as it did i guess that way i can feel like i actually fixed a broken boat instead of rebuilding the whole darn thing lol

[Skools_Dual]

sanded and painted this afternoon

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-001S-12.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-002S-15.jpg

[msbhammer]

Come and sand and paint mine. ;D

[twistedparot]

hey dr. who...


if it aint broke, DONT FIX IT!