Odds/Ends

[msbhammer]

Looking pretty crappy here.

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Oh no, what did I get myself into.

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Ok, was it measure once and cut twice or measure twice and cut once. Feels like I'm hanging wall paper again and I hate wall paper. *>:(

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Thank god for Lisa, or I would be looking for a new windshield. Almost punched out the windshield. Just not enough hands to get it in straight. Well this is the best I can do.

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DONE:
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[macojoe]

You can fill with Formula 27 then sand smooth, then recover, Or I would cover with Starboard? Up to you.

If you need small Starboard for things like that try your boat yard, I got a piece for my dash 1/4" for $10 out of there scrap pile.

[macojoe]

Sorry, the last 2 pic's were slow to show and I posted with out seeing them.

Looks like you did a great job!! Whats the paper you used??

[msbhammer]

Wanted to cover over with starboard or a piece of stained wood. But this is what I decided to do for now.
$7.00 at the Home Depot store for the covering, compared to 40 or 50 bucks for starboard.
I'll let the next owner worry about it. *;D

[randlemanboater]

Looks good to me, if the Captain says its ok, then its ok.

The new owner?

[macojoe]

looks just fine!! For you or the next owner!!

[msbhammer]

Exterior shelving mat I guess you call it. Airslot turned me on to it. Got it at Home Depot for just a few bucks.
You can still see some of the old holes, but for now it will have to do. Used 3m spray so I know it will stick. It comes with a sticky back, but I beefed it up some.
I'm just glad Lisa was there, short on patience when it comes to wall paper. ;D

[msbhammer]

Next owner, for when the day ever comes that I sell my baby. ;)

Waiting for warmer weather to repaint the bow and reinstall the hatch slides.

Still have like 10 feet of this black sticky mat left over, if anybody needs it, I'll ship it out to ya. ;)

[msbhammer]

Tryed to make it an all day thing, but its done. That means I gotta start the wash, do the dishes and god knows what else for Lisa. Maybe even do lubercated perverted things to her. I'm in Hell now. :-X

[Airslot]

The only problem with starboard is that I like to lay things up there and have them stay put. Nothing stays put on starboard ;) I used sheld liner from the kitchen center at walmart...but I filled my extra holes first ;D

[msbhammer]

Airslot, that 3m spray glue is great stuff, just makes it harder to getter done. Less movement with the spray glue. Plan on using two of the covered holes for a mounted fan and a cd player I hope in the summer. Will make the wifey happy. ;D

[Stillrunning]

Looks good. I had that stuff on my CC and luckly when I removed it the glass was in good shape. I decided not to put anything back on. My question to you is. If it only cost 7.00 won't it cost that much to mail it to someone?LOL

[msbhammer]

Yeah it would. Just trying to be a loyal member here. ;D
Sent out a tilt trim switch for free before for free. Thought I was being nice. Took forever to even get a Thank you. >:( ;D :P

[Pipe_Dream]

Hammer, you've got the exact windshield supports I need!

[Mulv80]

Whats Hammer keep in that cuddy that needs a lock ???

[Airslot]

He's got a sex swing in there I think ;D

[msbhammer]

Busted. AIRSLOT guessed right. Swings really good on those bumpy days. ;D

[Mulv80]

I found them...

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[macojoe]

Yeah it would. Just trying to be a loyal member here. Grin
Sent out a tilt trim switch for free before for free. Thought I was being nice. Took forever to even get a Thank you. Angry Grin

I never got mine, Thank You :'(

[msbhammer]

But I tried. :-*

[lumberslinger178]

his glock

[frayed_knot]

Whats Hammer keep in that cuddy that needs a lock ???
I'm thinking all of the wifey's missing panties are in there. He don't want her to have them.

[macojoe]

I'm thinking all of the wifey's missing panties are in there. He don't want her to have them.

He wants her to were them alright!! Just not when he is at work and she is playing house with willy!! ;)

[randlemanboater]

Hammer, just be glad you didn't have two layers of vinyl tiles glued to your dash like I have.

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[msbhammer]

What the HELL is that!!!. You got a swell boat Randleman, but the italian marble look needs to go. If you want that vinly I picked up, I'll mail it off to ya. ;D

[randlemanboater]

What the HELL is that!!!. You got a swell boat Randleman, but the italian marble look needs to go. If you want that vinly I picked up, I'll mail it off to ya. *;D


Like I said before, the guy who had the boat before was no mariner. But I guess he tried.

If you want to send it, I'll take it. ;D

[reelapeelin]

Have ya tried any Goo Gone on that?...

[Blue_Runner]

OH MAN that is FUNNY RANDLEMAN!

Hammer, lookin good man - keep those pics rolling *;)

Seeing that windsheild support reminds me - I've got some work to do. Gotta replace those pups. Last owner had 2 on each side - cheap kind. Well one broke and I'm just waiting on one of my first, no, "second mates" to put his weight on it and break my whole windsheild off!!

::)

[msbhammer]

Blue, is that on the v20 or 21 that needs new supports.

[randlemanboater]

Have ya tried any Goo Gone on that?...

I haven't gotten to that yet, it is down the list a ways.

[bradford]

Maybe we could start a "World's Stupidest Boat Mods" thread, you think you got it bad until you see what someone else gets to fix!

[msbhammer]

Randleman, I sent that package out to ya today in the mail. Might take 3 days to reach ya though. ;D

[randlemanboater]

Randleman, I sent that package out to ya today in the mail. Might take 3 days to reach ya though. *;D


Thanks Brother. *I've been taking advantage of my extra days off (staying home w/ sick kid), making headway on the todo list so I might need that stuff soon. :D

[msbhammer]

Went out and had some new cables made today. Shocked by the price of copper because of the war and all. They wanted 51 bucks for the cables, used the city of Lewes discount *;D and paid only 25 bucks. The old cables were on the boat when I got her. Looked like they were from some old Chevy pick up. *;D ;D ;D
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[randlemanboater]

Hey!!!! Those are my battery cables off of my old Cheby PU!!!!!

[msbhammer]

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[reelapeelin]

Hey!!!! Those are my battery cables off of my old Cheby PU!!!!!



...and the new ones came offa my boat...gotta go check :D ...

[msbhammer]

Replaced my rectifier today. Didnt do anything differnt.
Had my Mecr. manual out as well. Doesnt tell you what to look for if you have to many volts. Maybe nothing is wrong at all. I just never noticed my volt guage go so high before. My this is supose to do this ? I have no ideas here.

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My tac and volt guage was the engine is at idle. Figured it should be at 12 volts, but its a bit to high maybe ??
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Replaced my old battery cables. Not a big deal, but with my screwed up neck and pinched nerve, it was a pain.

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Motor runs fine, but no tilt still. *:-/
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Hey AIRSLOT, notice that my solinoids are located on the port side with this homemade bracket.

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One thing I did learn from reading my Merc manual is that when checking the solinoids, it states that if you hear a clicking noise from each of te solinoids, it indicates that they are working. I hear the clicking so now fearing I gotta yank the DAMM trim motor that I wasnt hoping to do. :-[
BigShrimp is sending me some good used solinoids and I'm gonna replace them and see what happens. If that fails. Off comes the engine bracket and a search on E-Bay for a trim motor and a price that I can afford. The only thing I worry about is disconnecting the steering arm again. When I played with the steering last season, I broke the big nut to the steering tube. *:-X

[spareparts]

clicking selenoids only indicate the selenoid is getting a voltage input from the switch, it still may not be making contact over the primary poles, get a test light and check it before you start pulling the trim mototr off

[msbhammer]

Was kinda hoping that Randleman would be feeling a bit guilty with that extra Merc lying around and it would show up in the morning at my door step. ;D

[Skools Out]

your voltage better be above 12 or it won't charge you can't charge a 12 volt battery with 12 volt. it takes at least 12.5 to 13 to charge so you are fine.

[randlemanboater]

Was kinda hoping that Randleman would be feeling a bit guilty with that extra Merc lying around and it would show up in the morning at my door step. ;D

I do feel guilty, but not about having a spare motor, sorry HAMMER.

Hey, did you get those higher voltage readings after you put on the new cables?

If so its probably because the electricity can actually flow through the wires instead of getting used up by those old wires.

[Airslot]

Man, I hope I'm wrong, but I think you have too many volts. If you have over 14 at idle, whats it gonna be when you spin her up to 4g's?

As for the solenoids, that the darndest thing I've seen today. Never seen them mounted there, but I don't claim to have seen them all. Find the wiring harness on the T&T pump. Is it 2 or 3 wires. If its 3, make sure that its grounded well, the third wire will be ground. You gonna try and jump it or not ;D

Good luck Hammer, with the motor, the neck, and Lisa...tell her not to be so hard on an old man ;D

[msbhammer]

Volts stayed the same with the old cables. She goes above 16 volts when floored. :-/
Might have to send her out and see if there is a problem.
That will bite the wallet big time. Dont want an electrical melt down. :-/

[msbhammer]

Looking for tilt trim motors on E-Bay. Whats the deal with motors that take "OILDYNE PUMP". I do have a place to put fluid in. Is that it ???

[Airslot]

There were two makes of pumps, prestolite was the other. Do you have a multi-meter? Do you have that manual yet? How about a test light? Once you have those three things it won't be that hard to trace all these problems out. No since taking it to the wrench yet, unless he needs help with a parking ticket or sumpin ;D

[spareparts]

have you put a voltmeter on teh battery to check what your voltmeter on the dash is reading, I see brand new gauges every day that aren't close to being accurate, Also seen guages that you could depend on start reading wrong for no reason

[Stinky_Hooker]

Lookin good Hammah!!!


BUT, How bout some pics of Lisa's toes?? ;D

[msbhammer]

STINK, you just missed her. Off to Rehab. Not for the wrist, but for sex, she's always wanting it. Think she's trying to kill me and take the boat for herself. LOL. ;D

Going outside with hammer and wire to jump the trim motor. The hammer is for something to through if I loose my patience. >:(
Gonna see if I can borrow a volt meter and light from the boat yard.

[msbhammer]

Ok, I jumped the solinoids as you guys said, also hit the trim motor with a hammer and now she's working fine.
:-/ ;D
Put on a volt meter, she is at 13 volts when at idle and at 15 at full power. She's A-OK. I think as someone posted, my "new" volt guage is slightly off.

So I guess everything is OK. I guess I should still find a used tilit trim motor. SHRIMP has a few, so I'll still grab one if he has one to offer.

[Airslot]

So, you feel like you just saved a whole bunch o' money, good for you Hammer ;D

[msbhammer]

Almost bought this today off of E-BAy for $150.00. Not a bad price. Plus $35.00 for shipping. Until you guys helped me get my old one working again. *;)

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[randlemanboater]

Its always amazing how things work better when beaten with a hammer, Hammer. ;D

[msbhammer]

Never leave home without my Hammer. ;D