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Forum: Repairs 02-01-2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 263
Posted By Mikeyz
rigrite nets

We had the same thing in our 285 mako and it worked great. I found you a website that has nets made for boats. Might cost a little more but they look like the nets are very strong and should last a...
Forum: Repairs 01-31-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,938
Posted By Mikeyz
Getting parts together

I just wanted to let everyone know that if they need a lot of fiberglass woven roving. I found a company selling overstock rolls 60" wide and 120 yards for $125.00 + shipping. Very nice ebayer I...
Forum: Repairs 10-21-2010, 09:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,938
Posted By Mikeyz
Update

Hi guys,

Just wanted to say this I didn't give up on the boat. I have got to get my fence done and finish cleaning up the mess from the tree that took that lighting strike this summer. I hope...
Forum: Repairs 09-29-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By Mikeyz
Not sure if that motor has accelerator pumps on...

Not sure if that motor has accelerator pumps on the carbs or not. I had a jet ski with the same issues would idle all day but as soon as u hit the gas would die, but only under a load ( in the water...
Forum: Repairs 09-19-2010, 08:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,938
Posted By Mikeyz
I have not had a lot of time to work on the boat...

I have not had a lot of time to work on the boat lately so that’s why no new updates. I am lucky if I can run outside for an hour or two after work. I have been getting the transom ready I have taken...
Forum: Repairs 09-16-2010, 08:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 547
Posted By Mikeyz
I thought a sawzall and a hammer are required...

I thought a sawzall and a hammer are required tools for any Yamaha repairs. Great post and thanks for sharing the info.

Mike

:clap:
Forum: Repairs 09-07-2010, 05:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 758
Posted By Mikeyz
Pull the cap

I agree with Macojoe, It will be more work to pull the cap but a lot less fiberglass work. I just pulled mine off and was not that hard to do. ( see my post for pic's and how to ). Also can you get...
Forum: Repairs 09-04-2010, 02:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,160
Posted By Mikeyz
Plastic carbs, W.T.H. I hope you get it going. I...

Plastic carbs, W.T.H. I hope you get it going. I guess they did that to save some money maybe? I just don’t understand why they think that would last. I have never been a fan of using plastic parts...
Forum: Repairs 09-04-2010, 02:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,938
Posted By Mikeyz
Today me and fuel tank went a few rounds but late...

Today me and fuel tank went a few rounds but late in the 2nd it broke free. This fuel tank has been the biggest pain in the %%% to date. On a good note the fuel tank was the last thing to take out...
Forum: Repairs 08-26-2010, 04:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,938
Posted By Mikeyz
I think I am going to use Arjay 6011 for the...

I think I am going to use Arjay 6011 for the transom and I am going to build a form for the two back stringers and make one solid pour doing the transom and two back stringers up to the aft bulkhead...
Forum: Repairs 08-25-2010, 08:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,938
Posted By Mikeyz
l like the idea of less wood going back into the...

l like the idea of less wood going back into the boat. My only question would be will this make the boat heavy? I have been looking on this site and have seen a few post talking about the added...
Forum: Repairs 08-25-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,938
Posted By Mikeyz
nymack66 Thanks for in info, I have both...

nymack66

Thanks for in info, I have both companys on my list to contact for supplies. I am going to try and do the stringers one at a time so I will have the other to use for Measurements. I...
Forum: Repairs 08-21-2010, 08:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,938
Posted By Mikeyz
Foam is out

Well I got the foam out today, found a shovel to work the best just don't get to crazy with it. Looks like I will be replacing ALL the stringers as I found rot in all of them. I can't believe that...
Forum: Repairs 08-17-2010, 03:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,938
Posted By Mikeyz
shade Tree 101.

Find a big tree and hope for the best...
Today I pulled the top cap off the boat. It was not very hard to do and it took longer to setup everything then to get it off the boat. I did get so good...
Forum: Repairs 08-08-2010, 04:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,938
Posted By Mikeyz
Transom

spanishmak

I don't think you will need to pull the top cap if you are only going to fix the Transom. I am pulling mine so I can replace some stringers install new foam (old is full of water) and...
Forum: Repairs 08-07-2010, 09:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,938
Posted By Mikeyz
Fun Times

Well boat is on hold for a week or two. Last Sunday we had a bad storm and a 65ft tall oak tree was hit by lighting 20ft from my house. ( BOAT IS OK) The lighting jumped out of the tree and also hit...
Forum: Repairs 07-28-2010, 07:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,938
Posted By Mikeyz
I didn’t get to much done Sunday. However I did...

I didn’t get to much done Sunday. However I did get the console out and the floor cover for the fuel tank. I started to pull the foam out around the tank only to find the smell of gas. I guess I will...
Forum: Repairs 07-24-2010, 09:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,938
Posted By Mikeyz
Pulled the motor today

I pulled the motor off today to find a mess. I knew when I got it she needed a transom but I didn’t expect to find mashed potatoes for what once was a transom. I also found some stringer damage back...
Forum: Repairs 07-24-2010, 09:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,938
Posted By Mikeyz
One of the two happiest days of a boat owner ( day she came home )

A few pics of the day I picked up the boat
Forum: Repairs 07-24-2010, 09:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,938
Posted By Mikeyz
Project 2nd Chance… 1977 v-20 CC

Well, I wanted to wait for winter before I started this rebuild, But what hell it's not gonna fix itself. I picked up this boat on trade so don't have a lot into it (YET). I am planning to do a full...
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