[chackett]

Hi All,

I thought I would give an update on this boat. I spent most of the winter last winter working on the motor. I was able to work through all the water in the fuel problems as well as a bunch of other things. Here's what I've done so far:

1. Replaced fuel lines under the cowling (several broken or rotten)
2. Resealed all the holes in the floor (like where the leaning post is screwed in)
3. Removed, cleaned and resealed the sending unit (BTW, in another thread I was asking about the gas tank. Must be a replacement, because it's definitely plastic, and seems fine now).
4. Replaced the deck-fill
5. Replaced the fuel vent with a "splash proof" type vent.
6. Removed, cleaned and rebuilt the carbs on the '86 Suzuki DT200
7. Replaced the plugs multiple times :)
8. Removed the old steering cable and replaced with teleflex cable and installed a new no feedback helm unit.

The boat and motor has been really strong since about mid-way through last season. I've been out just about every week this summer (maybe 10 times) and everything has been very solid.

Now I'm on to doing some cosmetic stuff like replacing broken hatches, doing some gelcoat repairs, maybe painting / sealing the floor. There are lots of spider web type cracking. Nothing structural, but just cosmetic.

Anyway, just thought I would give an update. really been enjoying the boat.

Chris