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Author:	Vista - Al [ Wed May 17, 2006 4:01 pm ]
Post subject:	Boat Projects
Many of you have already seen some of these, but I have done several projects on my boat. If you like to do boat projects, and if you have not seen mine, here is a list: Sundowner 225 - VHF Radio Installation Vista 268 - Tank Monitoring System Vista 268 - Chartplotter, DSC VHF Radio Install Vista 268 - Cockpit table, version 1 Vista 268 - Cockpit table, version 2 Vista 268 - Stereo, XM, Speaker Upgrades Vista 268 - Automatic Fire Extinguisher Installation Vista 268 - Fuel Vapor Detector Installation Vista 268 - Bennett Automatic Trim Tab Controller Install Vista 268 - Fuel Flow Meter Installation Vista 268 - DC Panel Meter Upgrade Vista 268 - Custom wood companionway entry steps Vista 268 - LCD Flat Screen TV Installation Vista 268 - Air Conditioner Installation (with electric heat option) Vista 268 - Windlass Installation Vista 268 - Storage cabinet door Vista 268 - Collection of under $100 projects All of the above projects were written by me, and done on my boat. Eleven of my projects appeared in Lakeland Boating Magazine from 2004 to 2006.

Author:	ifourwinns [ Wed May 17, 2006 10:06 pm ]
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unbelievable...i feel fairly useless at this point.

Author:	Cap'n Morgan [ Thu May 18, 2006 6:44 am ]
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ifourwin wrote: unbelievable...i feel fairly useless at this point. Join the club, I have seen Vista Al's work first hand, and it is top notch. I'm still scared to death to drill a hole just to mount a second fire extinguisher.

Author:	Vista - Al [ Thu May 18, 2006 2:06 pm ]
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Thanks for the kudos Cap'n.

Author:	248 Vista [ Fri May 19, 2006 12:04 pm ]
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Al Your projects and boat are an inspiration to all. I love the steps you made and the windlass install looks great. I have an 04 248 and would love those features. I also thought about doing a wood floor in the cabin as well. Do you have any suggestions for installing the flow meter in the dash . Mine has the fume detector in one hole in the center of the dash and extinguisher in the other. Not really sure were to place another gauge so it looks like it belongs there. Thanks

Author:	Vista - Al [ Sun May 21, 2006 11:46 am ]
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248 Vista I installed my vapor detector in the lower dash. I like the flow meter up top where I can see it easier. I got the boat out on Saturday; went out on Lake Michigan where it was af flat as a pancake. A bit chilly yet; air temp about 65 degrees, but with the front-half of the canvas up, it wasn't cold at all. Got the boat up to 38mph which with bottom-paint, is about all I can get out of it. Of course, that is plenty fast, because most days on Lake Michigan, I cannot go nearly that fast due to the wave conditions. At about 38MPH and 4800RPM, the boat was burning almost 24GPH (about 1.6 MPG for you math types). But at "normal" cruising speed of about 26 mph, I get just a tad over 2MPG (11.5 GPH). The fuel flow meter is sure a help.

Author:	248 Vista [ Sun May 21, 2006 3:17 pm ]
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Thanks for the good idea Al. Glad to here you got to go out. Been nothing but rain here forever it seems like. Hopefully we will get a good weekend coming soon.

Author:	rehborgnine [ Tue Jun 06, 2006 3:51 pm ]
Post subject:	Hey, want to install it on my boat!?
I am cheap when it comes to gas usage, I cruise easy and hate the WOT usage. How much did the thing run you and how hard was it to cut into the dash??

Author:	Vista - Al [ Tue Jun 06, 2006 5:42 pm ]
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The fuel meter was about $150, and the dash had a pop-out filler piece for the gauge.

Author:	jvalich [ Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:15 pm ]
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Here is my list. Not real long because Cindy insisted in buying the boat with everythng in place so we could just enjoy it. She can't understand very well that tinkering is a form of enjoyment..for me. 1. Installed wood miniblind behind the dinnette 2. Installed NAV3100 fuel system 3. Installed pergo flooing in the cabin 4. Replaced carpeted cabin steps with cherry steps This week, removal of the NAV3100 system and the installation of a Lowrance LMF-400 and two fuel flow probes and a NMEA2000 bus. The Navman system was damaged by the shop which resulted in the display shorting out. They picked up the tab for teh new system, I'll do the install so it meets my expectations. I'm working on the Admiral to let me purchase a new Lowrance NMEA2000 capable chartplotter. We will see...

Author:	Vista - Al [ Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:53 pm ]
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It never ends, John, and thats a good thing..... Half the reason for looking for a new boat is that I am pretty much done with 'improving' this one. Its therapeutic.

Author:	jvalich [ Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:41 pm ]
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I'm hoping to have the new Lowrance fuel transdusers and the LMF400 disply in Friday. I'm planning a weekend cruise to Sarasota Cay Saturday...it will be a fun time to test it.

Author:	Guinnydog [ Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:01 pm ]
Post subject:	Cabin heat
I run my boat in the salt water off the west coast of BC, so I just installed a San Juan FWC kit and now want to add cabin heat; planning on going with a Heater Craft kit. Did the Sundowner come with factory FWC and cabin heat ?? If so, where was the heater core mounted?? So far, I am thinking of mounting the aftermarket kit in the cuddy, port side, in behind the carpeted plywood box that hides the built in cooler. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

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