This may be a little early to start this thread but while the season is fresh in our minds is probably the best time to ponder any changes/improvements, maintenance or "fixes" we want to make. I started making a list on post-it notes on the corner of my desk and then thought this would be a better spot to record my list for easy referral later. It seems our boating season has all but come to an end (unfortunately
) my boat is in the garage and I don't foresee it going back in but for maybe an afternoon run on a nice Sunday since we have plans to travel for birthdays and the Canadian Thanksgiving coming up.
I have two lists one is for the boat and the other is for the trailer. I think I will have my boat shrink wrapped this year so I can leave it in the garage most of the time but pull it out if I want to work on a larger project in the garage. Since it will be shrink wrapped, I will probably just start assembling all the required components for the project list and will get started in the Spring with the actual installs.
The Boat list includes:
-Winterize (properly this year!!!!)
-Change radio head unit so it will accept MP3 player.
-install LED lights in courtesy lights, below gunwales and in engine compartment
-build custom thru hull exhaust
-have the gel coat repaired in several spots
-install rope light below swim platform (night swimming) and along crevice above it (for night boarding)
-rewire my fridge so when the battery switch is off it is also off
-change drink holders to stainless (mine (white) are all off colour)
-remedy my stiff throttle/shifter issue
-Oil change for motor and drive
-Pull drive and check u-joints/bellows
-re-wire my ACP (it got disconnected when I switched around my battery locations)
-replace float switch on my bilge pump
-install a second bilge pump with auto switch as backup
-add additional cleats along sides of boat for better fender placement
-Replace all the plastic hardware on the bimini top with metal type.
-Fix the door of radio enclosure (cracked)
-Fix door of glove box cooler (screws have pulled out)
-Replace the crushed clamshell vent on the nose of the boat where the bow roller has crushed it.
-New 4" numbers (I don't like the size or placement of my current 3" ones)
-Seal docking lights to hull (leftover from last years list)
-Add an additional handle to the rear for people to grab when climbing up the ladder.
-Add a 30 Amp stainless shore power plug in the location where the fuel filler was.
-Add 3 bank battery charger and wire it to the shore power plug
-insulate the rear compartment hatch that we keep drinks in so the ice will last longer
-Add some isolators below the trim pump and top up the fluid
-have carpet cleaned
-Replace the front facing on the fridge and re-install the handle
-Add gas shocks to the rear hatches (4) to protect the hinges
-Add a transom mounted trim switch
-Buy or build a table for cockpit and install a mount in the bow
-Make something to mount my propane BBQ on the swimplatform
-Add some shelves in the helm storage so we can keep dry things up higher out of the possible accumulating water.
-Remove the bags from the fender holder and silicone them shut since they won't accept my 8" ones.
-Look at maybe adding an access door in front of the head partition and behind the bow seat back
-Wash and wax boat
-clean covers and re-seal.
The Trailer list includes:
- Fix the damage to the starboard side front fender mount (damaged when I bought it)
-Change fenders to checker plate aluminum ones
-build new carpet covered fender backs
-New winch strap
-add a bow safety chain
-modify the roller setup to avoid the clamshell vents
-build some removeable side bunks.
-Replace all lights with LED style.
Lights ordered 09-18-2008 New thread once they are installed.-replace the five pin plug with a new one (wires are damaged)
Completed (09-18-2008)-add boat buckles front and rear (I am going to steal 230Mike's idea for this install)
-check brakes, change fluid and bleed
-repack bearings
-paint all my wheels or maybe replace with aluminum ones
-paint touchups
-Add a toolbox (or 2) to keep "stuff"
-buy a spare and mount it
-wash trailer and maybe even give it a coat of wax
This is what I have so far and I am sure other little things will come to mind. Now that I see this list assembled, I maybe will rethink the shrinkwrap since I will probably need all winter to complete this list. Now, I will have to prioritize the projects based on need and $ so I can start gathering the materials required. I will keep you guys posted either here or on other new threads.
Anybody else have anything planned?
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