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Since Spring is only 3 maybe 4 months away I thought I would start a thread where we can create our "to do" lists... Mine is quite long
In no particular order
-Replace depth guage in dash
-Install hour meters on motors
-Replace Hot water tank
-Fix hinge on rear entry (screws are pulling out of the fibreglass)
-New batteries and wiring of the existing battery switches so they work
-Replace anodes on drives
-Replace drive bellows
-Change drive oil
-Replace impellers in drives
-Change oil in motors and Genny
-Replace the Cabin lights with LED bulbs
-Fix the front hatch seals
-Fix some miscellaneous loose trim and pieces here and there
-Buy and mount a TV/DVD
-Inverter? (depends on the TV I buy)
-Replumb the AC pump for better access to valves and add a valve to help with airlocks
-Rebuild the head
-New carpet(or something) in cabin
-Remove cabin steps and rebuild as storage boxes
-Install a shower sump system so the drain water from several sources is contained
-Fresh coat of epoxy paint on the bottom
-Install a dual bilge pump system in engine compartment
-Wash, Wax, Clean, Re-stock etc..

The list seems long but since I store in my yard i should be able to knock some of these now leaving only the engine and drive work for just before delivery to the ramp for launch. Come to think of it, I could yank the drives and do the work in my shop so they'll be ready to just mount back on

What do you guys have planned. Now is the time to buy and stockpile your required parts.

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Marc, Kathlin & Nathalie


'89 Chaparral Laser 32

'93 Vista 245, 5.8L w/ King Cobra

Former Boats
'01 H260, 7.4 VP Duoprop
'98 H200, 5.0 GL w/VP SX drive

Due to lack of ideas and need, "Walt's Mod's" has been postponed this season.
I do plan to get:
-A wakeboard for the GF
-A code-reader for the boat from Rinda Technologies

If you have any interesting ideas for "Walt's Mod's", please submit them on that thread; or create your own, and do it your self

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Walt B
"Debt-Charged"
Black '07 H210SS
6.2L Bravo One turning a 21P HIFive
Wakeboard Tower with Perfect Pass Stargazer version
Missouri River; Kansas City, Mo.

1. Ask OP to get with 2011.

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H210SS 6.2
F150 Platinum

Well, seeing this boat is new to me last month, I will find the 'fixes' as I use the boat. Nothing right now is apparent that it needs fixed. My wants though.....that's another story.
-Install fresh water system and sink in the cuddy.
-Stop banging my head against the wall and figure out a refrigeration system for food that is better than a cooler.
-Install a flat screen PC monitor, with converter for input from a dvd player and speakers for movie sound.
-Install shore power throughout the boat.
-Wire in a shore power battery charger.
-Purchase and install mount for a magma kettle grill.
-Pull out all the cabin cushions and backer boards and cut and sew together with new "not -90's" fabric.
-Figure out storage solutions throughout boat
-and finally....Fill the gas tank and use the boat!!!

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Gary & Diane
1996 Sundowner 245
Lake Winnipesaukee, NH

OOOPS !!! Corrected for you Brent.
I've probably typed the date atleast 100 times so far this year and had to early on check each time somehow this just slipped by.

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Marc, Kathlin & Nathalie


'89 Chaparral Laser 32

'93 Vista 245, 5.8L w/ King Cobra

Former Boats
'01 H260, 7.4 VP Duoprop
'98 H200, 5.0 GL w/VP SX drive

Apply my recent purchase of Interlux VC17 antifouling paint over top of the existing Interlux Performance Epoxy. Upgrade the original Sony stereo head and add an amp if I can't purchase a newer head unit with more output wattage. The spring wash wax is an annual chore. Modify our davits on the swimplatform to make them removable.

Mike.

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Current Boat
- 2001 Four Winns 328 Vista "Hour Decision"
- 2010 310 Mercury Inflatable

Previous Boats
- 30' Doral Prestancia
- 25' Doral Citation

Replace bilge pump
Fix brakes on trailer
Install CD player

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1996 4 Winns Horizon 170 SOLD
1997 4 Winns Sundowner 205 SOLD
2000 4 Winns Horizon 230 CURRENT
Tow Vehicle: 2007 Toyota Tundra Limited SOLD
1999 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 SOLD
2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500 6.0

1. Learn how to drive and dock my Vista
2. Sell my H200

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Current Boat:
2004 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer "Nauti Luvin'"

Previous Boats:
1999 298 Vista "Seas The Day"
2008 H200SS "Nauti Luv"
2006 Tahoe Q4

^ I've seen your H200 on ebay, VERY NICE BOAT, Someone will get a great boat!

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1996 4 Winns Horizon 170 SOLD
1997 4 Winns Sundowner 205 SOLD
2000 4 Winns Horizon 230 CURRENT
Tow Vehicle: 2007 Toyota Tundra Limited SOLD
1999 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 SOLD
2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500 6.0

Install recently purchased sump pump
Upgrade stereo
Swap out nav and cabin lights for LEDs

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'01 Vista 298

Finish some minor items.
Sell the Liberator after taking it out once or twice again.
Figure out whether or not to sell my crew cab dually with it.
Look for next project.

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1992 Baja 38 Special Twin 502 Mags

03 Stingray 3.0
88 261 Liberator 460 King Cobras
95 Bayliner 1850 3.0
77 Fiber Form 20ft 350/385hp
70 Wescraft 1800 SS 455 Jet

Lead, Follow, or get the Hell out of the Way!

I am still weeding through eBay to see what I want in the way of LED's...maybe I will get serious this weekend and get some ordered. I will let you know what i go with.

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Current Boat:
2004 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer "Nauti Luvin'"

Previous Boats:
1999 298 Vista "Seas The Day"
2008 H200SS "Nauti Luv"
2006 Tahoe Q4

Don't buy the cheap e-bay LED lights. The color uniformity is pretty bad. All were to be warm white but they are all over the map and it drives the wife crazy. You get what you pay for.

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Jnizi

2007 Vista 338 "Better Yet"
Previously:
2007 Vista 258 " Just Right"
2005 Horizon 230

Clean out the last of last season's barnacles from the pivot housing, around the bellows, and trim lines (nasty job). Remove pivot housing, inspect outside of driveshaft bellows, replace if needed. Break up small barnacles in water intakes of drive and flush out. Prepare and paint inner pivot housing and outer transom mount, paint drive.
Put a hinge in the rear bulkhead behind the rear bench seats so it's easier to access the engine compartment. Lifting that heavy bulkhead is getting old.
Buff out hull, wet sand if needed.

I already installed a new starter and re-terminated the wiring and replaced the noisy circulating pump (original one) last fall when I winterized it.

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II

Add more leds (under swim platform, and in the "cabin" area.
Fix speedometer
adjust carb
Fix a couple loose trim pieces
reinstall bow tent (took it of for a nylon repair)
Mortgage home so I can afford fuel this summer (joke)
install an amplifier
of course about 10,000 other little odds and In's that i always find to do.

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'90 Horizon 220 5.8