Re: Boat Trailer Repair
This is the rig I used on mine to replace bunks in the back yard. You do need to take some time making sure everything is set up securely so it won't fall off.
I'm trying to find any instructions or diagrams that would show how to rebuild a fuel pump. I'm trying to refurbish a 1984 6hp Johnson. I've gotten the old girl running, but it appears that the fuel pump has issues (difficult to start, requires partial choke, power poor, etc). I removed the...
Re: GENERAL CURIOUSITY...Would a boat with a soft or rotten floor have any chance sin
I think that's pretty common on "consumer grade" boats. This picture is from my 93 Bayliner 1952 inside the bilge locker (it's not quite big enough to call a ski locker). It looks like they just stuck a spray...
Re: need help identifying two sailboat hardware items
I found this picture doing an image search on the web for "finn sailboat". It shows two self bailers and the mainsheet block in place.
Well, so much for 2012. We've got 24 degrees (F) forecast for tonight. I'm really envying you warm climate folks...
I still need to put the winter cover on, but otherwise she's ready for hibernation. I think I've figured out supports for the cockpit cover, but I'm still puzzling over the bow...
Re: Funny "TLC needed" boat ads on Craigslist.
I can hardly restrain myself...
http://eastidaho.craigslist.org/boa/3227654076.html
I have a 16ft Sunliner Boat that is need of some T.L.C. It has been setting outside for about 10yrs and doesn't run. Has a 4cyl motor (VOLVO) that is frozenup...
I was informed that my last post was unfortunately missing action shots. I finally remembered to get a few on the water shots.
Great day. We took everyone tubing and had a blast. I even managed to dock without dunking the wife. I think we're finally starting to figure this out. I am...
Re: First Tow, and other misadventures
I was thinking about adding another set of cleats on the flat part of the gunwale just aft of the seats. That would let me get a short spring line to the dock cleat until I could get a bow line on. That would only be necessary if the wind or current was...
We just got back from an interesting day on the reservoir. Sorry about no 'on-the-water" pictures, but I left my phone in the truck again.
Coming back down the reservoir, we saw some folks waving frantically. We went over to have a look and found a family of seven in a 16 foot trihull with a...
Well, we finally got on the water this afternoon. I think I can call my 2012 spring refit a success. I apologize for the lack of action pictures, but by the time the Admiral and I remembered the camera (in the truck) we were already blocking the ramp. I figured it was better to get out of the...
I finally got my last big trailer job for the spring done today. I've been trying to figure out how to get the old bunks out and the new ones on without driving on the broken bunk or dropping the boat on my face. I finally came up with this bad idea. I'm pretty amazed it worked as well as it...
Re: New Surge Brakes and More (with pics)
Just a quick review of the hub installation. The hubs came with the bearings installed and pre-packed. and with the oil seals installed. Just put everything together. Tighten the hub nut snug, until the hub turns with difficulty, then loosen about...
Re: New Surge Brakes and More (with pics)
After searching the internet, the best price for a direct replacement for my original 2 inch square galvanized drop axle was over $400 with shipping. I found a local welding shop that does trailer axles and they welded up a new round tube axle with...
