Finally, after a year, I was able to pull the 19 out of storage and actually work on it. I knew when I bought the boat last Sept. I would not have time to get to her for a while. I didn't expect it would this long. The seller has done a nice job of rehabing her, but I need to make her mine. I prefer things as original has possible with sensible upgrades.
We went to the storage yard Friday to pick her up and the drive would not lift. Usual workaround - disconnect hydraulic cylinders and strap up the drive. Did some diagnosing, trim pump is out of fluid, not easy to reach in these boats. 1 trip to parts store for a pump oiler with a flexible spout. Reservoir is now full, one screwdriver lost in the bilge. Find it later. Helps to be a contorsionist when working back there.
Found an original bow light flagpole in one of the side pockets. This is an early boat with the OEM bow nav. light. That leaves an original steering wheel on the to find list. Eventually will order new 3 piece windshield and upholstery skins. The hardtop side windows are in good condition. The seller did not like the stern canvas, so he removed the snaps from the hardtop and deck, a trip to an upholstery shop is in the future.
Replaced one of the side logo plate that was broken with a NOS one. 45 year old boat and the OEM still had some parts available. Also dealt with some fit issues with engine cover. ( U shaped trim on the bottom of the cover is MIA)
Plan for today is to test the trim system and hopeful start on muffs. Back to storage today, got to keep the HOA off my back.
Heat index today and the next few in the hundreds with humidity in the 80-90 percent range, then heavy rains for several days. Florida weather in Indiana
Hope to splash next weekend.
Also hope you had a great weekend on the water or at least working on your A19
We went to the storage yard Friday to pick her up and the drive would not lift. Usual workaround - disconnect hydraulic cylinders and strap up the drive. Did some diagnosing, trim pump is out of fluid, not easy to reach in these boats. 1 trip to parts store for a pump oiler with a flexible spout. Reservoir is now full, one screwdriver lost in the bilge. Find it later. Helps to be a contorsionist when working back there.
Found an original bow light flagpole in one of the side pockets. This is an early boat with the OEM bow nav. light. That leaves an original steering wheel on the to find list. Eventually will order new 3 piece windshield and upholstery skins. The hardtop side windows are in good condition. The seller did not like the stern canvas, so he removed the snaps from the hardtop and deck, a trip to an upholstery shop is in the future.
Replaced one of the side logo plate that was broken with a NOS one. 45 year old boat and the OEM still had some parts available. Also dealt with some fit issues with engine cover. ( U shaped trim on the bottom of the cover is MIA)
Plan for today is to test the trim system and hopeful start on muffs. Back to storage today, got to keep the HOA off my back.
Heat index today and the next few in the hundreds with humidity in the 80-90 percent range, then heavy rains for several days. Florida weather in Indiana
Hope to splash next weekend.
Also hope you had a great weekend on the water or at least working on your A19