93 Wellcraft 196 SC - Bare hull rebuild

[gsxrdan]

got so excited i forgot to take anymore photos, but there is a vid if i can work out how to post it...



overall a good bath, but after a 5 min low rev run she got a bit warm (hot), then as we pulled into the dock had trouble shifting into reverse, then she stalled. it wouldnt start again straight away, and we were running a bit late for a thing, so just trailered up and brought her home. few hours later got home and had to crank for a few seconds and just got a cough, tried that a few times and she started again - all seems well except now a bit of a noise in the outdrive - like a playing card in a bicycle wheel (even in neutral). new years eve here tomorro, so will have to wait a couple of days to check it out and see what i find... pretty sure the cooling system is not working at all, and the drive noise worries the heck outa me, but not gonna lose hair about it, cause 'the mistress' got wet without leaking anywhere - and thats a good start! (was that an inappropriate way to bring up the working name?? lol)

 

[mickyryan]

lol good job on the not wet part , for the overheating try checking thermostat, also did you replace impeller in water pump? also remember when running on muffs you are forcing water in but when running on water its using gravity to feed the pump pumps actually don't pump they create negative pressure and gravity pushes water into it .
check timing if timing is out that will cause overheating .

 

[gsxrdan]

Cheers mick, yup new impeller, and yup the timing wont even be close, i just eyeballed the dizzy and bolted it down (smells like rich mixture too). thermostat - does it have 1? i never unbolted the cover...

 

[kcassells]

Awesome GX and good for you and your wife. Looks Great! That's exciting....does this qualify for the 2016 splash...hmmm..

 

[gsxrdan]

Thanks KC! still trying to upload a vid - photobucket tells me its deleted or moved!?! will keep trying...

 

[gsxrdan]

here tis...

 

[mickyryan]

Cheers mick, yup new impeller, and yup the timing wont even be close, i just eyeballed the dizzy and bolted it down (smells like rich mixture too). thermostat - does it have 1? i never unbolted the cover...

ah mine had exploded from rust and was wedged open then rusted shut around that lol so definitely take a look there

 

[Baylinerchuck]

Congrats on the semi splash. Looking forward to more reports!!

 

[Patfromny]

Sure looks like a splash Kcassels. All he needs is a nomination. You can refuse and go for next year Dan if you don't want to duke it out with Mick. Lol. But rumor has it Mick might be splashing an old wood boat in 17. Right Mick.

 

[gsxrdan]

lol thanks guys - yup she slid off the trailer and went for a swim - thats splashed in my books, sure theres lots to finish, but does it really ever end? :cupcake:

 

[Baylinerchuck]

Yes it does end. When you sell it for another.....then it starts all over again!!!!

 

[mickyryan]

Sure looks like a splash Kcassels. All he needs is a nomination. You can refuse and go for next year Dan if you don't want to duke it out with Mick. Lol. But rumor has it Mick might be splashing an old wood boat in 17. Right Mick.

I like the way ya thinking pat

 

[mickyryan]

lol thanks guys - yup she slid off the trailer and went for a swim - thats splashed in my books, sure theres lots to finish, but does it really ever end? :cupcake:

it only ends when she says its done , like other things

 

[kcassells]

I like the way ya thinking pat

Go ahead Mick....LOL, you nominate the Man!!

 

[proshadetree]

Great looking on the water man. Dont know why but I love the cc boats. When you get the bugs worked out it will be awesome. Got to get started on one of mine soon.

 

[mickyryan]

Go ahead Mick....LOL, you nominate the Man!!

can I nominate if I'm nominated? I don't wanna face jbcurt00's wrath

 

[kcassells]

I didn't see any reference to not being able to in the bylaws.

 

[gsxrdan]

Aww shucks - thanks guys!!

 

[gsxrdan]

by the way, is anyone able to view the vid in post #286? takes me to my photobucket when i click on it (takes ages) - is there a better way to post vids??

 

[gsxrdan]

Had a spare few mins today so i pulled off the 'thermostat' housing (aka 'the rust hole') and found a spring wedged into the outlet - a spring that at one time was attached to a whole thermostat, a bit of digging around revealed another related artifact:



i dont see how this would cause overheat tho, will spend some time tomorrow investigating, along with some other niggles like the oil pressure sender is not working, its not the gauge at fault as it will peg out if i ground the sender wire. oh and the fuel gauge (or sender) is also lifeless... and theres the noise in the leg, not loud, but disturbing nonetheless.