Weep'n Willy
Master Chief Petty Officer
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Re: My Chieftan project
Ok, why is it winter before it is fall?? Geeze, been awful cold out so had to winterize the glasser. Didn't want to freeze the block before I sold her..... started taking all my gear off of her so it will be ready to install on the Chief. Electronics off, downriggers off, planer mast out, still got some rods and tackle boxes to get out yet but will do that this weekend. I know we believe that boats cost a lot to own and run but I have to say as being an avid, ok, a fanatic when it comes to fishing the Great Lakes, I believe I have way more cost in fishing gear and electronics than I do in the boats.
Anyways, a few more pics of earlier progress that I have made. Almost all the flooring removed, even the piece seen in this pic before the seating/storage removed.
Removed the ceiling in the cabin area, not good looking and a bit warped from water dripping on it from where the gps antenna is installed, wasn't properly sealed. Boat came with a Garmin GPS and external antenna so I will remove the antenna and the unit and put it up for sale. More money to fix the boat up with and esides, I like my chartplotter better and my antenna is not as bulky as the one that is with the Garmin.
While looking around and removing panels this site really disturbs me. Open wires!! There is a proper way to wire things and this is not one of them. Connectors and shrink wrap are my favorites. Open wires can and will lead to shorting out and fires.
I take no chances with possible electrical fires on a boat. Unfortunately in the early 80's I lost a boat on my way home from fishing in the Keewenaw. The battery had jarred loose and grounded against the hull. I was only a couple miles from home when I seen the smoke and pulled her over. Threw out the gas tank, grabbed what I could, unhooked her and watched it burn and melt the aluminum hull. Maybe I can scan a pic of that poor boat and post it. Was a sad day. Boat was a total loss. So please, make sure all your wiring is as safe as can be.
Oh yea, and I did rip out all that yellow fluffy carpet that was all over the cabin interior. Eeeww.
Couple weeks ago my buddy brought over the new transom. He has access to a wood shop and they cut and bonded the new aluminum safe marine plywood. We slid her into place with a bit of sanding and got her sitting in there nicely. Did the finish sanding/shaping of the top of it to conform with the aluminum. Back to the wood shop it went to finish cutting out the outdrive hole and then the sealing coats. Sure looks good.
Hey, and don't that hull look all nice and shiny again!!! The Hotsy Power washer did the trick.
I did get a look at the new cabin walls. Made from mahogany. Wow, looks sharp. Sorry no pics yet at they have to be sealed as well. Although the wood cost a bit ya just can't gripe about someone helping out with their skills at not cost!! It certainly helps keep the cost down and allows a bit to be spent on the nice items that I normally wouldn't buy.
Ok, why is it winter before it is fall?? Geeze, been awful cold out so had to winterize the glasser. Didn't want to freeze the block before I sold her..... started taking all my gear off of her so it will be ready to install on the Chief. Electronics off, downriggers off, planer mast out, still got some rods and tackle boxes to get out yet but will do that this weekend. I know we believe that boats cost a lot to own and run but I have to say as being an avid, ok, a fanatic when it comes to fishing the Great Lakes, I believe I have way more cost in fishing gear and electronics than I do in the boats.
Anyways, a few more pics of earlier progress that I have made. Almost all the flooring removed, even the piece seen in this pic before the seating/storage removed.
Removed the ceiling in the cabin area, not good looking and a bit warped from water dripping on it from where the gps antenna is installed, wasn't properly sealed. Boat came with a Garmin GPS and external antenna so I will remove the antenna and the unit and put it up for sale. More money to fix the boat up with and esides, I like my chartplotter better and my antenna is not as bulky as the one that is with the Garmin.
While looking around and removing panels this site really disturbs me. Open wires!! There is a proper way to wire things and this is not one of them. Connectors and shrink wrap are my favorites. Open wires can and will lead to shorting out and fires.
I take no chances with possible electrical fires on a boat. Unfortunately in the early 80's I lost a boat on my way home from fishing in the Keewenaw. The battery had jarred loose and grounded against the hull. I was only a couple miles from home when I seen the smoke and pulled her over. Threw out the gas tank, grabbed what I could, unhooked her and watched it burn and melt the aluminum hull. Maybe I can scan a pic of that poor boat and post it. Was a sad day. Boat was a total loss. So please, make sure all your wiring is as safe as can be.
Oh yea, and I did rip out all that yellow fluffy carpet that was all over the cabin interior. Eeeww.
Couple weeks ago my buddy brought over the new transom. He has access to a wood shop and they cut and bonded the new aluminum safe marine plywood. We slid her into place with a bit of sanding and got her sitting in there nicely. Did the finish sanding/shaping of the top of it to conform with the aluminum. Back to the wood shop it went to finish cutting out the outdrive hole and then the sealing coats. Sure looks good.
Hey, and don't that hull look all nice and shiny again!!! The Hotsy Power washer did the trick.
I did get a look at the new cabin walls. Made from mahogany. Wow, looks sharp. Sorry no pics yet at they have to be sealed as well. Although the wood cost a bit ya just can't gripe about someone helping out with their skills at not cost!! It certainly helps keep the cost down and allows a bit to be spent on the nice items that I normally wouldn't buy.
