Whats everyone got for winter projects?
 

My top are:

-Recore all hatches and make two rear hatches.
-T-top
-Add some electronics
-Replace instrument panel
-Run new fuel supply line
-Rebed console

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1996 Mercury 90hp (done)
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Transom on 20 MA (in progress . . . not mine)

2001 Suzuki DF90
2 200hp mercs 2.4L
2 135hp mercs 2.0L
2 150hp mercs 2.0L
2001 40hp Johnson
1992 70hp Johnson
Transom on 18sf
rig 23sf with 200 merc
floor in 20 Eastporter.

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Bolsters

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electronics
teak rod holders
leaning post
trailer work
catch some rudy inlet stripers :D

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Long List!
-remove awlgrip below waterline hull and bracket, replace with either Aquaply M or Interlux VC Epoxy
-add radar,nw switch,another lowrance MFD LCD
-plumb transmom livewell maybe or plumb removable on deck livewell, add tuna tubes(for live bluefish) off transom and/or make them removable
-high speed pickup thru-hull
-salt water washdown
-fix rear hatch that lifted up over old engine i/o area
-rig up outriggers for dual lines per side
-add more swivel rod holders
-attach EPIRB to t-top
-attach fire extinguisher per CG rules somewhere
-determine if keeping transom mount Sounder or go shoot rhu or thru hull
-replace crappy 360 light with LCD light on t top
-figure out tuna slide or teeter board or gin pole approach
-troubleshoot high water bilge alarm(again, already replaced faulty switch once). espesh if plumbing transom livewell!
-rebuild 5xpenn old 113H for striper trolling with wire line and chrome/brass spools, and new 5 drag setup with new aluminum frames
-attend to all gear in basement!
-learn some more knots, re-learn knots forgot already

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Well,my boat is shrink wrapped,six hours away and put to bed for the winter.So,I think after three years of restoration work,I'm going to be taking a break and vegging out for the winter.
I'll spend my time looking through catalogs for a Radar unit,and tackle,and other goodies to add in the spring.

Until then,I'm going to enjoy watching the current restorations that many on this site are doing.I know that I'm sure not going to miss putting on that Tyvek suit,and respirator any more.
I'll live that vicariously through projects many of you are working on.

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I have a complete rewire planned for this winter, but being in SFL I need to work around the weather... Along with the re-wire will come some new electronics and perhaps the addition of a Radar.

I normally look for a good day or 2 in the winter to get on the water, this winter I will look for a couple of weeks of wind so I can get this done without missing any good fishing days.

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Lol work around weather in SoFl! Cmon up to NE and we can bring a whole new meaning to that!

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tim dont forget splashwell need one george

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doing over 20 seafari 75 need steering hyd new top and alot of elbo grease thanks george

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Volvo QL tabs under my 'Shrimpco' floatation bracket
AM/FM/IPOD (tunes)
Trailer work/refurb
A trip to a certified OMC tech for my pesky motor prob
Riggers for my Lee's gunnel mount bases if I find em.

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what is a shrimpco bracket thank u george

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TOTAL re-wire, GOodbye to Condor nest under my console.. Gonna try to make it nice and purdy like Mr. Ron Brooks....

Tired of getting hands shocked when Im flooded.
Oh yeah and try to get a date with the HOT Chick with the Pink 20 In and out of sebastion inlet.. WHOOOOH
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :o

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It's still so freeking hot and humid here I can't bear to do any work...on my list....do some freediving and maybe a re-wire.

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What winter? 87degrees today. [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

Finish tanks
Change fuel lines
New filters
Engine o/h
Repair transome
Refurb trailer
Get dad back where he belongs
Start cosmetic repairs

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Winter in S. Fla. means it finally cools off enough for comfortable boat work, but was about 85 today so I'm still waiting! I'm planning a 400-500 mile run around the state next spring, so have finally decided to remove the 37 year old bottom paint that's 0-3 layers thick to get the bottom a little slicker! Question: Has anyone tried Supermarine Revolution SM-1000 paint? Non-urethane, not too expensive, guaranteed for 10 years below waterline, supposed to be super tough, can apply with roller, flows out real smooth. Sound's too good to be true but perfect for a trailer boat if it is! Have ordered a quart; Carla and I are gonna split it and run some tests on it to see how easy it is to use and how tough it really is!

Other project is to redo instrument panel to put a bulkhead mount compass in front of helm and make IP more vertical so I can read the damn digital gages while sitting down! I lowered seat pedestal to move top of windshield above line of sight when seated. That worked great but now I have to stand up to read the compass or gages! :o Objective is to improve comfort/ergonomics for long runs. Denny

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I'd like to subversively fill Bigshrimpin up with some fine California ales and somehow get one of those Manly-cured Mercs out of him on the cheap :D :D :D

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ROFLMAO :D

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Check out my link...

I think I will be busy ALL WINTER and then some. :rolleyes:

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Last year there was a lot of work under the shrinkwrap for me. Another year like that and I might be in divorce court. I hope to sneak out and take care of a few "little" projects. Steering needs to be addressed - thinking about Hyd system, and the scuppers are in bad shape. I'm sure there will be others but the Honey-Do list will need some attention.

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I am recovering from shoulder surgery and having sinus surgery next week. So far I have not done squat to my baby, but I have refinished one of my spearguns, and 3 of our fishing poles. I do plan on cleaning and waxing her, and trying to keep the leaves out of her. But plan on using the heck out of her as soon as I can. I do all my great fishing in the winter months down here.

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Here is what I would like to do, time permitting.

1. Repaint non skid deck.
2. Insert a new star marine setup on the console and rejigger the layout of my fishing electronics.

Also, $$$ permitting, I would like to get the outside of my hull repainted.

Peter

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mr peter
dat sounds lik a plan from da whitehouse :eek:

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:D :D :D
Thats what I like about you Sam, always
quick witted!!! :cool:
BTW: Hows that hope and change working out for you..? [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

See ya, Ken

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Long list on a new (to me) boat

get the props right, done, will publish full stats later
new full canvas, ordered
new dive platform with storage box, ordered
mount kicker with battery switch, electric and gas line
install a second water separator with selector valves
assemble fittings and build manifold for spare fuel pump
install second bildge pump
fill out long list of spare parts
build in some more storage for long trips
rearrange anchor storage
clean up and patch bolsters
reconfigure galley seat to hold drawers
add extra insulation to cooler
a whole bunch of smaller jobs before summer Bahama trips

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"ShrimpCo."
A Yankee interpretation of the famous Florida evolution of a floatation bracket minus the peanut butter.
GFS
What Rude things are you experiencing?
I have riggers......w/ Lee`s elbows........

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hmm...pm sent

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Completely restore a 1971 seacraft 20 new deck recore hatches make new console from nothing, teak toe rail, teak helm pod....

2nd project 1964 boston whaler 13 complete restore already rebuilt the carb on the 1976 johnson 40 and put it in the water today it ran great.

3rd project help my dad on his 23 foot formula that is now about 27 feet long with a full flotation bracket with euro transom. Gutted all foam and stringers out. Make new console. Pretty much making a new boat from a bare hull...

Turn my old mako 17 into a flats boat lowergunnels and put new deck on..

Sounds scary now but we shall see what is completed by summer. The seacraft is almost ready for high build awlgrip primer.

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New floors in a 76 Master Angler. Have half of old floor out and am working on getting as much info from this and other sites so that when the weather breaks in spring I'll be ready to jump in with both feet. Hopefully I'll have most of the prep work done by the time it's warm enough to work with resin. Right now the tarp is frozen under several inches of frozen snow ice crap. Also want to build a doghouse over my console and rewire but don't know if I can fit that in.

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-Build a custom fit fish box / cooler to fit between the console and raised front deck.
-Sew up a new leaning post seat cover.
-Polish the scratches out of my windshield.
-Rebuild an old Hurricane tarpon rod that I picked up at a yard sale (The old yellow 8 1/2' stainless wire guide ones from 40 years ago; a rare find indeed).
Looks like we're in for a warm, wet, winter pattern like we had 2 years ago. The fishing was outstanding, so chances are, those projects will be put on hold! Got to have that rod done by April though, ready to sling a mullet or catfish at that first pod of Silver Kings meandering down the beach. Can't wait!!

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I'd have to honestly say that because of $$, my winter projects on the Seafari are limited to:

1. Refastening/resealing the hull to cap joint,
2. Filling in/sealing off the original deck scuppers,
3. Replacing the cracked bronze grounding plate, and
4. Replacing the back-up aft bilge pump. (Yes, I have 3 pumps)

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Well, so far down here in old sunny so fla, there is no winter, just d---- hot.
Buttt, hopefully tween this winter/summer and the end o spring, i will have me a new/rebuilt 20', we will see!!!!

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1. New plumbing for washdown
2. Plumb Livewell and wire two pumps fill and discharge.
3. Glass exposed wood in back hathches
4. Install switches for livewell pumps
5. Fix set screw in bowrail on starboard side
6. New LED Deck lights
7. Battery Charger
8. Order front Bow Cushions
9. Rewire Trailer and new lights
10. Seal and repaint livewell remove airator pump and install light.

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This is what I will be working on during the winter/spring months



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- Sand down hull and bottom
- Repair all gouges with Marine Tex
- Prime and paint hull and bottom with Interlux
- Perfection ( Royal Blue) above water
- VC Performance ( White) below
- Build locking cabinet door for CC with teak planks
-Install Running/anchor light on top of Ttop
- Install front spreader LED light ( coastalnightlights)
- Repair trailer front roller

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Just checking in to see how everyone's projects are coming. My short list got looooonnnnnngggggg! Here's to everyone's projects being on schedule and under budget! [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

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Bolsters complete. I couldn't sew the console cushion so farmed it to the upholstery shop.

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