Whats everyone got for winter projects? - Page 2

thehermit · #11 12-09-2009, 07:39 PM

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.

shana · #12 12-09-2009, 08:39 PM

what is a shrimpco bracket thank u george

pl99 · #13 12-09-2009, 08:57 PM

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

Tiny · #14 12-09-2009, 09:02 PM

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.

copout · #15 12-09-2009, 10:07 PM

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

Bushwacker · #16 12-10-2009, 01:19 AM

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!

Objective is to improve comfort/ergonomics for long runs. Denny

McGillicuddy · #17 12-10-2009, 02:23 AM

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

Fr. Frank · #18 12-10-2009, 08:57 AM

Quote:

... some fine California ales

ROFLMAO

Islandtrader · #19 12-10-2009, 10:21 AM

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

MasterBaiter · #20 12-10-2009, 10:39 AM

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.