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Vacuumed out the boat today so I guess I'm done working on it with the exception of the jet drive. Replaced the wiring, installed sonar/gps, installed four rail mounted rod holders, four vertical tube style rod holders, a four rod horizontal rod rack, net holder, push pole holder, cup holders, new pole mounted running lights front and rear, and a plier & forcep set mounted on console. I installed a bimini top for a little shade this summer and to serve as a foundation and roof for the side and front curtain for winter fishing. Lube all possible fittings, replaced a shade tree mechanic installed steering arm.
The grate bars on the foot had really taken a beating and were bent horribly. I was able to remove them and straighten them. However, when I pulled the foot off the jet pump I found the internal damage from sand and rocks is going to require that I replace the impeller and the wear ring. Not cheap but still much cheaper than a new boat.
My efforts are finally starting to show.
One big requirement was the installation of the anchor tower and winch. No way would I want to be constantly readjusting the position of a 50# anchor.
Another requirement was devising a way to get Granny in and out of the boat. Many of the launches we will be using either have no docks or the dock is one that she could use. So for the instances beaching the boat and using the ladder that I salvaged from someone's trash and then modified it to fit the boat.
The grate bars on the foot had really taken a beating and were bent horribly. I was able to remove them and straighten them. However, when I pulled the foot off the jet pump I found the internal damage from sand and rocks is going to require that I replace the impeller and the wear ring. Not cheap but still much cheaper than a new boat.
My efforts are finally starting to show.
One big requirement was the installation of the anchor tower and winch. No way would I want to be constantly readjusting the position of a 50# anchor.
Another requirement was devising a way to get Granny in and out of the boat. Many of the launches we will be using either have no docks or the dock is one that she could use. So for the instances beaching the boat and using the ladder that I salvaged from someone's trash and then modified it to fit the boat.
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