The boating season is almost over.

Well, I haven't posted anything in a good while.  Things have just been crazy in my non-boating life.  We will be heading down this evening and for most of the weekend.  I want to fill up the boat so we are good to go for winterizing.  I will go ahead and get the fuel stabilizer put in so we don't have to worry about that.  I have a list of things that I want to get done for the spring season.  Here is my list of things I want to do.


Fall/Winter/Spring To Do
1. Winterize the boat
2. Change the oil (I will probably try and do this soon)
      -That will involved draining all the oil and also pulling the oil plug to get any moisture out of that engine.
3. Order new 12 Volt panel
4. Rewire all 12V devices
       -This will be a pretty significant task as the majority of the boat is 12V
5. Replace the old defective Spotlight
6. Install new horn
7. Remove old horn
8. Replace all windows  (Windows have been ordered)
9. Change stuffing for prop shafts
10. Replace struts (The port strut was pretty eaten away from Stray Current)
11. Get Props repaired (They got bent up this season)
12. Pull transmissions for rebuild (Postponed)
        -The easiest way is to pull the engines with the transmissions.  We are going to wait.
13. Replace Exhaust Manifolds (Complete)
14. Run all new water lines (The current lines are old plastic that love to crack)
15. Install Wash-down pump
16. Fix Flybridge throttle issues (The starboard throttle will not pull throttle back to idle)
17. Fix Flybridge gauges (Currently only a couple gauges work on the flybridge)
18. Run new wiring harnesses for the engines. (I believe I have a good idea to do this clean)
19. Bleed hydraulic steering system  (Complete)
20. Change the fuel filters and water separators.
21. Paint the Cabin and flybridge
22. Put Durabak on the decks
23. Touch up the blue lower paint
24. Put another coat of Coal Tar Epoxy on the bottom (I don't believe that I have the correct thickness.)
25. Replace the current Tan trim with wood stained (All cosmetic, but some pieces are rotted)
26. Replace all damaged paneling
27. Order new windows (Complete)
28. Install new windows.
        -We will pull the old windows prior to painting the cabin.  That way we don't have to fight with painting neatly around the new windows.  Once the painting is complete, we will install the new windows.


This list seems pretty long, however I think most of it are quick fixes.  The most time consuming project will be the rewire.  I will probably rewire the entire boat.  I short cutted the 120V install but that was due to being mid-season and lack of supplies.  I plan on buying all Marine-Grade cabling and doing it correctly.  Also, this will allow me to do some things the correct way.  There is way too much electrical cabling that is a mess under the salon.  I want to rip it out and do it neatly. 

The most worrying task that I am taking on is the transmission work.  I luckily have someone that can do the work for me, but I will have to take them out.  I hope they can give me a walk through on just what I will need to do for removal. 

I will keep posting to this blog as I progress.  Hopefully I can knock a few things off the list before we even pull the boat for the winter.



Keep on floating...  JA