How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

[Beefer]

Like all of us, I had projects I wanted to get done before springtime. Just wondering how far we all got with our lists, as time is getting near.

My list included;

A) Install remote spotlight - Done
B) Build a sundeck for the Admiral (Not done, but I have everything I need)
C) Install a digital fuel guage - Change of plans; installed a Floscan Fuel Monitor
D) Install 2nd Bilge pump - Done except 3way switch
E) Change the over-pitched prop - Done, wow what a difference the correct prop makes
F) Add battery switch and relocate second battery - Not done, can't afford the cable to move the battery
G) Chane all-around light - Done
H) Replace cheap plastic antenna mount with Stainless - Done
I) Fix leaking power steering line - Done, what a nightmare (for the mechanic that spent 6 hours on it)
J) Empty and completely clean out cabin - Done
K) Install downrigger - Change of plans - Going to use planers off the cleat
L) Fix soft flooring; one panel that is over the fuel tank - not done, should be by the end of the month tho

So that's pretty much my list. Except for the battery and floor, I'm comfortable with what I've gotten done so far. How about you and your list?

 

[smallboatlover]

Re: How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

I kinda have a lot that i want but i know that some might not get done before i go on the boat.
fix small hole
foam an deck put in
seats installed
gas tank faseners
install radio
buy new seats
tune up engine
cmc tilt bracket.
i will probably get most of this done enough for it to go in the water and then do little by little.

 

[jcupo6]

Re: How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

My list is waaaayy to long to list :redface:. Getting the motor running is my main concern right now!

 

[infideltarget]

Re: How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

zero...zip...zilch...nada...nothing done. impossible to complete from 8000 miles away.

 

[5150abf]

Re: How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

I need to get gas and fill my lower and I am good, there is a wire for one of my lights that I would like to make a little longer but other than that I am ready to go.

Unless the weather goes bad I am going fishing next Saturday, sippose to be in the 60s Thursday so hopefully am alright, I have a camper top and heater so it eeds to be pretty cold to keep me home.

 

[Edko]

Re: How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

Manifolds
Risers
Rewire and install new gauges
Change the oil and filter
Change the lower unit oil and impeller

HOPEFULLY, that is all. But we know how that goes, right?

 

[dsiekman]

Re: How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

Rebuild/reseal both drives - torn apart in the basement, have parts
Tune props - bent one tearing apart drives - @#*%
Install new VHF - Have radio, need antenna, mount, etc.
Get port injectors cleaned/rebuilt - not done
Replace bad lifter in port engine - not done
Rebuild dash and flush mount GPS - not done
Install NMEA trim tab indicators - probably won't happen this season - $$
Wash and waterproof mooring cover - not done but at home and have 303
Unwrap, wash and wax - not for another month or so
Get a second job to pay for the above and fuel - working on it!

 

[coinman1947]

Re: How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

Well on a list or scale of 1 to 10 - 1 being the starting point, I believe at " 1 ", but that's ok- cause i'm really enjoying this 74 Lund since I'm 63 yrs old and this is my first boat- lot of car restorations- but never a boat.

 

[royal0014]

Re: How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

Let's see....

Rebuild spare carb and install....still havn't ordered the parts.

Fiberglass repair at bow and small hole in rib....waiting on warm weather to stabilize.

New tires/wheels for trailer....procrastinate awhile longer

Been working alot of OT, not much time to do anything, much less what I want to.

But hey, got a new ignition key cut that actually works, that should count for something, right? And I turned in vacation time yesterday, gonna take a week the end of April, before my rugrat gets out of school for the summer


<<)))(((>>

 

[DaNinja]

Re: How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

The Starcraft just needs to be de-winterized and put in her slip.

The SeaRay just needs to have something put in the engine compartment and she'll be ready for the lake.

 

[j_k_bisson]

Re: How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

The Evinrude needs to be completed, only painting and trim system rebuild to go.
The Trophy boat still needs the following;
Dissassemble, clean, paint, and reassemble windshield
Reinstall hand rail
Create kicker motor bracket and install
Change impeller in kicker (10hp Honda)
Install hour meter
Install Temp guage
Change out fuel filter/separator and gas boat
Reinforce gimbal mounts for downriggers

And finally go thru all fishing lines a respool
Retie inline spinners for new season

 

[fat fanny]

Re: How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

When I wake her up next month, De-winterize, new exhaust flapper,speedo pitot fittings on the O/D, oil change all filters, wash-n-wax, licence and gas-n-go!

 

[pole position]

Re: How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

Well,being unemployed at the moment gave me lots of time to work on the boat.Got all the bridge teak,cockpit steps redone,the new eisenglas on enclosure,new speakers on bridge,hull waxed,bottom painted,ripped out carpet but waiting to install new, waiting for new hydraulic steering helm,fixed all the interior lights,currently removing stripes around cabin and replace or paint and hoping to splash in a week or so.Put my dock in yesterday.

 

[skyking897]

Re: How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

Lots I'd like to do but until that foot of snow disappears it's not happening. Temps are just above freezing now. Come on spring!

 

[sasto]

Re: How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

I remember one time....long ago ... my list was completed. I think it lasted a day or two!

 

[tschmidty]

Re: How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

As a reminder to myself...

1) Finish bench seating (1/2 done...)
2) Finish sunpad (2/3s done)
3) Exhaust flapper and new rubber connectors.
4) Install new distirbutor
5) Wet sand and buff (1/3 done).
6) Finish helm chair
7) Get props (19p 4 blade and 21p 3 blade) repaired
8) Finish swim platform (1/3 done)

And then remind myself to go have fun!

 

[calvinator]

Re: How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

I have lots to do. Bought my boat Last October, only had 3 weeks to work on it before storage.

It is mid-March and we are still snow covered. I have 6 weeks to get this baby ready because I paid for expensive rack storage starting May 1st. I need cleaning, lots of buffing, repaint, stereo, swim platform, dual battery setup, prop change, window tinting, etc. Good news, engine and outdrive are perfect!

I did get the trailer done last fall. before/after

Here is my boat as it sits today.

Not my boat, but here is what it will look like when done

 

[Beefer]

Re: How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

Lots I'd like to do but until that foot of snow disappears it's not happening. Temps are just above freezing now. Come on spring!

It is mid-March and we are still snow covered.

You guys need to move south of the 45th....

Calvinator -Trailer looks AWESOME!

That'll be a sweet match pair you'll have when you boat is done. Nice!

 

[lea]

Re: How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

I've got a 86 21'6" Bayliner Trophy that came with a 131AQ volvo/penta 270 that I started to switch to a 5.7 mercruiser in January I am dropping in the new 5.7 next week and can't wait to try it out.... Just have to wait for the ice to melt. This is my first i/o I had lots of outboards tho.
I know that the volvo is suppossed to be bullit proof but the lack of power trim was just not acceptable
Any comments?
Lea

 

[sschefer]

Re: How far are you on your 'before launch projects'?

I'm almost done. I scraped the Canyon Cruiser 20' Aluminum Jet Sled I was building from Glen-L plans and today I bought or should I say ordered a brand new 2011 Jetcraft. I'll be fishin on opening day.... Yeeee Hawww... I'm one happy old fart.