Northfl Posted July 30, 2019 Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 18 hours ago, HewesYourDaddy said: Installed the new shark-eye LEDs. I like the look compared to the colored lenses. Now I’ve got to figure out why they aren’t working. Probably a blown fuse. The rocker switch is only about 1.5yrs old. Never mind the bottle of Blanton’s Black on the trailer.......😎 Man you gotta take care of the stuff better than than that. At least put it on the deck where it wont be as prone to falling off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northfl Posted July 30, 2019 Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 Little slime action sunday morning. Nothing to speak of today for sure 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 On 6/20/2019 at 11:43 AM, bernieNC said: Ordered an Amera Trail for the Pathy this morning. 6 weeks and still waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierHPS2300 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Boat finally is here!!!!!! haven't had time to mess around with electronics since its been raining... Did get a new cover ($200) and looks pretty solid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce J Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Trim gauge repaired. I know....boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted August 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 21 hours ago, OlivierHPS2300 said: Boat finally is here!!!!!! haven't had time to mess around with electronics since its been raining... Did get a new cover ($200) and looks pretty solid. Must feel good to finally have that beauty in the driveway! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted August 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 20 hours ago, Bruce J said: Trim gauge repaired. I know....boring. Nah. Always an opportunity for someone to ask a question, if needed, and learn how to do the same repair. That's why I created this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierHPS2300 Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 Wheel wrap and handle... Started today but got rained out.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donh Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted August 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 14 hours ago, OlivierHPS2300 said: Wheel wrap and handle... Started today but got rained out.... That’s something I’m gonna have to try my hand at. Looking good and I like that color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierHPS2300 Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 1 hour ago, HewesYourDaddy said: That’s something I’m gonna have to try my hand at. Looking good and I like that color. All done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wthree3 Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 Replaced the timing belt on the Yamaha F150. Pretty easy and straight forward. Hardest part was holding the flywheel stationary while tightening the puller and retorquing the nut. After breaking a store bought flywheel holder I made my own and things went smoothly after that. Old belt was 14 years old and had 640 hours on it. Looked to be in good shape but after seeing the new one the rubber on the old one was definitely a little more hardened and dry compared with new. Should be good for another 10+ years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 Finished updating my DC charging system. I know many on here have the stealth DCcharging system but I have used the yandina trollbridge system since 2004 on several boats. They have an unconditional warranty and have replaced 2 over the years no questions asked. The new trollbridge 36 will charge 3 trolling motor batteries once the cranking battery has reached full charge, however it has a remote that allows you to switch from 36 volt series to 12 volt parallel depending upon your needs. I have used it with remote for most of the summer but I found out it can also be hardwired to go from series to parallel. So this weekend I put in a 3 way switch. Up is 12 volt parallel down is 36 volt series middle is auto. I also placed 2 LEDs green and red so I know which voltage it is in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatherof4 Posted August 5, 2019 Report Share Posted August 5, 2019 While going to fish 2 weeks ago in Port St Joe, power tilt went out...so, now it's in the shop.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted August 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 Headed out for a family beach day with our fishing club. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edislow Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 Started fixing this, have to call Power Pole on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-linesider Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 On 8/4/2019 at 1:35 PM, wthree3 said: Replaced the timing belt on the Yamaha F150. Pretty easy and straight forward. Hardest part was holding the flywheel stationary while tightening the puller and retorquing the nut. After breaking a store bought flywheel holder I made my own and things went smoothly after that. Old belt was 14 years old and had 640 hours on it. Looked to be in good shape but after seeing the new one the rubber on the old one was definitely a little more hardened and dry compared with new. Should be good for another 10+ years. I just did this on my F250 as well. 130 hours on motor but it is 13 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted August 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 9 hours ago, Hutch03 said: After fighting with a 14 year old Yamaha for a year jumped off in the deep end. That looks great! I like the design of the new cowling on that engine. You've got a very clean looking rig. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 On 8/1/2019 at 10:14 AM, bernieNC said: 6 weeks and still waiting Dealer says, "Two to three weeks." Six and a half weeks later we have a new trailer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 Installed Mercury Vessel View Mobile module on the 150. Lot's of good info to the smartphone via Bluetooth. Droping the boat later on when the tide is right to try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotthereelworld Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Saturday had a major blowout on the highway when my trailer wheel fell off. Apparently, I tightened the lug nuts too far and they busted the studs right off at 55 mph. I was 50 miles from home. I replaced that hub with another previously used one I had in my truck to get me off the highway and five miles to the nearest auto parts store where I could replace with a brand new hub and get the rest of the way home. Well, those replaced bearings in that used hub shredded within three miles and tore up the spindle. Ended up having to leave it over night in a parking lot and then put on a roll back and brought home yesterday evening. Today I spent nearly all day fixing the spindle, cleaning it up and redoing the threads with a new file I discovered. https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/1007068197?pid=487697&utm_medium=shopping&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Gunsmithing - Tools%2C Jigs %26 Fixtures&utm_content=487697&cm_mmc=pf_ci_google-_-Gunsmithing - Tools%2C Jigs %26 Fixtures-_-General Tool-_-487697&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiMuH7eWP5AIVyx-GCh3vDg0GEAQYAyABEgLQ-fD_BwE Couldn't believe it, figured I would have to get a whole new axle but with that file I was able to clean the threads up to get the new castle nut on and cinch down the bearing. Also replaced the other hub as well. Tomorrow I am driving about 75 miles to a dealer to get my Minn Kota fixed. Will double check the wheels and bearings on the way down. Lesson learned, make sure to properly tighten lug nuts to specified torque. Also have a brand new spare on hand, not an old one with replaced bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Cool looking tool. Good set of taps and dies are still hard to beat. Most young kids don't have a clue when you talk tap and dies to make or clean threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotthereelworld Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 8 hours ago, smilemaker said: Cool looking tool. Good set of taps and dies are still hard to beat. Most young kids don't have a clue when you talk tap and dies to make or clean threads. Yep, I know what you're referring to and went looking for a set but could only find online. Found this tool at the ACE hardware 20 minutes away and with the time crunch, figured what the hell? It worked fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 I know my boat is not an MBG boat but, this is the general forum. I have spent the last 4 weeks stripping the hull and cleaning all glue off of aluminum. Today painted the hatches and inserts. Deck and casting platforms will be carpeted this week. All new marine ply 20oz cut pile carpet. Silver color. New console will be on order this week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 Finally found a reasonably priced cable to connect my Garmin MFD unit to the factory installed Yamaha BUS/NMEA set up. I have not ran it on the water yet, but fiddling with it at the house sure is nice. I also updated my Garmin with the latest and greatest software, to0. Lots of new buttons and features for the 7610xsv, that seem to make it even more user friendly. I plan to install a Battery Tender trolling motor plug by the weekend. I've had it in the shop for a while, but it's been typical Florida with the rain and heat. We have finally seen a cool down (low 90's) up here in NE Florida, which makes being outside in the evening tolerable. Tournament season (for me) is here and I plan to put the 23 through her paces over the next several months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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