Wanaflatsfish Posted March 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 36 minutes ago, imsnookyrd said: No, it can't be, Capt DeWalt using Milwaukee drill bits.😀 Oh NOOOO I"ve been OUTED I am a BI-Bit driller I do like all my DEWALT goodies....I've got them all As my buddy COTO says, I'm like the HOME Depot store when it's not open for his use DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 She's at the Beauty Salon Fiberglass by Design.....Fort Lauderdale The owner Richard is a workaholic ......here we are at 730 pm....his team normally works to 1030 pm.. Such a pretty little girl next to a MACHO Contender that is going through a major make-over More to come............. dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Is Richard bringing us your tank template ? 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Skif Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Can’t wait to see the refit! DC can you clue us in on the proposed NAV electronics? What about really going all the way with a re-power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Just WOW !!!. Can’t wait for the more to come. 🤙 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Please report the condition of your current tank. Would be good info for all the others with aging MA's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 5 hours ago, THE OUTLAW said: Is Richard bringing us your tank template ? 🇺🇸🏴☠️ He said he will bring it over....I think he starts cutting today ? More to come later..... dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Troubadour said: Can’t wait to see the refit! DC can you clue us in on the proposed NAV electronics? What about really going all the way with a re-power? SIMRAD EVO 2 9" ENGINE IS PERFECT i AM UPGRADING THE ENTIRE CONSOLE OF TACH, SPED, AND BINNACLE...I JUST UPGRADED THE STEERING WITH A NEW UFLEX. DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 59 minutes ago, Lap it Up said: Please report the condition of your current tank. Would be good info for all the others with aging MA's. WILL DO.... DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Getting ready for the re-wire...bought a simple crimping tool....I plan on installing new crimps on all my battery wires. As well, needed some male female connectors for the tach and wiring harness.... i also need to replace the speedometer tube and i decided to change out he thermostat.....will be doing a 100 simple service when she returns from the Beauty Shop. MORE TO COME TODAY........FIBERGLASS BY DESIGN WILL BE CUTTING THE FLOOR AND WORKING ON THE CONSOLE...PICS TONIGHT. DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Check out Pacer Group , here in FLL . One stop shop for all electrical needs . 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Have a question, why bullet connectors rather than butt connectors. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Troy Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 I read where you said they are going to patch all the old holes you have drilled. That will probably be 5 K alone!😛 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compton Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Hell of a project! Looking forward to watching this progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 4 hours ago, THE OUTLAW said: Check out Pacer Group , here in FLL . One stop shop for all electrical needs . 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Yes, I'll get to them...but, evening Amazon surfing is my demise dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 3 hours ago, fin-addict said: Have a question, why bullet connectors rather than butt connectors. Thanks On the tach and speedomoter and a few other circuits Yamaha uses the bullet connectors...a few of them were so old they ripped when I pulled out the Tach and Speedomter... ONe stop for a box about $12...less than gas to go to WM dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Capt. Troy said: I read where you said they are going to patch all the old holes you have drilled. That will probably be 5 K alone!😛 Yes, I have learned my lesson on that one Capt Dewalt is being banished from the decks further more dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 Phenolic Hammer work....ready to cut the deck today (Friday). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 Well....the tank is out...ready for the @OUTLAW Ralph She came right out with a bit of nudging....and we DID NOT HAVE TO LIFT THE CAP OR CUT THE HATCHES.... AND YES IT'S THE ORIGINAL....1994 Date of Construction..... Console making progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 Looks clean in there! Shows well on the shop to put all that protective plastic down. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted March 7, 2021 Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 Dino, how does the boat look structurally in there? any delam, separation, or cracking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 48 minutes ago, whichwaysup said: Dino, how does the boat look structurally in there? any delam, separation, or cracking? None....so far...it's super clean for a 27 year old skiff.... She's looking really good for the tank re-installation. dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 On 3/2/2021 at 10:12 AM, Lap it Up said: Please report the condition of your current tank. Would be good info for all the others with aging MA's. LAP.... The tank looks reasonably good....it WAS NOT FOAMED IN....which my guy says probably was a benefit. there is one spot on the bottom where looks to be ready to develop pin-holes. We think it might have gone another couple of years....but, now was a good time to make the decision. The key, according to Richard @ Fiberglass by Design, is to be sure to epoxy coat the exterior....we will be doing this prior to the install. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted March 7, 2021 Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 I bet your butt puckered up when the cutting of the deck began! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabear Posted March 7, 2021 Report Share Posted March 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Wanaflatsfish said: LAP.... The tank looks reasonably good....it WAS NOT FOAMED IN....which my guy says probably was a benefit. there is one spot on the bottom where looks to be ready to develop pin-holes. We think it might have gone another couple of years....but, now was a good time to make the decision. The key, according to Richard @ Fiberglass by Design, is to be sure to epoxy coat the exterior....we will be doing this prior to the install. That tank lasted 25 years can’t ask for more than that . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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