Shallowminded6 Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 On 7/12/2020 at 5:46 PM, linesider 159 said: Well it’s stripped and ready. Switched the 12 inch sub to 2 10 inch jls in a box under the console, expect that to be done in 2 weeks. Seadek comes tomorrow afternoon to scan the boat, and Tuesday I drop it at fiberglass to have everything done. The next 2-3 weeks this boat will really come together. Sneak peak of the seats Also, thank God for oak trees and the shade they provide to work under, today was brutally hot Looks awesome. I can only imagine the grill marks the girls will get from the other pic 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Finished the fuel lines finally!! No more smell of fuel in the bilge x2 days. Was a less than desireable project but attainable for anyone looking to DIY. It isnt fun, and you will almost need a blood transfusion, but it is doable. Plenty of Advil and Beer helped me along. My fuel line to the stern, smelled like fuel on the outside of the hose and was not very pliable(previous owner did say he used ethanol frequently/almost always), vent hose was decent shape and probably couldve stayed, the fill hose was stiff and seemed more fragile than I was comfortable with. Changed the fuel vent from origional to a newer flush mount. Did have to create an access hatch in the port/aft compartment. 8” hole made JUST enough room to Get the vent and fill hose done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 11 hours ago, Shallowminded6 said: Finished the fuel lines finally!! No more smell of fuel in the bilge x2 days. Was a less than desireable project but attainable for anyone looking to DIY. It isnt fun, and you will almost need a blood transfusion, but it is doable. Plenty of Advil and Beer helped me along. My fuel line to the stern, smelled like fuel on the outside of the hose and was not very pliable(previous owner did say he used ethanol frequently/almost always), vent hose was decent shape and probably couldve stayed, the fill hose was stiff and seemed more fragile than I was comfortable with. Changed the fuel vent from origional to a newer flush mount. Did have to create an access hatch in the port/aft compartment. 8” hole made JUST enough room to Get the vent and fill hose done. Pain in the you know what but you will have a lot more piece of mind every time you fill her and use her. Good work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brew1891 Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 Does getting the Pathfinder a new tow vehicle count? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 Of COURSE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brew1891 Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 dang. That is really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brew1891 Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 Thanks! Love the sound of the V8. This is the base model and it has way more options than I’ll ever use. Previously had a Nissan Pathfinder and the 22 Pathfinder finally got the transmission at 145k miles. Pretty sure I’m gonna love the extra power...but not the mpg. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 spent $500 @ Cabela's for things needed for the new boat. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 Greased my engine zerk fittings today. Could only find 3 outsode of the cowling, I swear there are a couple more. Anyone with an OX66 150 Vmax that knows how many and where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 took her out for a drive.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted July 19, 2020 Report Share Posted July 19, 2020 After turning down a few cash offers today, and debating the uncertainty of employment due to Covid, we decided to keep ‘ol girl for a little bit. So, thanks for the interest and kind words on my listing (I’m going to go remove it now) Stay tuned for the addition of a t-top, a few more speakers and probably an amp swap or too. I sure hope the addition of a t-top doesn’t have me doing the prop dance again....@HoneyB, if this slows me down into your range, I’m hanging a 400R on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted July 19, 2020 Report Share Posted July 19, 2020 2 hours ago, BradM said: After turning down a few cash offers today, and debating the uncertainty of employment due to Covid, we decided to keep ‘ol girl for a little bit. So, thanks for the interest and kind words on my listing (I’m going to go remove it now) Stay tuned for the addition of a t-top, a few more speakers and probably an amp swap or too. I sure hope the addition of a t-top doesn’t have me doing the prop dance again....@HoneyB, if this slows me down into your range, I’m hanging a 400R on it! Better get some wrenches out 🤪 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted July 20, 2020 Report Share Posted July 20, 2020 23 hours ago, HoneyB said: Better get some wrenches out 🤪 I have plenty of prop wrenches, just need more props! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Gonna be a Simrad GO9 in the classifieds soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeH Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 I applied Mary Kate On Off Hull Cleaner to my 2008 Maverick Master Angler, with a natural fiber paint brush per the instructions. Not a pleasant job. Fumes and vapor from the acid were pretty strong. I did the entire hull and everything I could get to on the bottom. It really does make the tannin stains disappear! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 installed the Balzout a while back...did not get a chance to update the forum.... Some pics....after 1/2 doz trips, best $200 investment I've made in a long time. VERY HIIGH QUALITY MILLED ALUMINUM PARTS....Great guys to work with...called them and they were spot on for the model and size. This allows me to place the screen exactly where I wanted to the side of the console and face back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 who makes the speakers and how is the quality of sound any specs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 They are Cheapo West Marine..... I set them there to hear when we are running....the 2 smoker is pretty loud when running.....ta-ta-ta-ta Sound is what you get for $40 a piece or something like that.... I have a set of JL on the deck floor....but, again, it's mostly just for listening to some tunes....no amps or anything..... dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 thanks I have Jl in the deck and leaning post with wet sound sound bar on the console but always thought they were too tinny scratchy sounding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Checked my lower unit lube to make sure the resealing job did the trick. Everything looks great. Have a bunch of projects waiting for me: 1) Install new bunks on trailer 2) polish bottom side of hull w/3m finesse it 2. Getting a lot of staining there and I think the oxidized gel coat is the culprit 3) Test jack plate and eventually install it. Problem is that I am too busy using her to get arund to these projects! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 2 hours ago, smilemaker said: thanks I have Jl in the deck and leaning post with wet sound sound bar on the console but always thought they were too tinny scratchy sounding probably better sound than the WM's...they are like the ones in my old F150....but, at 30 mph and a clacky-clacky two stroke behind you....you can at least hear my House and Trance Music while running..... Capt Donh's head is bobb'n and weaving all the way to the sounds of Emma Hewitt and AfroJack secret Redfish spots.....so secret, I've even forgotten where they are located these days dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Started building my T-bar for all my rod holders. System will consist of 2 @ 13" pedastools seat bases, 2 seat mounts that will be used to mount the 1" alumnium square tubing , 1 58 1/2 " 1" square aluminum tube. This will be able to hold approximately 5-6 drift master rod holders. This will be a removable system for when I am striper fishing this winter. Can be used for planer boards and down rod fishing. Will attach pics this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 7 hours ago, whichwaysup said: Test jack plate and eventually install it. I forgot about a word of caution with jackplates for first time owners/users that you need to be aware of WWU and a mistake I made twice now. If you have hydraulic steering chances are the cylinder/ram is inside the splash well so trimming the motor up is not an issue. But when a jackplate with any set back is installed you now put your hydraulic steering ram directly above the transom or just passed it. Trimming a motor up with a jackplate all the way down the hydraulic fittings may/will come in contact with the transom and snap them off or cause cosmetic damage. So be careful. Luckily I only suffered cosmetic damage. I got a brand new baystar cylinder for my Jon Boat because the owner did just that, snapped off both hydraulic 90's in the ram and just wanted to get rid of it, to me for $75! Easey outs are a beautiful thing! Oh and motor height, the jackplate mounting holes are higher. only one height so if you are mounted currently on your second hole you may need to drop the motor down one hole with a jackplate. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 2 hours ago, MuddyBottomBluz said: I forgot about a word of caution with jackplates for first time owners/users that you need to be aware of WWU and a mistake I made twice now. If you have hydraulic steering chances are the cylinder/ram is inside the splash well so trimming the motor up is not an issue. But when a jackplate with any set back is installed you now put your hydraulic steering ram directly above the transom or just passed it. Trimming a motor up with a jackplate all the way down the hydraulic fittings may/will come in contact with the transom and snap them off or cause cosmetic damage. So be careful. Luckily I only suffered cosmetic damage. I got a brand new baystar cylinder for my Jon Boat because the owner did just that, snapped off both hydraulic 90's in the ram and just wanted to get rid of it, to me for $75! Easey outs are a beautiful thing! Oh and motor height, the jackplate mounting holes are higher. only one height so if you are mounted currently on your second hole you may need to drop the motor down one hole with a jackplate. When I ran my Pathy 22, I had a 6 inch bob's...i had notes on the console....DO NOT MOVE THE JP BELOW 3. I HAD MY BROTHER IN LAW THINKING HE WAS HELPING, LOWERED IT TO ONE AND TRIMMED IT UP....CAN YOU SAY ALMOST BROKE OFF EVERYTHING GREAT ADVICE !!!! DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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