Recent content by pelagic2530

Guaranteed the engineering is not that precise where the position of the seat within a few inches would matter. Think of it this way, the boat has to be designed to withstand the weight of 6-8 fat guys moving all around it all day. Couple hundred pounds of installed weight moving fore or aft a...

@Antidote, your trailer looks great. Which brand/model did you go with?

There’s a bunch more info on this since then. Would help to know what you’re installing it on and what your basic plan is. Check out the search function.

This is one of the best parts of installing a custom seat. YOU get to make that call. There isn’t a “standard” distance. Your best bet is to put it on the deck and sit in the seat, stand at the helm, and position it where it fits you. (Have a friend help you if you’re worried about it sliding...

Ok Wart, I’ll bite… what’s the significant difference between the two?

As far as the old holes go, there’s not much you’ll be able to do until they dry out. I’d try to let them dry, then short-term seal them with sealant to prevent further water intrusion. For the new holes, your sealant job with AnchorTech is sufficient. If it were me, I’d put both on the...

Very nice looking. I did something similar on my 1700, but I don’t have the casting platform you have: Really makes accessing everything in that compartment a breeze. I spent a lot of time appreciating that hatch during my TM install.

Check the electrical system for signs of hack-ery. Things like scotch lock connectors, automotive terminals, poorly supported or unsecured wiring, wire nuts, bare wires, any sign of corrosion. Especially check for these in the bilge and behind the console. Obviously turn EVERYTHING on and...

The plug itself is nice, what I dislike is the wire pigtails. There’s no good way to join them to the size of wire that you should be running from your batteries to the plug. You’ve either got to use big awkward inline splices, or power posts, or lugs bolted together (don’t do this). The Battery...

Not quite enough to go on here. Some pictures would help to gauge condition, accessories, etc. Two or four stroke motor? I paid 13k for mine about six years ago, in pretty rough shape with an 06 ETEC 115. It was probably overpriced, but it was the boat I wanted. With the additions I’ve made...

Nice! You should put protective boots over at least the positive terminals on those batteries though.

Welcome! Nice looking boat. What are the gremlins?

I’ll second the Battery Tender plug. Here’s mine: The other thing with these plugs is that they lock into place via a threaded rod, which engages into the socket with about a half-turn of the knob on the plug. It creates a really solid connection that WILL NOT come loose. Some of the other...

Knock on wood, I’m in the same position. Do you mind sharing the point of contact with Parker that worked for you? I’d also like to get those tank dimensions.

Over 650lb heavier?? That’s a 32% increase over the hull weight of the 1801. Something seems off there…