Three years worth of work.

[Sleigher]

Well, it probably wouldn't amount to three years if you were doing it consistently but with budget constraints and time constraints it has almost been three years.
I bought the boat in FL and had it shipped to CA. Once here I put it on a 12000 lb AB trailer that I had custom built for my last boat. I bought it back from the guy that bought my other boat.
This is my third boat and there were things I always wanted on a boat as well as things I thought should be done. What follows is the list of things done, some that needed to be done and some that I thought should be done.
Boat List
1. Fix trim tab leaks
2. Replace steer fork bushings
3. Replace Outdrive with DP-E
4. Replace battery switch Troubleshoot/Repair Radar
5. Troubleshoot/Repair Temp Gauge/alarm
6. Troubleshoot/Repair engine oil leak.
7. Install new scupper balls
8. House Battery troubleshoot
9. Tighten Power steering Belt
10. Replace Tachometer with FloScan unit
11. Troubleshoot/Repair Auto-Pilot (Replaced with new)
12. Teak oil
13. Check all gauges
14. interior
15. Buff and wax hull
16. Replace zinc in heat exchanger
17. Rod out/check heat exchanger
18. Fix Jack again
19. Replace seals in raw water pump
20. Check leak in battery box
21. Put cap on thru hull (starboard side)
22. Change engine coolant
23. Change engine oil471034
24. New winch strap
25. Install sea cock on bait tank outlet
26. Replace ignition
27. Fix leak in flush system
28. Adjust shift cable in cabin
29. Straighten (repair/replace) rail
30. Add rail to bow pulpit
31. Buy install swim step
32. Add rod holders.
33. RE-fit trailer to boat.
34. Modify and install trailer bunks.
35. Insurance
36. Register boat
37. Gps
38. Re-support all wires and hoses.
39. Replace toilet seat
40. Exercise all thru-hulls
41. Fix trailer lights
42. Build battery box in house
43. Replace helm wheel
44. Paint rusty brackets for power steering
45. Fix remote start/stop switches
46. Install Keel guard at bow stop.
47. Install new cabin A/C outlet.
48. Wire connection to Battery Charger on Deck
49. Service fuel injectors
50. Install Battery Charger
51. Replace hose (strainer to heat exchanger)
52. Replace bilge switch
53. Install high speed scoop and plumb.
54. Install freshwater flush system
55. Remove excess antennas
56. Paint engine
57. Build fillet board
58. Repair prop shaft
59. Repair window adjusters
60. Replace window latches
61. Replace trim pump reservoir
62. Replace props
63. Replace all switches
64. Replace fuel fill hoses
65. Service after-cooler
66. Replace scuppers
67. Replace all plastic thru-hulls with bronze.
68. Sand and paint radar
69. Fill holes
70. Replace sending unit hatches
71. Polish fuel
72. Repair/replace fuel sending units
73. Replace cockpit lights
74. Install third fuel gauge
75. Install shift cable.
76. Install fuel bulb
77. Fix oil leak from outdrive?
78. Bellows/boot replacement
79. Refurbish steer pin
80. Buy Install Horn
81. Fix trailer fender.
82. Fix spot-light
83. Buy install all around light.
84. Replace oil pressure sending unit
85. Replace water temp sending unit
86. Fix helm leak
87. Repair trim tabs
88. Replace door seals
89. Replace door lock
90. Buy and install windlass
91. Replace impeller.
92. Change oil in outdrive.
93. Label switches
94. Troubleshoot Thunk sound.
95. Finish install 6 volt batteries
96. Fix leak bait pump
97. Paint battery box
98. Install New Garmin 100 (VHF)
So, I had a lot of stuff on my list. Here are some pictures:

 

[Sleigher]

Here are the other pictures.

 

[Megabyte]

Diesel I/O?

 

[hakr]

Diesel I/O?

Has to be...on his project list was an entry "Polish fuel."

 

[dcunniff]

Yes, Volvo Diesel I/O.

Good job Sleigher. I have the same trim tabs, the hoses have held up.

Dana

 

[Capt Bill Welder]

Sleigher,
I have passed that boat where it was on a canal in Summerland Key here in the lower keys many times.
The boat looks way better than it has in a long time.

 

[mstelmac]

She looks wonderful. That list would be 3 life times for me! Awesome job and good luck with her!

 

[beardog629]

Nice work! i see you have a "EZ ANCHOR PULLER" what do you think of it, what model and what size line? i have the model #10 and love it,,,

 

[Charlieroc]

Good work and lots of it. Where did you get your bimini? I am looking for shade over the deck behind the pilot house.
thanks.

 

[Sleigher]

Thanks for the replies.
The EZ Anchor is the size under the biggest. I used 1/2 mega braid and 1/4 chain. I will drop to 3/8 if I replace though. I couldn't get as much on as I'd like. So far I like it. I just swapped the single Group 24 house battery for a pair of 6 volt cart batteries, I think it will really perform well now.
The Bimini was on it when I got the boat. Not that useful for the type of fishing we do on the west coast but it does protect me when I'm working on the boat.

P

 

[beardog629]

I need to change to 3/8 inch also,,are the 6 volts dedicated to the puller?, i have two batteries for the entire boat,, i was thinking of getting a battery just for the puller,,i had a bimini and took it off as it was allways in the way,,

 

[Sleigher]

The puller is wired directly to the 6 volts but they also serve as house batteries as well as the starting batteries. I have three 12 volt systems that get tied together when two battery switches are turned on.
When the switches are off they are all isolated and charge independently but when the switches are on they all get charged by the alternator. I don't have a fancy switch yet.
I have a total of four batteries. The 6 volts are under the V berth. The 12 volts are in the engine compartment.

P