Winter Boat Projects

[SolOmoN]

I am planning on making backing plates whether I use starboard or aluminum is still undecided - for all my rod holders. Sailfish blew it there when they installed the holders with out backing plates. I cleaned up some of the wiring rat nest in the console in preparation for an autopilot if the money gods cooperate. I moved the wash down connection from the center of the transom to under the starboard side gunnel exiting one of the rod holder holes. I added a hose hammock to keep the coiled hose out of the way. I rebuilt/cleaned the wash down pump and the fresh water pump while I was under the aft rod holders.

Other than that I will just wait to see if the ap will be doable. Raymarine ev-100 I have all the networking figured out its just a matter of spending the $$$.

sol...

[Rmarsh]

Originally Posted by SolOmoN

I am planning on making backing plates whether I use starboard or aluminum is still undecided - for all my rod holders. Sailfish blew it there when they installed the holders with out backing plates.

sol...

Sol.....I used leftover pcs. of Azek or pvc trim 3/4" thick, that we use for exterior trim as backing plates for my rod holders, glued it with 3m 5200 to the underside of my gunwales. I can put some pieces aside for you if you'd like. There are usually some short pieces left on the jobsite after the exterior is done.

[SolOmoN]

Originally Posted by Rmarsh

Sol.....I used leftover pcs. of Azek or pvc trim 3/4" thick, that we use for exterior trim as backing plates for my rod holders, glued it with 3m 5200 to the underside of my gunwales. I can put some pieces aside for you if you'd like. There are usually some short pieces left on the jobsite after the exterior is done.

That's very nice of you for the offer, I will have to get home next week and take a look at the underside and see what I'm up against and let you know. I'm stuck in NY until the 20th so maybe by the weekend ill have a plan and I will touch base if I decide to let you know.
Thanks so much
chris

[piemma]

Been working in the boat house all wither. Put a new winch on the trailer. Re-pack the wheel bearing and doing some wiring on one of the read lights.
As far as the boat is concerned, been washing, using FSR and Barkeepers Friend and just received my complete Poli-Glow kit. This week will start on the Poli.
Really nothing to do in the boat. Put in a NEMA 2000 2 years ago. 2 VHF radios, Garmin 546S GPS and Garmin 300C FF. Tighten a few screws and done. New bilge pump and livewell pump last year.