What is on your ToDo boat list this year?

[Jarhead 215]

Learn and practice backing into the dock
Learn and train the Admiral in proper use of the windlass
Train Admiral in handling the boat underway
Clean the bird "gifts" without complaining
Learn and use all the features of the GPS
At least 8 overnight cruises
BIG Maybe: Cruise the upper part of the Erie Cana
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[Afishinado]

Sea Pro - Nothing but tow it home.
The 13 Whaler, theres a whole thread dedicated to that job...

OT, but in the same vein:
I made a spreadsheet document with my winter to-do list for my old Grady. Ended up being like a log. As time went on, I just would add what was needed to the list, put the date I did it in the columns to the right. Had it for 9 years, it was a great way to keep track.. When I had her for sale I emailed it to a couple guys, and the guy who bought it appreciated it...

[salvage master]

ALL OF THE ABOVE hahaha

AND THEN SOME hahaha

[Buoy Scout]

1. new risers and elbows
2. cellular antenna
3. underwater lights on transom
4. replace engine hatch/helm deck sound insulation
5. replace anchor/steaming light fixture

[ccat]

Installing tackle center in center console, add Merc Monitor, larger bilge pump, upgrade switch panel to Blue Sea Systems 8-panel, new led cockpit and running lights, add spreader light.

[chill_shark]

- Dual batteries and switch
- Waterproof treatment on Bimini
- LED courtesy lights in bow area

[DDrew]

- Engine water pressure guage
- Sound system
- Security alarm
- Backup camera for the truck
- Gaff and tailer mount (see pic)
- Rod rack for the garage (pic)

[PtJudeRI]

Normal commissioning and then...

Replace torn flappers on T-hulls
New lines for in deck drains
New carpet for salon
Install new TV/DVD unit on gas assist arm
New 5 Panel EZ2CY front enclosure
Re-Spool teaser reel on Bridge
Tackle, Tackle, Tackle... lots of re-rigging from new hooks to spreader bars..

2011. New Black box setup for all the electronics on Bridge plus cockpit and salon interface

[Boat Hound]

Sell current boat
Get new to me boat
Create new list

[Captain Crispy]

1) Go to Kitty Hawk
2) Steal a 1963 Bertram
3) But a Bayliner decal on the side of it so I don't get caught.

Just kidding, Auguste. Love that Bertram.

[Jeremy]

I have already completed a few of these - so nice to get a jump on things while the weather has been cool (Ok, cold for Florida)

Rudder stuffing boxes, repacking - done
Port and starboard engine stuffing boxes so boat doesn't sink when I redo electrical panel - done
Rebuild fresh water pumps - done
Wire new electrical panel - new circuit breakers - done
Install new battery charger for Optima batteries - done
Repair and reglass battery hold down tray - done
Replace 24 year old bilge blowers - done
Repaint cowl on 1995 Yamaha - done
Repaint deck stripes -
Sand and revarnish cabin entry

Here's a before and after on the electrical panel


After

[rbodine]

I have already started on mine
1) Remove ugly faded bottom paint, repaint hull chime to chime and fix a couple of minor bumps and dings.
2) install new trolling motor and battery up front.
3) install stereo and speakers
4).change lower unit grease and water pump (will do this w/in the next couple of weeks)
5). check and clean poppit valve (I have never so it is probably a good time)
and finish the year up next late fall or winter, strip the deck and have it repainted and all the nicks fixed..
I know I am leaving stuff out!!

[Glen E]

Add N2K AIS

[Shin-Dig]

replace low pressure fuel pumps as PM
tune up
replace h20 pumps
add another pair of speakers
wax and detail

[ReeLies]

Pull up the cruddy looking 5200 around the center console and put down some 4000.

Anyone have a good plan for this?

[EngEdge]

What is on your ToDo boat list this year?

Sell and get bigger boat...

[elvisali]

Mine are:

#1- Take Delivery
#2- Break in the engines
#3- Dial in to the right props
#4 Figure out were I want the gear to go

Then...
Ride, Ride, Ride!

[ScarabChris]

I have the boat on the trailer this week to get my projects done for this year. I just finished up the last project.

One was to pull both lower units and install new water pumps kits and drive shaft seals. Did that on Sunday.

I have always had a single hydraulic cylinder with a tie bar on my twin engines. This is supposed to be good up to 500 HP but the boat would feel sloppy at 60 MPH. So I was wanting to add a cylinder to the other engine but I was reluctant to buy a matching Seastar cylinder because of my gripe about the helm I had, but I got such good deal on a new in the box cylinder that I had to do it. Besides, the cylinders seem to hold up well unlike the helms.

So today I added the cylinder to the other engine along with a new twin cylinder tie bar kit which also got a great deal on. All I had to do was go to the hydraulic supply joint and get a couple of T fittings and two jumper hoses made, which they did in about 10 mins.

I have about $550.00 in the entire steering project and it took me about 2 hours. I also flushed all the old fluid out and replaced with all new fluid. It steers very smooth, can't wait to try it out at 60 MPH.

[Jeremy]

Originally Posted by ReeLies

Pull up the cruddy looking 5200 around the center console and put down some 4000.

Anyone have a good plan for this?

They do make a solvent for 5200 - not sure what the name is