What is on your ToDo boat list this year?

[auguste]

Like everyone who gets a new-to-them boat, there are a pile of small jobs that they want to do on their boat.

Well I sat down last night and started my to do list for 2010

- Install a pulpit and winch

- Install complete set of electronics and controls in the cockpit (8 inch Furuno NN3)

- Find a way to store more than 20 rods and reels on the boat without having to take them apart

- Install a search/spot light on the boat

- Install the heater on the flybridge

- Install a new transducer to match the new electronics

- Rope cutters on the shafts

- Larger bilge pumps

And still have time to go fishing . . . want to do 20 overnight fishing trips this year

Will have to see what I run out of first . . . time or money

Maybe an FLIR next year


What is on your list?

[Mike Boehler]

Off the top of my head

• remove and inspect raw water intake hoses between strainer and pump
• new topside upholstery
• repair short in helm panel lights
• build tackle station in place of livewell
• rebuild both carbs

I'm sure there is a bunch more to do.

[tommyr904]

not much since fishing is shutdown

[kaptkaos]

I had a big list last year, fortunately i completed most of it. All i want to do this year is the leftovers:

2010

1. Paint floor
2. Service the brakes on the trailer
3. Change the canvas on the ttop to protrim or white sumbrella
4. replace the rub rail
5. Add a few more rod holders
6. Not damage the finish I did last year
7. Have a lot of fun using the boat

2011

1. Replace fuel tank and floor behind CC
2. do no damage

[hdle]

1.Changeout t-hulls to flapper type
2.back up bilge pump and water witch switch
3.changeout float type on primary bilge pump to water witch
4.high water alarm
5.replace all hoses cockpit drains,bilge,fish box, and bait well (this is tough have to remove leaning post)
6.water pumps and thermostats x's 2
7.ad some rod holders
8.trailer-new bunk board on one side and re-carpet both sides
9.fix some chips
10.windlas? maybe
11.replace wash down pump
12.replace baitwell pump

On second thought anyone looking for a good used boat? jk

[bfox76]

I am in that "new to me" boat category with my recent purchase.

1. Repower later this month with 2002 Merc 150 EFI and Hyd Steering
2. New rubrail
3. New aluminum fuel tank
4. Cleaning hull - Wet sand, buffing with Oxidation Remover (LEVERAGE) then Polish/wax
5. Clean up the T-top with polish then new canvas for it
6. New livewell pump
7. Reorganizing the console with new gauges etc.
8. New switch panel
9. 2 New marine batteries
10. Install new Blue Sea Add-a-battery system
11. Purchase and install a new FF/Plotter combo with transom ducer
12. Install new 6" deck plates
13. Minor gel-coat repairs


There will be more I am sure! I have been meaning to make a list. You gave me a reason to do it.

Thanks.

[gordo35]

Remove anti fouling paint and repaint with something to match hullsides that won't come off when I trailer the boat.
New combo unit- GPS/Sounder/Radar

[Hawkeye]

Put gas in it and go fishing.... but 1st dig it out of 3 feet of snow............

[Pettee]

Dig it out as Hawkeye said.

Changing Name

Batteries
Battery trays
onboard charger
replace main bilge pump
fuel line/bulb/water separator
live-well pump
install stereo/speakers
fix cabin door
new prop
outriggers
clean,polish, repeat, repeat again....


Debating on a new sounder/gps/radar, but this may be my last season with it so I am not sure. Going to come down to a new boat, or a repower.

[JALICHTY]

Sell my old, 2005 boat, and then buy a new one, put electronics and a kicker on it and go fishing.

[Capt Bud4222]

My new to me boat ,,,, new bilge pumps,
install all the electronics I purchased in the fall and while doing so start the rewiring process,

Install new name graphic arts
Bolt on two cannon downrigger bases
purchase and install the EPIRB
Go pick up commercial fishing license
Run the boat,
Run the boat,
RUN THE BOAT!!

[myoung]

Install a Power Pole...and then use it a lot!

[Tbrodes]

1. New bilge pump forward
2. new props-4 blade 21x22
3. few welds on the tower
4. New helm mahogany layout and flushmount new electronics (VHF, Chartplotter, new engine sync, autopilot)
5. New helm chair-ladder back style
6. maybe underwater lights?
7. GO FISH!

[FASTFJR]

Raise the engine up at least one notch and install Lenco trim tabs

[Door#3]

let's see...

After all the spring waxing and maintenance,

- Install bait well
- Install the red led rope lights my kids got me for Christmas
- Comfy couch type seat aft part of fly bridge
- New fixed VHF on fly bridge (installed, just needs final wiring)
- Add switch panel capacity
- Curtains for cabin / galley
- More rod holders
- One more pair of speakers
- Interface AP to the plotters

If the wife wasn't checking what I spend on the boat, AKA, future year(s).

- Articulating rudder
- New battery setup
- Gas range
- Windlass

[amchevy]

Batteries
New fuel vapor sererator install
Spring commision
Install new maserator pump
New aft bilge float switch
Replace outboard tilt bracket
steering piston seal kit
Couple chips in gelcoat
I hope to add blue underwater LED's also

Im sure there are a few more that will come along. Whatever ya do dont add it all up. Just keep spending and smile

[jtgarizona]

1. Swap out a cooler seat for a new leaning post.

[Door#3]

Originally Posted by auguste

- Install the heater on the flybridge
What is on your list?

August, perhaps you need to move further north so you don't need that heater :-)

[Spooled]

Replace Ttop material
Install second/Backup bilge pump
Replace stereo with one that has ipod input in front

wash wax fuel up and go

[ReelNauti]

Replace my raw water intake pumps - Both are worn out
Rebuild the head pump
Replace the Mascerator Pump
Replace the Windlass Motor
Install New VHF - connect DSC
Replace broken Tranny Pressure SW
Replace Port Starting Battery
Re-Pack Rudder Posts
Replace Cutlass Bearings
Remove swim platform support bracket to fab new ones
Replace swim platform brackets.
Paint Scuppers

Damn, I better get started