So after a dismal November 2018, Questionable December 2018 and a much better looking 2019 I am planning the 2019 boating season. Continue reading “Setting Course for this Summer”
Setting Course for this Summer
Stress & Health – I think they got me.
With the seemingly easy end to last season I thought winter lay up would come and go with calls to a fiberglass person and the mechanic I use to handle some minor off season issues that lay outside of my comfort zone. Something happened. Continue reading “Stress & Health – I think they got me.”
What’s in Store for 2019
Upgrades & Repairs for 2019
With the end of 2018 comes the upgrades and repairs for the 2019 boating season. Here is what is in store!
Continue reading “What’s in Store for 2019”
A Season-End Review
Season End Review
This wasn’t an overly active season. Having only put about 15 hours on the boat I really don’t have much to report! Here are some pictures from the season. Continue reading “A Season-End Review”
Port Engine Drop Out on wave issue
The boat seemingly runs excellent and on plane at 3,500-3,750 RPM with an average-above average load of fuel and people on board. If you are running across a lake of glass the issue simply doesn’t occur. When you cross a wake and get a bit of a shudder in the boat the port engine drops from operating RPM down to about 1,500 RPM then immediately goes back up to its set RPM. Here is what I have tried so far… Continue reading “Port Engine Drop Out on wave issue”
Maxwell Windlass is WORKING!
After days and weeks (and months) of delays… IT’S WORKING!
Continue reading “Maxwell Windlass is WORKING!”
Depth sounder or chart plotter
Ive got both chart plotter and data marine depth sounding paper weights. Because of my geographic location i never need to run too much further than eye shot of the amusement park. I think i should have depth gear! Thinking about an indash faria gague and im considering a chart plotter. What do you have? Thoughts?
Ice maker or not to ice maker
I have NEVER used the ice maker on the wet bar in the back of my boat. Its present but broken. It turns on cools, makes one set of ice cubes then turns into an oven.
Repair the ice maker? Replace the ice maker or put something totally different in the void?
Maxwell Windlass
So…. a guess tells me the solenoid that controls my 95 baja wb340 is bad. I get no up, no down regardless of the helm switch or the pedals at the bow.
Will keep updated after i get back from the boat!
Boat trips in Lake Erie
Looking forward to a much needed vacation this summer. Plans are to hit a smaller quieter island. Anyone have suggestions? Leave a comment and let me know.